Your opinion of EL's "my little friend"

Has anyone used Electrolumen's "My Little Friend" yet? 216 lumens in the palm of your hand... WOW!!! I am thinking about saving up for one. Any thoughts? And what would I use for a belt holster for it?

Thought about getting it but it won't be out until April...So I just ordered the Orb Raw yesterday. That's my new "little friend." Who knows? Maybe I'll just go the CPF way and get EL's light if the reviews are right.

Nobody but EL has. He just put up the first beamshots today. Read this thread for all the latest info: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=106491

drizzle said:

Nobody but EL has. He just put up the first beamshots today. Read this thread for all the latest info: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=106491

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The beamshots are from 100 feet. On post 128.
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1330609&postcount=128
He is about to assemble units for the beta testers. Which means the rest of us won't see them for 6 to 8 weeks. (based on Pacific beta testing to shipping time)

I am not used to the CPFers way of doing things.
First Wayne builds a prototype. Asks for opinions. Discusses 1,2,3 way switches; 10 vs. 45 degree optics; etc. etc. etc.
Then Wayne started the above thread. Assuming the design is now frozen, I found the money. Lo and behold Wayne started redesigning the light. The switch was moved from the tailcap to the side of the body. He tried K2 emitters (won't fit).
I am not used to things being redesigned after I paid my money.

A couple of interesting musings by Wayne during the 2 threads.
A 6x8mm light. Based on my Emillion's 7x7mm (8mm LED diameter according to Dae) this should be a reasonably bright (my estimate 50 lumen range) floody light.
A single K2 version of my little friend. 100-130 lumens with throw.
While these are not as bright as My Little Friend, they should be more affordable for those with limited means.
Just a reminder these are musings. They may never get built.

socom1970 said:

And what would I use for a belt holster for it?

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It should fit in a Nite-Ize Mini Pock-its (front pocket). Won't know for sure until I get My Little Friend.
http://www.niteize.com/productdetai...64&PHPSESSID=e7ba71c4bbe77c55501d88f0515f2585

I'm with you LEDninja. I also was not prepared for more changes after I sent in my pre-payment, but for me it turned out for the best as I like the final configuration better than it was when I paid.

In the future I may wait until closer to release to buy in.