DavidW
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Does anyone have one? Or at least tried one? I doubt the 84 Lumen claim. But it might be an OK light without the hype.
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The_LED_Museum
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Sounds like a load of horse puckey to me.
I'm currently beta-testing a 4-LED light that's just insanely bright (over 120,000mcd) but it drives its LEDs so hard they glow a brilliant, vibrant teal blue instead of white. I doubt they'll last long running that hot, despite the obvious attempt to heatsink them.
I also have a 4 LED light that runs off a pair of CR123's, and it actually does a decent job without overdriving the LEDs to the point of having them change color. But the body is a POS. Maybe this light has a better body. Can'
t tell from the foto though.
I'm currently beta-testing a 4-LED light that's just insanely bright (over 120,000mcd) but it drives its LEDs so hard they glow a brilliant, vibrant teal blue instead of white. I doubt they'll last long running that hot, despite the obvious attempt to heatsink them.
I also have a 4 LED light that runs off a pair of CR123's, and it actually does a decent job without overdriving the LEDs to the point of having them change color. But the body is a POS. Maybe this light has a better body. Can'
t tell from the foto though.
Quickbeam
Flashlight Enthusiast
We've been through this before with this Beamshot light... I believe this is the one the SF personnel 'tore apart' on their board - challenged them to a tactical training scenario test and everything - Basically the mfgr. calculated the Lumens very incorrectly. Details are posted on those threads.
I traded for one of these at a gunshow a year ago. Pretty nice light but overpriced imho if you just want a flashlight. It's really made to put on a pistol. It's not as bright as my Inova X5. I got into it at alot less than $65. 84 lumens??????
brightnorm
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What follows is my original review of the light (then known as the "TRG AURORA") which ignited angry responses from the manufacturer and supportive responses from flashaholics along with heated technical debate back in October, 2001. I wasn't able to find the thread in "Search", but I had saved it in my files. If anyone is interested I'll be happy to repost that thread if you'll tell me how to do it. Please note that I have substituted
"INCORRECT CLAIMS" for the original
"fraudulent claims", the term that started the "fire"
Review: TRG AURORA- Good light, "INCORRECT" claims (For pic. see Kogatana 10/24/01)
brightnorm Flashaholic Member # 767 originally posted 10-28-2001 09:00
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TRG AURORA
SIZE: 4 3/16” x 7/8” (head) x ¾” (body)WEIGHT: 2.9oz
LEDS: 4 (white)
POWER 2 x 123 Lithium
ON/OFF “Clickie” tail piece. No lock-out
CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum One-Piece head/body, separate tailpiece.
WATERPROOF? “To 33 feet”
COLOR: Black
PRO: Bright, Smallest 2 x 123 flashlight of any type
CON: Very blue light, no tailpiece lockout, uncomfortably hot, black finish easily scratched.
_____________________________________________
"INCORRECT" CLAIMS VS REALITY:
1) “3.5 inches long” -------- Actual length: 4 3/16"
2) “24 hours FULL ON” -------- Approximately 1 hour “full on”
3) “85 Lumens” -------- A small fraction of this figure. (Don’t have accurate light meter) _____________________________________________
Very small, bright and light, waterproof, with 4 LEDs permanently mounted in one-piece black metal head/ body. Initially somewhat brighter than Princeton Tec Attitude or LightWave 2000, but not as bright as Night Buster Ledda or Inova 5X. Red plastic button of clickie tailpiece is recessed, but tailpiece can not be locked out and accidental turn on is possible. Light gets very hot and black matte finish is easily scratched, therefore pocket carry is not advised.
