I know it's not $30, it's $75, but may be a big step up in quality from the $30 torches. Amilite Cuty CR2 Q5. Seems like a nice mid-range option between the 606B1 and Aeon.
Thread here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=194111
Thread here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=194111