Dexlight X.1 3W Cree

[ernsanada]

I just got a pre-production Dexlight X.1 3W Cree from Deal Extreme. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2888

Scheduled for release on May 10, 2007.

Changes from pre-production to final production.

1. The PWM flicker issue at low brightenss modes (5%-30%). The current designed speed is about 100Hz. Will improve to 200Hz or higher for those low light levels.

2. Final product's color will be Natural Type III Hard Anodize.

3. The threads are a bit narrow. They will be made for easier twisting. Although the pre-production model I received, the threads seem fine to me.

4. The rectangular patterns around the tube are cut a bit too deep, They will be made shallower for better appearance.

5. The laser imprint on the demo unit is a disaster as Kyle pushed for the demo and made the imprints using their not-so-qualified machine. For the production units the imprints will be done at a professional factory and they will be made "normal" (should equal or exceed the quality of imprint on the Jet Beam). It will feature a mini DX logo (the one on DX's website) and serial number and date.

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The fit and finish of the pre-production model Dexlight X.1 3W Cree I received is excellent.

The type III Hard Anodize is also excellent.

Reflector: Textured Alumium.

Lens: Sapphire Crystal

Material: T6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum.

Finish: Type III Hard Anodize Natural, tested 45uM (+-5%) Hardness.

Battery Type: AA or any AA size battery.

Circuit: 0.7V - 4.2V

Switch: Reverse Clickie with 11 levels of output and 5 special functions. Works exactly like the Jet Beam MKIIX.

Water resistance: 30 feet

Dimension: Bezel diameter 19.5mm, Tail diameter 20.5mm, Length, 90mm.

Weight:40g (excluding batteries)

Optional accessories: 2AA Extension Battery Tube.

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Both AW's Protected 14500 and Ultrafire 14500 fit with no problems.

AW's Protected 14500

Ultrafire 14500

Left to right. Jet Beam CL-E, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree, Jet Beam MKIIX, Fenix L1D CE

Left to right. Jet Beam CL-E, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree, Jet Beam MKIIX, Fenix L1D CE

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam MKIIX

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam MKIIX

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam MKIIX

Top, Jet Beam MKIIX. Bottom, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree

All beamshots using freshly charged AW's Protected 14500's The Fenix L1D CE used Ultrafire 14500 (AW's Protected 14500 would not fit).

Dexlight X.1 3W Cree @ 85"

Jet Beam MKIIX @ 85"

Jet Beam CL-E @ 85"

Fenix L1D CE @ 85"

Dexlight X.1 3W Cree @ 85" Stepped down exposure.

Jet Beam MKIIX @ 85" Stepped down exposure.

Jet Beam CL-E @ 85" Stepped down exposure.

Fenix L1D CE @ 85" Stepped down exposure.

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam MKIIX @ 85"

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam CL-E @ 85"

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Fenix L1D CE @ 85"

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam MKIIX @ 85" Stepped down exposure.

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Jet Beam CL-E @ 85" Stepped down exposure.

Left, Dexlight X.1 3W Cree. Right, Fenix L1D CE @ 85"

 

[HiltiHome]

DX should remove the advanced mode and only keep low-med-high
the tint looks blueish to me...

just my 2 cents

 

[davenlei]

Ernsanada,


What light level did you take the shots of the MKIIx and Dexlight at? 100% advanced mode? The reason I ask is because the C-LE seems to be keeping up with the MKIIx and Dexlight in the pictures but I know my C-LE is nowhere near the brightness of my MKIIx at 100%.

In your opinion between the MKIIx and Dexlight, which did you like better or were they pretty much the same light but at slightly different prices?

I see you are from Gardena! I grew up there but moved to the OC for my job. I will be rollerblading on the esplanade tomorrow with my family in Hermosa Beach!

 

[ernsanada]

Ernsanada,


What light level did you take the shots of the MKIIx and Dexlight at? 100% advanced mode? The reason I ask is because the C-LE seems to be keeping up with the MKIIx and Dexlight in the pictures but I know my C-LE is nowhere near the brightness of my MKIIx at 100%.

In your opinion between the MKIIx and Dexlight, which did you like better or were they pretty much the same light but at slightly different prices?

I see you are from Gardena! I grew up there but moved to the OC for my job. I will be rollerblading on the esplanade tomorrow with my family in Hermosa Beach!

All lights were at 100%.

My Jet Beam CL-E is very bright. It is brighter than my Jet Beam MKIIX.

I like the Dexlight. The Dexlight is brighter than the Jet Beam MKIIX that I have. The Dexlight is much cheaper in price. I paid the full price of $70.95 at Emilion's Workbench.

