Looks like Jetbeam swung and missed, again...

[RdlyLite]

I was so pumped after reading about their new JET-1 MK.II I.B.S. Like many of you,regulation and good circuitry is important to me. Especially with the kind of money some of us put down for these bad boys. But then I read this:

http://www.lightreviews.info/jetbeam_jet-1_mk_ibs/review.html

It basically tells me that this particular model is having circuit issues in lower modes. :mecry:I guess it good still be a bad sample.

 

[Hitthespot]

That's sad to hear that there are issues. I really like my Nitecore DI that takes a 14500 and was really looking forward to a light that took a 14500 and was 200+ lumens. Other than being named Irritable Bowel Syndrom I thought this light would be it. I'll wait to hear what the CPF members have to say about it once they start receiving them.

Bill

 

[RdlyLite]

Hitthespot, I will be doing the same. Also, one thing that worries me is the tint the reviewer found. It sure doesn't seem WC.

 

[lyrrag]

Seems this light is built for use with 14500 which is OK for me. The ability to use standard AA's seems to be designed for use as a backup in case 14500's are out of charge or other situation.

 

[RdlyLite]

Fair enough, Lyrrag. But did you see the runtimes on 14500's?

 

[Stereodude]

Hey, at least Jetbeam is consistent.

Remember they will be using the same driver in each of the 3 I.B.S. lights.

 

[Albinoni]

Well looks like we're going to have to wait for more feedback from users who've bought the new range of JetBeams. I always like to get more than one opinion.

 

[greenstuffs]

25 min on high?

Fair enough, Lyrrag. But did you see the runtimes on 14500's?

 

[RdlyLite]

Remember they will be using the same driver in each of the 3 I.B.S. lights.

I wont jump off the deep end just yet... But this surely is not what some of us had in mind when it came to these I.B.S lights.

 

[Stereodude]

I wont jump off the deep end just yet...

You didn't notice that the Jet-I Pro had the same problem? You think they just haven't had time to fix it since then? :thinking:

 

[WadeF]

I wish Jetbeam would sort out these issues because they making pretty cool looking lights and I'd like to pick up some of these newer models, but not until I know they have worked out the bugs.

 

[RdlyLite]

You didn't notice that the Jet-I Pro had the same problem? You think they just haven't had time to fix it since then? :thinking:

Yeah, I was aware of that, Stereodude. I was referring my comment to the ever so slight possibility that the reviewed I.B.S was an anomaly...:shrugs

 

[RGB_LED]

I wish Jetbeam would sort out these issues because they making pretty cool looking lights and I'd like to pick up some of these newer models, but not until I know they have worked out the bugs.

+1.

I picked up the Jet II and Jet-1 MkII.R and the runtimes and output are disappointing:scowl:, which is unfortunate since the overall quality of the construction of the lights is superb. :duh2: The Jet II even has beefier 'square' (for lack of a better word) threads that look like it could take a beating and the included diffuser tip is also great.

I'm hoping they sort out whatever issues they have with the drivers...

 

[Steve L]

Yeah, I was aware of that, Stereodude. I was referring my comment to the ever so slight possibility that the reviewed I.B.S was an anomaly...:shrugs

The review is disappointing. The only ray of hope is that the light is an ES(Engineering Sample), but at this late date I don't really think it's going to ship with a different driver(you can always hope). I like the way the new lights look and the UI sounds great. I'd like to get 1 or 2 of them, but they have to get the driver straightened out first.

 

[Nake]

On the review site, when you compare the brightness to a P3D Q5 on 16340s, it's pretty close.

 

[AlexGT]

How good is BOG at cancelling orders?

 

[greenstuffs]

Flavio is tops, he would not sell you something you don't want

How good is BOG at cancelling orders?

 

[AlexGT]

Thanks that's good to know

 

[Crenshaw]

Thier JetI IBS on max is rouhgly the same as a T1 on high? now thats something almost un believeable...

Crenshaw

 

[RGB_LED]

Thier JetI IBS on max is rouhgly the same as a T1 on high? now thats something almost un believeable...

Crenshaw

:huh: I agree - I would have to see that to believe it... JB has overstated their output in past lights... :scowl: