Bullzeyebill
Flashaholic
Solscud007, the topic is:
Two New ICON Lights: LINK (1AA) carabiner light, and SOLO (2AAA) Penlight
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Two New ICON Lights: LINK (1AA) carabiner light, and SOLO (2AAA) Penlight
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Two New ICON Lights: LINK (1AA) carabiner light, and SOLO (2AAA) Penlight
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Schuey2002
Enlightened
With Streamlight bumping their Stylus Pro to 48 lumens this year, it would be nice to see the Icon Solo get upgraded to put out more lumens, as well.. 🙂
Size15's
Flashaholic
That'd be great to see
I just bought a Solo at Radio Shack and it was rated at 30 / 5 lumens. I have seen the Solo advertised at 15 lumens in reviews, so maybe it was just updated. This light is the most robust AAA light I own, and I really like it! :thumbsup: Radio Shack also had another Icon light that was white, but I did not buy it because it was plastic!! 😕
Size15's
Flashaholic
Yep - there is an obvious increase in output - I've been finding it very satisfying with the higher output. It's my summer EDC
Schuey2002
Enlightened
Hey! Wait! How come you didn't mention that earlier when I brought it up? Or were you just waiting for someone else to 'let the cat out of the bag'?
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Mikekoz, does it state on the packaging of the higher lumen rating?
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Size15's
Flashaholic
I've usually no idea when (if ever) a proto-type or pre-production sample I have has actually entered production and is available to purchase. So over the years I've found it safer to wait until people have actually purchased a new/updated model before discussing it.
Its also complicated by the fact that proto-types and pre-production samples are often a few steps away from a production-finished example.
Sometimes CPF members can miss a release of a new product and discussion on other forums can be quite advanced; something I've often found strange but CPF is a such a large community is easy to become insular...
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Schuey2002
Enlightened
Roger that.
Well, it is good to see that they did indeed update the production version of the Solo. Now, if only I could find someplace that has them for sale...
ETA: Just got off the phone with my local Radio Shack, and they do in fact have the updated Icon Solo in stock. I am running over there after work and picking one up...
Well, it is good to see that they did indeed update the production version of the Solo. Now, if only I could find someplace that has them for sale...
ETA: Just got off the phone with my local Radio Shack, and they do in fact have the updated Icon Solo in stock. I am running over there after work and picking one up...
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Schuey2002
Enlightened
Thanks for the reply.. 🙂
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After getting off work, I ran over to Radio Shack to pick one up. The salesperson said that they had just got these in the other day. After getting back home, I grabbed my camera, tossed it onto my lawn and snapped a pic. I can't wait to try it out..
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parnass
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thanks for posting the photo, Schuey2002. Please post your evaluation of the 30 lumen Solo after you have tried it. Does the flashlight have any sharp edges which can irritate the hand as some of the Icon Links do?
As a pen light enthusiast, I am wondering how the 30 lumen Solo compares with the newest Streamlight Stylus Pro.
Schuey2002
Enlightened
Ok. I just took it for a quick spin. And I want to add, that I am NO expert in the world of flashlights. But, WOW!Thanks for posting the photo, Schuey2002. Please post your evaluation of the 30 lumen Solo after you have tried it. Does the flashlight have any sharp edges which can irritate the hand as some of the Icon Links do?
As a pen light enthusiast, I am wondering how the 30 lumen Solo compares with the newest Streamlight Stylus Pro.
The fit and finish is excellent. The light is smooth to the touch, with no sharp edges that I can find in my quick handling of it. The light has a quality feel to it that, well, does not feel like your typical 'low-cost' Chi-com constructed flashlight. I really like the pocket clip on it too.
I have my older (24 lumen) Streamlight Stylus Pro right next to it, and feel wise, this one blows it away. This light is also heavier, and with the overall diameter being slightly fatter. It's also a tad bit longer too. The SOLO is a bit over 5.5" long, and the Stylus Pro is about 5.25" in length..
The beam between the two lights are similar. The hotspot and corona on the Stylus seems a tad larger than the SOLO, but I will be able to tell better when it gets dark out. Next to the Stylus, the SOLO's beam seems to be warmer in color too.
While I don't have the new 48 Lumen Stylus to compare it too, I still feel that this is an excellent little penlight, and well worth the $25 that I paid for it..
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parnass
Flashlight Enthusiast
:thanks: Thanks for insights, Schuey2002. I'm going to look for it at Radio Shack next visit.
Glad the Solo is smooth to the touch. My Link performs well, but does not get much use because the sharp edges make the light uncomfortable to hold.
Glad the Solo is smooth to the touch. My Link performs well, but does not get much use because the sharp edges make the light uncomfortable to hold.
Schuey2002
Enlightened
^^^
This light is a pleasure to hold. I would not be surprised if I ever saw a Doctor have one tucked in his/her white lab coat.
You can feel the SureFire DNA in this light when you wrap your fingers around it... 😉
This light is a pleasure to hold. I would not be surprised if I ever saw a Doctor have one tucked in his/her white lab coat.
You can feel the SureFire DNA in this light when you wrap your fingers around it... 😉
Bullzeyebill
Flashaholic
Schuey2002
Enlightened
If I had to nitpick about this light, it would be nice if the head on it was a little bit narrower.
I tried to insert it into the sewn-in pen slots in my Rite-in-the-Rain C980 notebook cover. No dice. The wider head doesn't want to slide down into any of them. The much narrower Streamlight Stylus Pro slides easily into the two center pen slots in this pouch.
It does however fit into the center (interior - on the left) elastic pen slot in my Spec-Ops Pocket Organizer. It also fits into all of the elastic pen slots in my Maxpedition Mini Pocket Organizer.
Just wanted to point that out..
I tried to insert it into the sewn-in pen slots in my Rite-in-the-Rain C980 notebook cover. No dice. The wider head doesn't want to slide down into any of them. The much narrower Streamlight Stylus Pro slides easily into the two center pen slots in this pouch.
It does however fit into the center (interior - on the left) elastic pen slot in my Spec-Ops Pocket Organizer. It also fits into all of the elastic pen slots in my Maxpedition Mini Pocket Organizer.
Just wanted to point that out..
Schuey2002
Enlightened
Is it happy with L92's? I don't know. I need to go buy some more and try them in it. Just so you know, it doesn't say anything about using Lithium AAA's anywhere on the packaging..
As far as modes, here is what it says on the packaging:
It does not have any memory.
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Another stat: It lists the weight at 2.2 ounces on the packaging.. 😗
Size15's
Flashaholic
I've only ever fed the SOLOs I've got with LiAAA batteries. Longer runtime, lower weight. Great.
Schuey2002
Enlightened
Sweet!
Now that you've confirmed that, I am going to pick up some Energizer Lithiums at Wallyville tomorrow morning before going to work...
