Sam's Club Element 3 Watt

Hello I am new here, I was at Sam's Club yesterday and saw this package of (2) Element 3 watt flashlights, . are there better choices than the Sam's club packages, I want to get the latest technology lights, I am reading about this new technology called Cree emitters ect want to stay within AA batteries.any opinions,

Thanks
Chet

Man, that's opening a can of worms around here First thing everyone else is going to ask you is "how much are you willing to spend?". Be careful or all your money can go around here pretty quick (i seem to be falling in love with these stupid smilies ) . I'm sure more people will be around soon enough to ask for more info and :welcome:

Sams Club has an Energizer 2-pack using Cree emitters for $30
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/173941

:welcome:

Are there any better light, of course there are.

As Phaetos said, what's your price range?

Why don't you start with a bang and buy a Fenix L2D-CE Q5(8% off coupon is "CPF8")?

Or if you want to star cheaper and simpler(On and off, no modes), hows the WF-606 or the 3W Seoul(actually, the MTE Seoul has around the same out the front lumens as the maglite 4D, just much more spread out, the MTE Rebel 100 has a bit more output).

Also check out the Welcome Mat and the CPF Wiki.

Simply put, the newer LEDs(Cree XR-E P4-R2 bin, Seoul P4 U Bin, Luxeon Rebel 100) will create twice or more light for the same power as the previous Luxeon I, III, V and K2. The Sams Club light probably uses the Luxeon III.

The Cree P4(Bins in order of increasing brightness/efficiency, P3, P4, Q2 ,Q3, Q4, Q5, R2) produces more light at 350 mA then most Luxeon IIIs produce at 1000 mA.

FYI the shipping time from dealextreme is very long, 2 to 6 weeks depends on your luck.

Yes, shipping from most Hong Kong companies are a bit slow.

I noticed a lot of the lights some of you suggested are from DX Dealexpress, are there any dealers online here in the states so I can get them in a few days & who carrys a selection like he does and especially the prices they seem very reasonable, I want to get a few for Christmas presents.


Chet

www.lighthound.com
www.fenix-store.com
www.brightguy.com
www.batteryjunction.com
www.batterystation.com


Just a few you get you started and all have great customer service. :twothumbs

Ah and :welcome: