Dorcy 1 AAA LED?

jdb2 · Feb 17, 2004

I just noticed a one-cell AAA LED light by Dorcy at Wal-mart this weekend. It sells for about $6.00. If I had never found CPF, and hadn't just received an ARC AAA, I would have thought this cheap Dorcy light was great.

It doesn't have a smooth beam, isn't tiny, and isn't waterproof, but it's handy. Does anyone have long-term experience with it?

Badbeams3 · Feb 17, 2004

Some do have a smooth beam. I have one in my pocket at all times. The Arcs are better quality...no doubt...but for 6 bucks you can`t go wrong. I gave many away at Christmass.

Ken

jbroker83 · Feb 17, 2004

Yes, unfortunately, the Wal-marts in my city are all out of these, as I have grabbed the only six that I could get my hands on. They are very handy in complete darkness, and as mentioned before, some do have okay beams as well. In Omaha, they sell for 5.88 per light, so it's really an economical way (both the light and battery) to get into an LED.

pedalinbob · Feb 17, 2004

no, it certainly isnt on the same level as an infinity ultra or arc aaa.

however: it is an excellent litle light for $6.
i personally think it is the best bang-for-the-buck LED out there. i have given away many as gifts.

want to smooth out the beam? remove the head, press out the lens/reflector, and sand the chrome off. the beam will then be smooth and nearly identical as all the other led lights.

Bob

JerryM · Feb 17, 2004

I don't notice the beam all that much. I like the fact that it is small enough to carry in my pocket with my clipper, comb, and Swiss Army knife.

It is brighter than the Arc or other 1 cell lights, seems to be rugged enough, and is much cheaper.

All in all a great bargain.

Jerry

Mark_Larson · Feb 17, 2004

This was my first flashlight (aside from a Solitaire). Excellent value, great beam. I don't need my flashlights to be able to survive a nukular blast.

Xrunner · Feb 17, 2004

Yes, I have several of them. They don't compare with an Arc, but you can't go wrong for $6 each. I also gave a few away at Christmas and people loved them. Overall a great little light for the price.

-Mike

RonM · Feb 17, 2004

At under $6 it's a steal. I give them to people who show an interest in my Arc AAA or other more expensive LED flashlights. Had been using one as my nightstand light until today, when I gave it away to a customer of mine.

If they have 'em in stock, buy 3 or 4. Spread 'em around the house, give them to the wife and kids, give them to friends. You'll be back to Wally World in no time looking for more.

dda · Feb 17, 2004

If you tighten the tail cap down, it is waterproof. At least those I have are.

PlayboyJoeShmoe · Feb 17, 2004

I have one of each color. One has a noticeably better and brighter beam. I own ARC AAA and Infinity Ultra AA. I carry them because I KNOW I can't kill them with sweat.

But that one particular Dorcy is brighter than both!

Bravo25 · Feb 18, 2004

I have gotten 3 of them. I buy them whenever they hit the shelf. All of them seem to have about the same beam. Not bad for walking to the car, or low light situations.

RonM · Feb 18, 2004

The Dorcy 1 AAA is truly the LED for the masses. It's at a price point that won't phase non-flashaholics. It's also a good bit brighter than the Arc.

Hogosha · Feb 18, 2004

I have one in the key pocket of my Levi's at all times. And I am beating the crap out of it! It is starting to lose some of the anodizing around the head, but I am still on the original battery. Wally World has not had them by me in a while, if they have them by you buy a bunch!! They are great!

Defectfully
Patrick

tkl · Feb 18, 2004

Do they stand on end?

Doug S · Feb 18, 2004

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Do they stand on end?

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Only on the wrong end.

tkl · Feb 18, 2004

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Only on the wrong end.

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In a thread in the General section Target is supposed to carry the full line in March. The 3led AA would be good for the house.

LightScene · Feb 18, 2004

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Walmart sells a 3 led Nightblaster which runs on 3 AAA's for $7.50. It has a built in swivel clip, which also makes it very easy to hold in your teeth. I think that's a more useful light than the Dorcy 3 led AA, which is probably also quite a bit more expensive.

neogoon · Feb 18, 2004

Finally! After a few months of looking in 4 different stores in 3 counties, my local Wal-Mart has them back in stock. I picked up a red, gray and blue. Nice little lights....such a deal!

357 · Feb 18, 2004

Anyone have beam shots of this Dorcy 1AAA.

I recall that incadescent Dorcys tend to have bad beams (like Mags). Does this hold true for LED Dorcys?

neogoon · Feb 18, 2004

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Anyone have beam shots of this Dorcy 1AAA.

I recall that incadescent Dorcys tend to have bad beams (like Mags). Does this hold true for LED Dorcys?

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Direct link to Craig's reviews of the 1-LED Dorcy is here: http://safeco2.home.att.net/dorcy1.htm -- to me, color is good and I'm not that picky about beam shape, especially in a six dollar light.

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