streamlight lightbox HID!

[spock]

streamlight has a new lightbox hid on their site(under lanterns). botach has it for $450. copy of their description:

The One Million Candlepower High-Intensity Discharge Search Light that Illuminates Objects One Mile Away! The H.I.D. LiteBox® has the intensity and peripheral illumination to light an entire scene; plus navigation LEDs for low-light maneuvering. Ideal for field maintenance, inspection of construction sites and remote equipment, it's a heavy-duty, rechargeable, completely portable high intensity search that does it all.

* Deep-dish parabolic reflector produces a long range high intensity focused, one million candlepower beam
* Optimum peripheral illumination for scene lighting
* Fully articulating head can be aimed precisely at target
* Two White Navigation LEDs
* 35 Watt H.I.D Xenon lamp: 3350 Lumens, 1,000,000 Peak Beam Candlepower; 2000 hr. min. lifetime
* White 5mm LED (x2): 9 Lumens (each), Impervious to shock with a 100,000 hr. lifetime
* Runtime: H.I.D. lamp: up to 1.75 hrs, LEDs: 100 hrs.+
* Groove for IR filter
* Cushioned-grip handle
* Integral D-rings allow attachment of the included shoulder strap
* Elastomer impact bumper
* High-impact ABS thermoplastic housing and weatherproof construction
* Fits existing LiteBox® Mounting Racks
* Zero-maintenance 12V, 7.2Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable up to 500 times
* Serialized for positive identification
* Available in International safety orange or black
* Length: 14.9 in. (38 cm)
* Body Width: 5.1 in. (13 cm)
* Overall Height: 8.8 in. (23 cm)
* Head Diameter: 7.7 in. (20cm)
* Weight with battery: 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
* One year limited Warranty

 

[Patriot]

I saw this but thought it was overpriced for what it is. The LEDs are a nice feature, but I can't imagine dealing with the ergonomics of this thing as compared to a X990.

If the streamlight was priced in the $300 range people might go either way. but this thing is 10 pounds. I'd rather use an Amondotech.

 

[spock]

your right patriot 36. just noticed the weight, not for me. have a sams hid and it performs well.

 

[leprechaun414]

Just received an ad from Brightguy for this priced at $400. Still a little on the high side. Only benefit is if you have an existing "Litebox" you can use the same charging base. The other is that it is made to be exposed to bad weather conditions. I have a AE PL 24 and I am always concerned about exposing it to any water. I would be curious to see a review of this lite. If the price came down I think it might be an option.