Are 2nd Gen Inova X-1's still available at Target?

[Boom Stick]

Or have they phased over completely to 3rd Gens.

If so, anyone have an idea for a cheap single AA light with similar runtimes to the 2gen X-1 that can be purchased in a brick and mortar store?

 

[parnass]

The 2 closest Target stores have only 2nd generation Inova X1 flashlights -- no 3rd generation yet in stores nearest to me.

 

[Chusco411]

I would just order one from Matt at Battery Junction, http://batteryjunction.com/inxledfl.html remember to use the coupon code cpf2006 for a 5% discount. I am sure that if you select the cheapest shipping option that you will be well under what you would pay at your local Target espically if you include tax.

 

[Flying Turtle]

Around here most of the X-1's seem to be Gen. 2. This was true last week, anyway.

Geoff

 

[cratz2]

Yeah, I'd be willing to bet that of all the Target stores across the country, 95% of them still have Gen 2 X1s hanging there ready for you. In Indianapolis and St Louis, only the stores in the more affluent areas even have the Gen 3 lights at all. One store in St Louis actually had Gen 1 (with the optic), Gen 2 (Nichia CS with the reflector) and Gen 3 X1s hanging on the same peg.

 

[Patriot]

Yes!! I picked up a Gen3 X1 on Friday evening at Target. I like it much better than the 5mm. One of my biggest complaints with the gen2s was that the LED was often cocked to one side and caused a whole bunch of goofy color fringing. Anyhow, I put a new lithium in the nex X1 and I've been using it for my (walk around the house at night) light. It's a bit bright for that but still works well.

 

[gunga]

How much are the Gen 2 X1s at Target?

 

[Flying Turtle]

X1's are $19.95.

Geoff

 

[Patriot]

X1's are $19.95.

Geoff

Same price at my Target.

 

[BlackDecker]

Target on NW side of Okla City still has Gen 2 X1's on the shelf, along with the new Gen 3 X1's.

 

[cratz2]

I know some CPFers are probably waiting for the Gen 2 X1s to go on sale or to be clearanced out... That will almost definately never happen. The Gen 2 and Gen 3 X1s have the exact same barcode from Inova so I don't see how Target could discount the Gen 2s without also discounting the Gen 3 unless they used some sort of price lookup type tag.

 

[parnass]

...The Gen 2 and Gen 3 X1s have the exact same barcode from Inova so I don't see how Target could discount the Gen 2s without also discounting the Gen 3 unless they used some sort of price lookup type tag.

Therein lies the reason I suspect that Inova makes major technical changes to its flashlights while keeping the model name and product bar code (UPC code) the same:

To make it easier for Inova dealers to manage their inventories and displays. That would be an incentive for mass market buyers (e.g., Target) to purchase Inovas over a competitor which changes model nomenclature and SKU numbers with each new product.