Need recommendation for AA LED flashlight

[PhilAlex]

I have the CMG infinity. Too dim.

And, yes, I'm considering the ARC-LS with 1 or 2 AA pack.

I'm not a fan of the Eternalite or anything else that's plastic and won't take being banged around.


If the infinity had the brightness of the Arc LE, I wouldn't be asking this question.

--Phil

 

[mikep]

May I ask why specifically AA? Is it an issue of battery commonality with other devices? Do you currently have the Arc AAA?

 

[PhilAlex]

It's a great question...

I'm a AA guy. I have a lot of them. All my articles (RCA Lyra MP3 Player, CD portable, Walkman, PSION palmtop) all take AA.

I MIGHT accept AAA, since I have 2 devices that use them. But then I would just have an Arc! (Yea, I have one, but it's in use)

But I'd prefer AA. I like the ARC-LS, but it's an expensive bugger!

I have a zillion AA rechargables, and I get a few small, high quality (Duracell PROCELL) AA's every month, FREE.

Seems a waste to buy CR123's when you get AA's free.

 

[Sean]

If you want something cheaper than the LS then get the nightbuster 8x (8 LEDs). It's bright, heavy duty aluminum construction, uses 3 AA's and cost $49. Or get the Nightbuster Ledda (4 LEDs) for a little less money, $39.

You could also build an LS flashlight for less.

You can buy them here: Glow Bug

Read the review(s) here: LED Museum

 

[Badbeams3]

If you want to wait a while there will be an AA Arc according to Gransee...I know I`ll get one.

 

[Lux Luthor]

Ken B,

Are you sure about this? I hadn't heard.

I know he's busy with the LS, so I'm certainly willing to wait, but as long as he plans on it eventually, I'm elated.

p.s. I'm also a AA guy. Every other single piece of my non-household electronic equipment runs off AAs.