If I were going to purchase either the Jet Beam MKIIX or Dexlight X.1 at Deal Extreme I would choose the Dexlight X.1. The price is right if you got it at the invitation price. The regular retail price still beats the Jet Beam's price.

The PWM flicker at low brightness modes (5%-30%). The current designed speed is about 100Hz. According to Kyle the current designed speed will be improved to 200Hz or higher for those low light levels.

 

[ernsanada]

This is some other information I received with the Dexlight X.1.

Circuit:

0.7V-4.2V
0.7V - 2.2V - Works at 1W Regulated
2.2V - 3.7V - Works at 3W Regulated
3.7V - 4.2V - Works at 3W + Direct Drive

 

[ernsanada]

Battery tube showing the spring.

 

[davenlei]

Your CL-E is brighter than your MKIIx? Do you have a oddball CL-E? I would think that the cheaper CL-E which uses a lower power battery would be much less brighter than a MKIIx. Also, all the pictures I have seen show the CL-E an less bright compared to an MKIIx or similar lights.

Either way, The Dexlight sounds good. I do have an invitation number so I may pull the trigger soon. If not, I will probably give my invitation number to someone who wants a Dexlight really bad.
I just spent too much this past two weeks.

 

[ibcj]

Is the HA as good as Jetbeam's ?

Also, does the light go into the advanced mode when shut off from low, just like the MKIIx ?

Just curious, because I really like the quality of the HA with the Jetbeam, but the crummy user interface and failures prevented me from purchasing more.

Did you get a holster with your pre-production model ?

 

[ernsanada]

Your CL-E is brighter than your MKIIx? Do you have a oddball CL-E? I would think that the cheaper CL-E which uses a lower power battery would be much less brighter than a MKIIx. Also, all the pictures I have seen show the CL-E an less bright compared to an MKIIx or similar lights.

Either way, The Dexlight sounds good. I do have an invitation number so I may pull the trigger soon. If not, I will probably give my invitation number to someone who wants a Dexlight really bad.
I just spent too much this past two weeks.

I have 2 CL-E's that are brighter than my MKII.

 

[ernsanada]

Is the HA as good as Jetbeam's ?

Also, does the light go into the advanced mode when shut off from low, just like the MKIIx ?

Just curious, because I really like the quality of the HA with the Jetbeam, but the crummy user interface and failures prevented me from purchasing more.

Did you get a holster with your pre-production model ?

The Type III HA is just as good or better than the Jet Beams. It seems tough, I dropped it a couple of times on some rocks about 6 " from the ground, no damage to the Type III HA while I was taking some pictures.

 

[ernsanada]

Is the HA as good as Jetbeam's ?

Also, does the light go into the advanced mode when shut off from low, just like the MKIIx ?

Just curious, because I really like the quality of the HA with the Jetbeam, but the crummy user interface and failures prevented me from purchasing more.

Did you get a holster with your pre-production model ?

The interface is the same as the Jet Beam MKIIX.

No holster only the light.

 

[havand]

This is some other information I received with the Dexlight X.1.

Circuit:

0.7V-4.2V
0.7V - 2.2V - Works at 1W Regulated
2.2V - 3.7V - Works at 3W Regulated
3.7V - 4.2V - Works at 3W + Direct Drive

So, on a 14500, it is completely direct drive and totaly unregulated through the useable range of the battery?

 

[ernsanada]

So, on a 14500, it is completely direct drive and totaly unregulated through the useable range of the battery?

Looks like it until it reaches 3.7V.

 

[luminata]

Rectangular patterns look fine to me . nice and deep is good for grip no?

 

[ernsanada]

Rectangular patterns look fine to me . nice and deep is good for grip no?

I like the deeper rectangular patterns. It seems to me it would grip a lot better than a shallow pattern.

 

[cheapo]

i am surprised that it beat mk2x on 14500. mk2x is driving led as 1.2 amps, so i wonder what dexlight is driving led at. makes me regret my mk2x purchase.

 

[ernsanada]

i am surprised that it beat mk2x on 14500. mk2x is driving led as 1.2 amps, so i wonder what dexlight is driving led at. makes me regret my mk2x purchase.

It could be the Cree lottery. Others are saying that the Jet Beam MKIIX should be brighter than the CL-E but I have 2 CL-E's that are brighter than my MKIIX.

 

[Nake]

You say the UI is the same as the MKIIx, but on DX's site it states this as the basic mode which has one more level of brightness. Can you explain?


Flashlight Modes (Basic):
Default Brightness – Lowest Brightness – Maximum Brightness – Medium Brightness – Strobe – Standby (blinks every 60 seconds)Flashlight Modes (Basic):

 

[TOOCOOL]

Do you have a Rexlight to compare it to ?

 

[ernsanada]

Do you have a Rexlight to compare it to ?

My order is still collecting from suppliers.