Novatac User Interface vs. Nitecore?

[Xe54]

Hi:

I just read their instructions. OMG I can't believe anyone would try to cram so much functionality into one button. I think I'll have to pass on that one. But it's making me consider passing on the Nitecore DI as well.

I'm hoping to go to SF on Friday to check out the Nitecore in person at TAD Gear. I hope I'll like it...

Is there a PDF of instructions for Nitecore DI somewhere? Oh, after reading some reviews again, I think it might be something I like. Twist to get full power, loosen to get user defined mode. The memory is what's attracting me the most, as well as being the smallest AA.

 

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The Novatac is simple to use after only a very short time with the light. It is a much more simple interface than the HDS that preceded it.

For what it is worth, it is, in my opinion, the best user interface for a multi-level light that is available today with the exception of the Surefire U2 or the Titan; unbelievable ease in accessing the many levels of light available and easy to program as well.

It is one of the finest lights available today.

I can't comment on the Nitecore.

 

[Marduke]

Once programed, the DI works exactly like the Fenix LxT

 

[elt1]

Agreed.

When I first read the NovaTac instruction manual I thought learning Sanskrit would be easier... but after programming the light a few times, it becomes really easy to remember the sequences.
And I'm really only programming the primary and secondary modes...

I find the NiteCore's UI easy but when you need to switch between modes, I hate having to twist the head. Using 2 hands makes for less efficiency.

The added bonus for the NovaTac is you can switch between modes with one hand (or prgram it) while you drink a frosty beverage in the other... not that I'd know what thats like.. *cough*

 

[fredb]

The UI of the NovaTac quickly becomes second nature, not counting the programming modes. I have both lights and although I very much love the Nitecore for what it is, I have to give NovaTac the nod for usability simply because you can change modes with a single hand.

 

[Thujone]

The UI for the Nova is very simple and clean for how much it offers in the way of flexibility. So much so that the NDI didnt last a week as my EDC before the Nova went back in my pocket. Biggest reasons being reliability and functionality. NDI as nice as it is is flakey and i dont ever want to be caught fidgeting with it by a coworker when I need it. If they saw me setting the level and it switched off by accidentally tightening too much or went into its premature low voltage warning, then they heard I spent $60 on it... I would never hear the end of it, one of them would turn on their Mag solitaire and say they spent 7 bucks and its worked every time. Not bright but reliable. NDI is going to be relegated to beater duty for me. For working under the hood on my car and such, in order to protect my precious Nova from harm!

 

[patycake57]

Novatac takes a little more to learn, but it is very very good. The NDI is also good, but my clear preference is the Novatac. The access to all levels is easy. Low low 0.3 lumens is quite useful in the car or other low light situation, and you can get to it without ramping. If you can get an 85P, the price difference isn't that great.