RELATIVE BRIGHTNESS: TRG AURORA VS. PRINCETON TEC ATTITUDE START: Aurora brighter than Attitude1 Hour: Maintains lead2 Hours: Maintains lead, but by smaller increment3 ½ Hrs: Attitude slightly brighter that Aurora4 ½ Hrs. Attitude significantly brighter than Aurora
CONCLUSION: Although this is a decent light, after approximately 3 hours it is outperformed by the Attitude which is nearly as small, is lighter, less scratch-prone, lockable on or off, and uses AAA alkaline batteries. (See my reviews of .the Attiitude and three other lights). My everyday carry is the Inova X5, which outperforms all the other “mini” LED lights. My second choice is the Attitude. When the LS comes out, it will by my first choice. Brightnorm Posts: 51 | From: | Registered: Oct 2001 | IP: Logged
"INCORRECT CLAIMS" for the original
"fraudulent claims", the term that started the "fire"
Review: TRG AURORA- Good light, "INCORRECT" claims (For pic. see Kogatana 10/24/01)
brightnorm Flashaholic Member # 767 originally posted 10-28-2001 09:00
PM
TRG AURORA
SIZE: 4 3/16” x 7/8” (head) x ¾” (body)WEIGHT: 2.9oz
LEDS: 4 (white)
POWER 2 x 123 Lithium
ON/OFF “Clickie” tail piece. No lock-out
CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum One-Piece head/body, separate tailpiece.
WATERPROOF? “To 33 feet”
COLOR: Black
PRO: Bright, Smallest 2 x 123 flashlight of any type
CON: Very blue light, no tailpiece lockout, uncomfortably hot, black finish easily scratched.
_____________________________________________
"INCORRECT" CLAIMS VS REALITY:
1) “3.5 inches long” -------- Actual length: 4 3/16"
2) “24 hours FULL ON” -------- Approximately 1 hour “full on”
3) “85 Lumens” -------- A small fraction of this figure. (Don’t have accurate light meter) _____________________________________________
Very small, bright and light, waterproof, with 4 LEDs permanently mounted in one-piece black metal head/ body. Initially somewhat brighter than Princeton Tec Attitude or LightWave 2000, but not as bright as Night Buster Ledda or Inova 5X. Red plastic button of clickie tailpiece is recessed, but tailpiece can not be locked out and accidental turn on is possible. Light gets very hot and black matte finish is easily scratched, therefore pocket carry is not advised.
RELATIVE BRIGHTNESS: TRG AURORA VS. PRINCETON TEC ATTITUDE START: Aurora brighter than Attitude1 Hour: Maintains lead2 Hours: Maintains lead, but by smaller increment3 ½ Hrs: Attitude slightly brighter that Aurora4 ½ Hrs. Attitude significantly brighter than Aurora
CONCLUSION: Although this is a decent light, after approximately 3 hours it is outperformed by the Attitude which is nearly as small, is lighter, less scratch-prone, lockable on or off, and uses AAA alkaline batteries. (See my reviews of .the Attiitude and three other lights). My everyday carry is the Inova X5, which outperforms all the other “mini” LED lights. My second choice is the Attitude. When the LS comes out, it will by my first choice. Brightnorm Posts: 51 | From: | Registered: Oct 2001 | IP: Logged
lightlover
Flashlight Enthusiast
As excellent a review now as it was back then, B-norm.
Please bear in mind Sir, that if you were to dilute your views, I personally would sue you for that !!
Jahn
Please bear in mind Sir, that if you were to dilute your views, I personally would sue you for that !!
Jahn
lightlover
Flashlight Enthusiast
I found the old stuff.
Firstly, B-norms justly famous freedom-fighting Review:
Topic: TRG AURORA- Good light, mistaken claims (For pic. see Kogatana 10/24/01) @ http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=001022
There is also an older Topic: Info needed on TRG Night Fighter 1 @ http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000573
lightlover
(Hey, I like the sound of B-norm as a name. As if our courteous brightnorm would ever behave like a gangsta-rapper !!)
Firstly, B-norms justly famous freedom-fighting Review:
Topic: TRG AURORA- Good light, mistaken claims (For pic. see Kogatana 10/24/01) @ http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=001022
There is also an older Topic: Info needed on TRG Night Fighter 1 @ http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000573
lightlover
(Hey, I like the sound of B-norm as a name. As if our courteous brightnorm would ever behave like a gangsta-rapper !!)
