Proton?

Luminosus · Jun 21, 2007

I haven't seen any recent posts about the Proton. Their site says that they have fixed just about all of the previous problems, so I'm anxous to hear how they are now. Hopefully I'll be able to answer once I get mine in the mail. I can't wait to get it.

koala · Jun 22, 2007

Out of stock... grrrrrr been waiting for it for ages.

Please remember to update us when you get it.

83Venture · Jun 22, 2007

I'm waiting to see if they have fixed the problems and if they change the LED setup to something similar to what the original design was.

Blindasabat · Jun 22, 2007

There is a thread somewhere recently about this. Someone posted that he received the new improved version. all they changed was that they added tail cap threads (which increased overall length a couple of mm) and improved the battery contacts for more reliability.
He mentioned that the finish might be nicer(?) too.

USSS · Jun 23, 2007

koala said:
Out of stock... grrrrrr been waiting for it for ages.

Please remember to update us when you get it.

BrightGuy apparently has the new Protons in stock. Lower price, too.

Luminosus · Jun 25, 2007

I got mine in the mail today. It's still light out, but this thing is way brighter than I expected. It feel very stong for its small size and weight. Also, a feature that I didn't know about until I got it is that you can have the white and red LEDs on at the same time. You can't see the red in the beam, but it seems a little brighter.

I love how the box says "Kick *** bright". I had a good laugh over it.

Sharpdogs · Jun 25, 2007

I have one on order. I want to test it before carry it on the site. According to Photon this is new improved version. I hope so, this light has been on my want list for a long time. I will keep you posted.

MattK · Jun 25, 2007

I've had Protons on order for like 18 months and we just got our first shipment ever about a week ago. They're pretty cool but I admit I DID have to read the instructions.

EngrPaul · Jun 25, 2007

Hi Matt,

:twothumbs Incoming! :paypal:

Tronic · Jun 26, 2007

I have my improved version for a bit over two month now and I am very happy with it.

But it have a little Firmware bug. If the red LED comes on to indicate a low battery level, I cannot turn off the light with a click.
If I push the button the light stay on.

I must hold the switch for 2 second. Now only the red LED light and begin to brighten. Now I can click the switch to turn it off.

MattK · Jun 26, 2007

Thanks Paul - you're on a roll lately.

EngrPaul · Jun 26, 2007

MattK said:
Thanks Paul - you're on a roll lately.

I like the light a whole lot, but couldn't live with the breaking (+) terminal. I'm glad they sorted out the problem, and I'm glad you're selling them, since you're #1. :twothumbs

MattK · Jun 27, 2007

Enjoy!

EngrPaul · Jun 28, 2007

I just received it today. It came in a very nice display box, much like the Photons are packaged.

That's a good sign! Everytime I ordered before, it came in a little baggy as if it was second-hand.

I'll probably do a separate picture review in the review forum for those of you who are interested.

Thanks again Matt!

qip · Jun 28, 2007

EngrPaul said:
I just received it today. It came in a very nice display box, much like the Photons are packaged.

That's a good sign! Everytime I ordered before, it came in a little baggy as if it was second-hand.

I'll probably do a separate picture review in the review forum for those of you who are interested.

Thanks again Matt!

got sucked back in eh

you still have your fenixes ...have you seen the new q4 q5 bins in for sale 20-30 more lumens upgrade

EngrPaul · Jun 28, 2007

Not totally, qip

Enjoy my review here:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/168220

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