nightgaunt
Newly Enlightened
Just picked up the Dorcy 1AAA at Walmart today for $5.95. Was hoping to get the 1AA 3-LED, but oh well. First off, the construction is similar to a M@g product. The size is VERY big and bulky for a 1AAA light, and almost 1/2" taller than an ARC aaa. The head is almost 1" in diameter, and the reflector doesn't take up all the space in the head...not sure why /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif. They could have used a larger reflector to possibly increase output or throw.
The tailcap has an "intermittent" button made of hard plastic...ugh. To use the light for constant on, twist clockwise and reverse to turn off and use intermittent. The metal hanger tab seems like an afterthought, and is attached to the tailcap button...hmmm.
Overall, the light looks nice, but the hard tailcap button and huge size is a negative. The beam is full of "lumpy" rings, and no smooth transition to spill light.
Beam(sry, poor pic!):
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/364543/dorcy1aaa0002.JPG
Granted, its only $6, but the ARC aaa is superior in every respect. The beam pattern is pretty bad! Good for giving to your kid or a toolbox light. Just a FYI...
Thanks!
The tailcap has an "intermittent" button made of hard plastic...ugh. To use the light for constant on, twist clockwise and reverse to turn off and use intermittent. The metal hanger tab seems like an afterthought, and is attached to the tailcap button...hmmm.
Overall, the light looks nice, but the hard tailcap button and huge size is a negative. The beam is full of "lumpy" rings, and no smooth transition to spill light.
Beam(sry, poor pic!):
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/364543/dorcy1aaa0002.JPG
Granted, its only $6, but the ARC aaa is superior in every respect. The beam pattern is pretty bad! Good for giving to your kid or a toolbox light. Just a FYI...
Thanks!