How are the Dorcy LED lights?

[soloco]

http://www.dorcy.com/41-4239.htm

I was looking for the one above. Anyone know anything about them?

 

[K-T]

You might want to post this in the right forum to receive an answer, also a search shows lots of information about these. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Flying Turtle]

Many of us would like to get our hands on this light based on our general approval of the Dorcy AAA. It seems to be in short supply.

 

[RonM]

The Dorcy 1AAA single LED is one of the best buys in the flashlight world. Less than $6 at Walmart. Unfortunately the 1AA 3LED is not as easy to find, so most of us don't have any experience with it yet.

 

[avusblue]

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RonM said:
The Dorcy 1AAA single LED is one of the best buys in the flashlight world. Less than $6 at Walmart.

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Agreed. I'll bet I've bought 20 of these little buggers, and given away over a dozen of 'em. Recipients love 'em, from kids to old folks. Great value, and a nice design. I like 'em too, since I can carry, place, and use them without a care. I just wish they made 'em in black.

 

[tkl]

I think my Wal Mart has some 3led versions. Is there any interest in these?

 

[danielo_d]

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RonM said:
The Dorcy 1AAA single LED is one of the best buys in the flashlight world. Less than $6 at Walmart. Unfortunately the 1AA 3LED is not as easy to find, so most of us don't have any experience with it yet.

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Agreed! I've been scouring the local WalMarts, OSH's, and B&M stores. I finally [just yesterday] went to a TruValue store and ordered one. I think it's about $15 or $16. I'll let you know when I pick it up next week.
Don't know where else they would have 'em.
There was a rumour in a thread here that they would start selling them at Target in Spring 04. That would be nice!
I intend to drop-in a 1W Luxeon once I get my mitts on one.

Good Luck!
Danno

 

[carbonsparky]

Every time I stop at WalMart, I look to see if any are there. I bought a hand ful of the Dorcy AAA for gifts at Christmas. I love these little lights and plan to grab a Dorcy AA as soon as they show up.

 

[StevieRay]

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tkl said:
I think my Wal Mart has some 3led versions. Is there any interest in these?

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Yes, how much?

 

[franken2]

I've been looking for these also and would probably buy a half dozen of them.
I also like the 1led aaa model and have also given some of those as gifts.

 

[dda]

I have a black dorcy 1aaa that I bought back in early fall. I have bought several of these lights since and have not seen another black one. The others are gold,silver-gray, red and blue.

 

[Wits' End]

Though good for the money they are no where near as hardy as an Infinity or Arc. Out of 3 or 4 my family has, 2 have had problems.
If you are easy on your lights they are probably fine.

 

[outlaw918692000]

Wow I saw them at my Walmart this week and thought "Ya right, what a hunk of junk that must be" and passed it up. Guess I will have to go get one.

 

[Al_Havemann]

I handed out 15 of the single led version for xmas, all I could buy at Wally World. Everyone was really tickled - some went out after dark to play and the others were fiddling with them all day.

Decent build, durable enough and a great value all around. Hell, less than 6 bucks - how can you go wrong?.

Got two of the three led versions also,(all they had). Same deal as the single led. Great value all around, puts out a bit more light then a PT Attutide in a better form factor. No arguments, everyone should have one.

These are going to really kick the higher priced lights out there.

Al

 

[danielo_d]

How much were the 1AA 3LED version at WallyWorld? [...if that's where you got them.]

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Danno

 

[jtice]

Havnet we been looking for these 3 led 1AA ones for ,,, EVER?!!?

These seem to be very hard to find.
I would be interested in one in silver or black if you find any.

 

[PhotonBoy]

I have two of the 3LED 1AA Dorcys. One is stock, the other is a one-of-a-kind 1W Luxeon mod from MR_Bulk. The mod is my EDC -- just love it... bright and runs forever on a single cell. The 3LED unit is brighter than an Arc AAA and lasts longer, but is bigger. It's a pocket EDC, not a keychain EDC. I still have an Arc AAA on my keychain for backup.

A few niggling mechanical points on the Dorcys:

1) The lanyard ring on the tailswitch is thin and prone to falling off, plus it restricts the movement of the tailswitch. I've taken them off both lights. I haven't come up with a suitable lanyard solution yet.

2) In time, the crummy black plasticky grips on the head and the body of the light tend to absorb skin oils and loosen up a lot, sliding down the body of the light toward the tailswitch, interfering a bit with the ability to screw the light into the on-position. I removed both. Makes the light look 'naked', but solves the problem. Feels cool to the hand in the winter, though.

3) There are 3 thin O-rings on the light: on the head, end of the body and in the tailswitch. When you press the tailswitch, the O-ring moves away from the tailcap, allowing the possible entry of water. Avoid using the tailswitch in pouring rain or very wet conditions.

Overall, given the price, a very nice light.

I'm looking forward to Dorcy's first Luxeon lights.

 

[danielo_d]

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PhotonBoy said:
I have two of the 3LED 1AA Dorcys. One is stock, the other is a one-of-a-kind 1W Luxeon mod from MR_Bulk. The mod is my EDC -- just love it... bright and runs forever on a single cell.
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I've been wondering, what is the approximate runtime?
Haven't seen any posted yet for the mod.

TIA! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Danno

 

[BuddTX]

This is going to be one interesting light!

 

[PhotonBoy]

I ran about a month it seems on the first cell, I'm now on the 2nd. Haven't done a real run-time test. I'll try and burn through an AA and let you know in a couple of days.
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