Mr. Gransee, I want to thank you for the excellent engineering that you have and continue to put into this product!
First off, it has slight color differences from part to part (anodize color). However, the color is consistent in each part. The differences are actually pleasing to my eyes. There are no blemishs, just a slight (extremely small) nick on the lanyard hole on the single AA pack.
The color of the beam is White, and I was lucky enough to get a High Dome and it is perfectly centered.
To me, this is First Quality at Seconds price!
Mine is First Run #1148.
Now I know what all of you guys have been raving about!!
Pictures do not do this light justice by a long shot.
Whoever said this is the brightest single AA light, is NOT joking. I expected something a bit larger, but I guess those photos fooled me.
I am proud to be an Arc LS owner.
Mr. Gransee, I sincerely believe that you should continue the 1 watt LS and get production up to snuff, but, do add the 5 watt model when it is perfected enough for production. There is a market for both models, though I think the 5 watt market will be smaller.
Craig, Thanks for helping me make the correct decision to purchase this product.