Preon P1 MKIII

[Newguy2012]

The new Preon P1 Pre-poduction is on sale. https://darksucks.com/products/preon-p1
Anyone here getting it? The efficiency of the light looks to good to be true. I'm bit impressed how much stuff is packed in the light for the price.

[SNES]

Just picked one up in satin nickel!

[scout24]

Looks interesting. Great choice of emitter. Does this have mode memory?

[Newguy2012]

There's no memory. You can configure what mode the light starts first.

[K2-bk-bl-rd]

Grabbed one! They look great and come with a proper LED and clip!

[archer6817j]

There's no memory. You can configure what mode the light starts first.

Actually there is memory

[Newguy2012]

Actually there is memory

"Memory Function = revert to mode 1"
Indeed it does. Does that mean the light will start from the first cycle in the config? He was asking about mode memory. I thought he meant remembering the last output you used.

Are the runtime tested using the Recyko battery? The runtime is really long compared to your beta lights.

[Cerealand]

Any ideas if the prototypes were manufactured in California?

wow, satin nickel sold out already.

[malJohann]

Ordered one in Polished Nickel just after the sale went live.

[Newguy2012]

Any ideas if the prototypes were manufactured in California?

wow, satin nickel sold out already.

Satin Nickel option is still available for me.
Edit: NVM

[SNES]

I was just going to ask which finish people think will be the most popular. Guess that answers that.

[Cerealand]

Good think you ordered that already.

[SNES]

Good think you ordered that already.

I know, right. I figured they would be around for days.

[mk2rocco]

Dang, I can't stand mode memory. Really great update to the Preon though, I may get one anyway since it can run single mode.

[Strintguy]

I tried so hard to convince myself to buy one, but I have 5 P1 originals that don't get enough use already...

[nfetterly]

Tuxedo black & polished nickel.

[Cerealand]

I really hope the improved switch is as advertised. I have several previous generation p1 that turn on accidently while clip to my pocket.

[Chauncey Gardiner]

I couldn't decide which one to purchase....... Sometimes getting older (61) and not being able to make up one's mind has its advantages.

~ Chance

[Chauncey Gardiner]

I really hope the improved switch is as advertised. I have several previous generation p1 that turn on accidently while clip to my pocket.

Jason stated on his FB page that he'd been carrying one for a few weeks and hadn't had one APA. Accidental Pocket Activation.

~ CG

[Cerealand]

Now I want that knife.

[elzilcho]

Actually there is memory

Was that in the specs or description? The only mention of memory I recall was "no memory" regarding the burst function. Can the mode memory be disabled?

This is also on the product page: Memory Function = revert to mode 1

Hopefully that's what you meant by it having memory?

[scout24]

If it has real mode memory, I'll buy two of them to replace L-M-H AAA lights that I have.

[archer6817j]

The Preon uses a “hybrid” memory where it does remember the last setting, but a mode change reverts back to mode 1. Basically you don’t have to scroll through the whole UI to start at the beginning.

[wacbzz]

Just ordered one and some extra batteries. I hope the battery hype is real.

One thing i didn’t notice on the website is place of manufacture. Do anybody know where these are actually being made?

[Newguy2012]

Just ordered one and some extra batteries. I hope the battery hype is real.

One thing i didn’t notice on the website is place of manufacture. Do anybody know where these are actually being made?

I think the Four sevens were made in China.

[elzilcho]

The Preon uses a “hybrid” memory where it does remember the last setting, but a mode change reverts back to mode 1. Basically you don’t have to scroll through the whole UI to start at the beginning.

I'm not sure I understand this. Let's say I'm on vacation and have the light set to config 4 (low-med-high + burst). I need medium to see my way up the stairs to the condo. Then I put the light on the nightstand and go to bed. If I need to use the toilet a couple hours later, the light will then come on in medium? Or will it revert to mode 1, which would be low?

[TimeOnTarget]

Just picked one up in satin nickel!

Me too!

I have a copper one in a cool temp, but I much prefer something warmer. This should hit the mark.

[Cerealand]

Foursevens lights were manufactured in China. I was hoping since these were prototypes, we would be fortunate enough to have these made by Jason or his staff.

[Newguy2012]

I'm not sure I understand this. Let's say I'm on vacation and have the light set to config 4 (low-med-high + burst). I need medium to see my way up the stairs to the condo. Then I put the light on the nightstand and go to bed. If I need to use the toilet a couple hours later, the light will then come on in medium? Or will it revert to mode 1, which would be low?

I think it would be MED.

[mk2rocco]

I think so as well. A light with mode memory can never be trusted [emoji23]