MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight *beamshots on page 3*

[Mr.Urahara reloaded]

DX has a new 3 Cree Flashlight powered with 4 CR123.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5971

For 45$ this is cheap, cheap, cheap!

If the following specs and built quality are right, this will sell like hell!

The beam seems a bit weird and ringy...

What do you think about it?



Mfg Mr.Urahara

 

[jasonsmaglites]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

I'M BUYING ONE.
I'VE BEEN DYING FOR ANOTHER 3 CREE LIGHT.
HOW DO THE CR123 BATTERIES COMPARE TO A D SIZE BATTERY.
LESS MAH I KNOW BUT MORE VOLTAGE, SO HOW IS RUNTIME?
WHAT RECHARGEABLES SHOULD I GET.
I DIDN'T REALLY WANT TO GET INTO LITHIUM BATTERIES BUT I GOTTA HAVE THIS LIGHT.

 

[svander07]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

What are the specs?

It only looks like that becasue it is close to the wall or whatever the light is hitting. My tri-star phaser dose the same thing, move it away a few feet and you will not be able to see it.

 

[yellow]

without any info regarding current to the leds, there is nothing useful to type.

IF this light would use two 18650 (would make same size) and the leds would run on 1 A, runtime would be a bit more than 1.5 hours.
Possibly the same with the 4 primaries, who knows? :Thinking:

 

[ernsanada]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

The light has a very ugly beam pattern.

 

[nanotech17]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

wow very good deal compare to the solar force.

 

[martonic]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Here are the specifications according to DX:

Specifications:
Dimensions: 250 in x 224 in x 0.48 in
Weight: YANG oz

 

[Mr.Urahara reloaded]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

My guess is that the 3 leds are wired in series and direct-driven. The required output voltage would be around 11.1v hence the need for 4 X CR123s. 2 X LiIons would probably not have enough voltage, so 18650 are obsolet.

This is only my guess but makes sense, hm?

What would be an alternative to this? The WolfEyes Thunder comes to my mind but 4 times the price of the DX light but can take two 18650.

 

[mr.trooper]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

According to the specs it weighs YANG ounces. lets do the math

Y = 25'th letter, A=1, N=14, G = 7.

25 + 1 + 14 + 7 = 47oz = 2.9lbs

Even more interesting is the fact that this lights reflector is nearly 21 feet in diameter (250in), 18 feet long (224in), and has a tube diameter thats smaller than the batteries that fit inside of it.

Basicaly what we have here is an anti-aircraft search light! AND FOR ONLY $50! WHAT A STEAL!

 

[martonic]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

The same item, apparently, is available

here

at approximately twice the price.:naughty:

The description of the "3 modes" switch is the same as for the Solar Force L603, and the tailcap looks the same. The L603 "3-mode switch" is known to be defective. Some workarounds, however, seem to be available by substituting Lumapower parts into the switch assembly.

 

[zifnab69]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

well i'm looking for a 4-500 lumen light.
if it's a great light, i'll buy it.....

 

[f22shift]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

The light has a very ugly beam pattern.

thats normal for the distance

 

[NickDrak]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

well i'm looking for a 4-500 lumen light.
if it's a great light, i'll buy it.....

Then look elsewhere, and be prepared to spend alot more money for a "great light". DX has never sold a "great" product, just "cheap" products in every sense of the word.

 

[sims2k]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

I was going to buy one until I saw what Kaidomain has and now I am buying the Triple Seoul SSC U-BIN LED wired in series light that has better specs than the MX.

 

[zifnab69]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

@sims2k

hello,
where do you find that the kaidomain light was better than the DX
The 3 SSC is 700ma current regulated, and just 1 level of light, no low and high, no strob....
and due to the photo, it dont sound well finished.

 

[sims2k]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

@sims2k

hello,
where do you find that the kaidomain light was better than the DX
The 3 SSC is 700ma current regulated, and just 1 level of light, no low and high, no strob....
and due to the photo, it dont sound well finished.

zifnab69,

My experience with some DX lights very recently has left sour grapes in my mouth....malfunctioning switches..&..offcenter emitters. Those are little annoyances but I just want lights that are better built as compared to the ROV 4W 3C lights. I know these are cheap lights but a nice finish...glass lens...aluminum reflectors are some criteria that I look for in a light. From what I have read so far about Kaidomain lights I am hoping for better products. Just my opinion....

 

[ernsanada]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

thats normal for the distance

How do you know?

Do you have this light?

 

[nanotech17]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

How do you know?

Do you have this light?

I don't but do you?

 

[ernsanada]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

I don't but do you?

Sorry I don't have the light.

 

[f22shift]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

How do you know?

Do you have this light?

multiple emitters look like that when it's close to the wall. it'll look different when you stand back.