New JETBeam models, PA10, PA20, PC10, PC20

http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pa10.aspx




http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pa20.aspx




http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pc10.aspx




http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pc20.aspx

650 lumens from 1xCR123? Wouldn't that pull more amps than a 123 can provide?

You'd have to run an IMR, no? In both the cases of PA10 and PC10, it says compatible with Li ion battery for max performance. But the drain must be so high, I think you're still looking at IMR territory, not LiCo

What I"m confused about is the PC10 and PC20. Why make the 1x16340 550 lumens, but the 2x16340 410 lumens? 2x should handle the drain better. And why does the PA10, on 14500, get another 100 lumens still at 650 lumens? These guys definitely have me confused! Still, I like the interface, if I could make sense of what they're up to...

these guys are getting to be as good as Apple is at extracting $ from your wallet.

Can't keep track with the number of new models JB have been releasing recently..... :duh2:

the PA10 looks definitely sexy... i fear i'll buy it!

Seems like a higher-end version of their more affordable BC series, but how are they pulling 650 lumens out of a single 14500 in the PA10???

Does anyone know how the modes work?

Is the (daily/normal mode) sequence configurable? (H/M/L/LL - and you can rearrange them in any order)
or
Are the modes ramping?

I know it says configurable, but I don't know in what way.....it's a deal breaker for me.

Nevermind - it's not programmable in anyway. Just called BOG.....they don't have a sample yet, but they were able to clarify the specs.

They definitely have my interest. I've never had a JETBeam...always kind of wanted one.

I could stand to upgrade my front pocket EDC Quark 123^2 R5, which has been with me every day since January of 2010. Supposedly I could get another 180 lumens out of the PC20. Nice.


Edit: Would the PC20 accept an 18650? I am guessing no. It would take a 17670 though, right?

I kind of get a kick on these 4 new models:

pa10 (single AA) is brighter than pa20 (2x AA)
pc10 (single cr123) is brigher than pc20 (2x cr123)

pc20 "makes an ideal pocket light". Why? Maybe because the pc10 is too small and will disappear in your pocket that you cannot find it?

aau007 said:

I kind of get a kick on these 4 new models:

pa10 (single AA) is brighter than pa20 (2x AA)
pc10 (single cr123) is brigher than pc20 (2x cr123)

pc20 "makes an ideal pocket light". Why? Maybe because the pc10 is too small and will disappear in your pocket that you cannot find it?

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The PC20 is, for me, a perfect pocket light in size. Fits in my pocket perfectly (left front pocket, vertically, in holster or sheath, next to a can of pepper spray) and fits into my hand/fist nicely for use

Compare the runtimes between them. The PA10 gets that massive output using a 14500. Capacity is going to be in the ballpark of 750. The PC20 with a simple AW 17650 or 2xCR123 will have a capacity of ~1600


PA10 on high with 14500: Runtime 30 mins
PA20 on high with AA: Runtime 90 mins
PC10 on high: Runtime 30 mins
PC20 on high: Runtime, 120 mins

If only PC20 can run on 18650 as well....

Zeruel said:

If only PC20 can run on 18650 as well....

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But then it would (for some) be too big. There is a clear differentiation between 2x123 pattern lights that are built on a 2x123 size body (also 17650) and those built on an 18650 body.

Maybe they'll release an 18650 body or a different light altogether based on 18650. I dunno, I don't follow JETBeam at all and have never had one of their lights

Warp said:

But then it would (for some) be too big. There is a clear differentiation between 2x123 pattern lights that are built on a 2x123 size body (also 17650) and those built on an 18650 body.

Maybe they'll release an 18650 body or a different light altogether based on 18650. I dunno, I don't follow JETBeam at all and have never had one of their lights

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Then you should check out lights such as S-Mini, Jetbeam ST III Pro, Spark SL6, Thrunite TN12 etc.

Omg! That pa10 is so sexy! Nice design! I finally found an upgrade to my loved thrunite 1a! I never had a jetbeam, seems like a good moment to posses one! But i still wonder how the UI is... Does it have strobe? It doesnt say... :/

Both strobe and SOS are available.

The JetBeam PC20 looks like the Fenix PD31/32.


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it has strobe, i will buy it then! Too bad that the strobe is hard to access, its not with the turbo mode(like fenix. thrunite and others). I emailed jetbeam about how the modes H,M,L,LL get when using 14500, if it keeps the output(like AA) or what, but they`ve just sent back the product specifications as its shown in their website:duh2:....

Cheers

mtdewmike said:

The JetBeam PC20 looks like the Fenix PD31/32.

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Yes it does.

The PC20 is a little better on output though, what with the XM-L and all.

So, is the PC20 going to be compatible with a 17670?