HDS Flashlights News

[CPFBiology]

I may be out of the loop, but through my searching through the HDS threads, is there something that is supposed to be coming out at the end of August 2010 that I was not aware of? Or has that new item already been released by HDS?

Has the 170 lumen EDC Tactical been around for awhile or is that the newest edition? Have I misinterpreted the information, or am just out of the loop?

I know you CPFers are probably thinking, don't worry just buy an HDS now for $200, then when the new one comes out, buy THAT too.

"Buy both. Always buy both." - the CPF sentiment?

 

[pjandyho]

There has been a lot of talk about new HDS lights coming out soon. Henry has confirmed that but refuses to provide any details on what it is going to be. So unless we have a psychic who could delve into Henry's mind to see what he's been up to, the rest are just pure speculation and redundant information.

The 170 is not new. It has been around awhile but I only just bought it this August. Would be holding on to any purchases until the new HDS arrives.

 

[Cuso]

I know you CPFers are probably thinking, don't worry just buy an HDS now for $200, then when the new one comes out, buy THAT too.

"Buy both. Always buy both." - the CPF sentiment?

Nobody is forcing you to buy anything , if you want to wait until the next big thing from HDS so be it. If you are worried about spending your money and then getting stuck with a "older" model light then the Marketplace is open 24/7.

I know that HDS's creator never talks or releases info on a light until its ready to ship, so if you want info to hold you back then you're so-out-of-luck.

BTW, whats all this "you CPFers" deal ? aren't you a member here also thus making you a CPFer too? :thinking:

 

[Henk_Lu]

I know that HDS's creator never talks or releases info on a light until its ready to ship, so if you want info to hold you back then you're so-out-of-luck.

In 2008, the first Clickys were to come by august, but it took until november. CPFers were not happy, but good lights come to CPFers who wait, some bought a Twisty (or two) meanwhile.

Henry does the right thing not speaking (anymore) about future releases. If you say "august" to CPFers, they will freak out on 1st september if you didn't give them anything. The new HDS light will be there tomorrow or in three months, that's the way it is.

I won't tell you to buy both, I won't do it either, as I have already bought each Clicky that I wanted to buy. You have to know what you want. Are you a Lumen addict, then wait. Do you need a top quality light right now, then buy one at once. It needn't be the 170Cn, that would be the one I recommend if you like (or need) it more throwy. The 140C is a marvelous allrounder which isn't too weak and the 100 high CRI has the most wonderfull tint if you like it warmer, incan like...

 

[pjandyho]

From HDS' website - "Networked multi-processor flashlight with advance user interface - 2010"


Somehow I got a gut feeling the new HDS light is going to rip my wallet much more than the current HDS offerings.

 

[experimentjon]

Henry is an astute businessman. He knows that if he tells people exactly what the next light is, and when it's coming, he knows people will wait for the next light, and not buy the current light.

For those of us with Apple products like iPods or iPhones, we know this process of waiting for the next version very well. But in the case of the HDS lights, I just couldn't wait, and ordered 2 of them this month.

 

[Henk_Lu]

Henry is an astute businessman. He knows that if he tells people exactly what the next light is, and when it's coming, he knows people will wait for the next light, and not buy the current light.

That's exactly right!

Thus we all know that there will always be a newer version, more powerfull, more efficient.

LED flashlights are like computers in the 90s today, the evolution is fast. But, just as with computers, it ends somewhere, where that is, is up to you. For a few years now, computers have been fast and good enough for what I need them. Thus, if I buy a new one, I just don't care how fast it really is and how much GB HD and RAM it has, it'll always be enough for me, runtimes are also long enough for me as I use my laptop mainly with external power.

Henry chose to give his lights a runtime of about a good hour per cell on high, which means that a more powerfull one will run longer on a certain level. Thanks to complete configuration, it's up to you what you choose, longer runtimes or more brightness, probably a mix of them. Thus, newer versions of HDS lights will always remain interesting for everybody, while non-configuration lights won't, at one point more Lumens on High will even be a disadvantage if they stick to 3 modes.

I also wonder what that networked multi-processor flashlight with advance user interface will be, I guess it'll raise the bar quite a little bit...

 

[Moonshadow]

I also wonder what that networked multi-processor flashlight with advance user interface will be

Perhaps meaning wireless and you can program it from your PC ? Could be interesting . . .

 

[druidmars]

Perhaps meaning wireless and you can program it from your PC ? Could be interesting . . .

Very interesting in fact but wouldn't the technology have yet to evolve to create really nano-computers inside flashlights? But sounds like a nice idea!

 

[the.Mtn.Man]

I think it's a given that a new Twisty is coming in the near future considering that HDS has not replenished their stock of CR123 Twisty tubes, but beyond that, it's anybody's guess.

 

[flashy bazook]

FWIW, the main thing I am looking at is whether a high CRI version will be available in a NARROW beam configuration (to maximize throw), and hopefully at quite a bit more than 100 lumens with at least as good a runtime as the current version.

What a "networked multi-processor" setup will actually produce in terms of useful features in practice, I cannot imagine.

If the basics don't improve, the fancy smalzy stuff won't move me much.

 

[the.Mtn.Man]

I have a feeling that the "networked multi-processor" light will be intended for fairly specific applications and not everyday use, or at least it will be priced well out of the average everyday user's budget.

As for "improving the basics", that's quite a statement to make about what are arguably the best flashlights on the market, especially when they've already got the "basics" down solid: tank-like construction, long run-times, smooth beam, terrific user interface, programmability, etc. Sure, they could make the lights brighter, but that wouldn't necessarily make them better.