Anybody seen the new Nite Rider MiNewt USB models yet? We just got them in and what a FANTASTIC little light! Every bit as bright as my Sol, but with a Li-ion battery for light weight. There is the regular one and the 'plus' model which includes helmet mount (this is the one I'm considering, think it would be perfect for winter commuting).
Anyways, I know the Sol used the same head as the MiNewt X2 models, but I don't think that these mini's do. The housing itself is clearly different anyhow. Beam patterns look very similar so I'm thinking the reflectors are the same, but does anybody know what they are using for the windows? How about the emitters, I mean they are definately SSC P4 in appearence, but are they in reality? And which bin?
BTW, NR advertises these lights to sell for $99 for the basic model :thumbsup:
Anyways, I know the Sol used the same head as the MiNewt X2 models, but I don't think that these mini's do. The housing itself is clearly different anyhow. Beam patterns look very similar so I'm thinking the reflectors are the same, but does anybody know what they are using for the windows? How about the emitters, I mean they are definately SSC P4 in appearence, but are they in reality? And which bin?
BTW, NR advertises these lights to sell for $99 for the basic model :thumbsup:
I saw our lead sales/ordering guy toting around a Sol in its package, and I told him he'd better put it on sale, price-match it, or whatever it takes to get it out the door before people see the Mini USB variants for way less money. I saw the Mini USB in one catalog for $85.
