Inova X03 versions

[The 8th Man]

I know this light has been discussed on here alot and I have looked at most of the posts but I still can't find anything on how many times the line has been changed and what the newest version might be. Does any one have a list of the different versions or upgrades over the past couple of years. It looks like a well built light. I am thinking about adding it to my already too large collection and I guess I just need a push.

 

[sORe-EyEz]

if i am right the older version has the collimator like reviewed in
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/inova_xo3.htm

the newer version is with reflectorfrom the Inova Website
http://www.inovalight.com/x.html

i am not aware of any upgrade of the emitter though.

*do correct me if i am wrong :thinking:

 

[radu1976]

The old generation has a LUXEON III while the new one uses LUXEON K2.
I have 2 2007 XO3s with reflectors but I ended up selling them...
I like BY FAR the old version with TIROS which has a nicer beam , although it's not so useful . I plan to buy a backup for my XO3 with optics...However the old generation throws better than the other one .

Inova X03 is a sweet light , especially the natural colour one.
But , is it worth to get a light with LUXEON III when the market is flooded by the CREE Q5 or R2 lights ??? 5-6 times brighter ?

 

[The 8th Man]

So your saying that the one with the TIROS lens throws better, I kind of thought that, the only ones still in the stores seem to be the ones with the reflectors. Any idea whereto get the old style?

 

[radu1976]

Well, if you don't need a new one you could watch CPFmarketplace, from time to time an X03 TIROS appears there. Usually around 30$...
E-bay can be also a place when the old ones can appear from time to time...used or new !
Otherwise the NIB ones are more expensive :
http://www.batteryjunction.com/inx03flblbow.html

http://www.theledlight.com/inova_XO3.html

http://www.defensedevices.com/inova-xo3-x03.html

http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum5047.php

There are many places that still have the old TIROS.

An advice : you'd better ask them before to confirm that they have the old version.
I happened to order last year a TIROS and I got worry as I didn't get it...after a few days I got a return check for my order as they had the newest version, not the old one. I don't remember the store....but give them a phone call before !

Let me know when you'll get it and how will you like it

So your saying that the one with the TIROS lens throws better, I kind of thought that, the only ones still in the stores seem to be the ones with the reflectors. Any idea whereto get the old style?