Inova X5 - White VS. Blue

IMHO: Get the white one. Check my Q&A page for an explanation (why don't I use Green LEDs in my mods).

Short reason: color rendition. Blue will only allow you to see in "blue and white" (similar to "black and white") making the light useless for many situations. For the money you'll spend, why limit yourself?
 
is it like light light blue like on new cars like mercedes?

No, it would be a bright "primary-colour" blue, just like the blue in a rainbow- very monochromatic.

The white LEDs would have a colour similar to that of the new HID headlights, it`s a cold blueish white similar to daylight.


Even though I don`t have either X5 yet, I`d reccomend the white also, based on my experience of other LED lights. The white light will allow you to see things in full colour, making things clearer. Also, white LEDs have a very smooth soft beam. Coloured ones often suffer from rings and distortions in the beam which some people do not like. Not sure what the X5 is like, but I`d expect the white one to be noticeably smoother.

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i have one of the blue keychain lights, i think saphire or somethign like that? i got one as a christmas gift. its really cool to look at once in a while but as a flashlight its worthless because of the color.
 
Best price for the Inova X5,

try countycomm.com

It's not on their webpage, but they have a few in stock. Cool watches and other stuff there.

Bill
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Alexis:
how much do they have it for at countycomm.com?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I bought a pair of X5's and 4 spare batteries for under $75
including tax out the door. They only had the black inovas in stock.

I also picked up a trek 4 with a US Goverment stamp. This is an addiction!

Bill
 
Hmm guys, I can't decide which Inova X% LED color to get blue or white, which one looks more brighter. The blue one, i saw it said cobalt blue which one exactly is that, is it like light light blue like on new cars like mercedes? ok thanks for info.....

Oleg
 
funny i have the excact same question. also where have you found one to buy, i am having trouble...
 
Before you order from botach do a search of the CPF and educate yourself to the risk you are taking. I have not ordered from them even though they have good prices because the consensus is they have the worst customer service.
 
I recently purchased a X5 from Botach tactical, They sent me the wrong color, and the flashlight they sent me was USED!! I couldn't believe it. And then they had the balls to tell me that they couldn't refund my S&H.
 
Welcome to "Botach" world... Check out previous posts on Botach submitted by various CPF members. Their reputation is a bit... ummmm.... questionable.
 
Inova X5 is a really good light. Fry's electronics has them for about $38, think they also sell them online. by the way, if you've got the money, why not buy as many inova's as you feel like having. you can NEVER have too many good LED lights. or can you? nah, don't think so.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tygger:
you can NEVER have too many good LED lights. or can you? nah, don't think so.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I strongly agree!

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