<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gandalf:
...Most of the UK 2L/UK 4AA lamps, (and I've used or are using at least 10) have a nice central spot, about a bright as a 3D Maglite, with a ring of light around it...
These little flashlights are *very* tough, bright, inexpensive, completely waterproof,
quite small, and offer good run time. There's no other lithium powered light that offers so much.
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Lightspeed2
I agree with Gandalf's comments. The 2L is unique in the flashlight world; there's no other like it.
I currently own six of them, and have given at least a dozen as gifts and gotten nothing but positive feedback. Their only weak point is their beam which can vary from mediocre to very good (though not as good as that from a faceted reflector). I test all my UK lamps and most are pretty decent.
I own most 4AA's that are currently available. Despite the Tec 40's superior beam; for sheer brightness, long burntime , compact size and light weight in addition to being nearly indestructable and totally waterproof I prefer the UK Mini Q40.
My comparison tests found it superior to the TEk 40 in burntime, and brighter than the Tek for at least the last 50% of burn.
With fresh lithiums you will get a guaranteed 4.5 hours of functional burntime, plus about 30-45minutes of dimmer burn.It weighs exactly 3.7oz with Lithiums and is the most compact of all the 4AA lights.(The Tek 40 has a disproportionally large bezel)
You could carry around both UK lights and hardly know it. Together they weigh less than 6.5 ounces.
Best regards,
Brightnorm