So, just for the sake of discussion, all things being equal, do you prefer your LED flashlights to be regulated, semi-regulated, or non-regulated? Why?
Me?....all things being equal, I'd prefer full regulation. To me, maintaing max output for as long as possible is the idea scenario. A 25 lumen flashlight that immediately dims is less useful than a 20 lumen flashlight that maintains peak brightness for as long as possible. Peak brightness is misleading for flashlights that are non-regulated, since they will only maintain peak brightness for a short time. How do you all feel. Please discuss.
Me?....all things being equal, I'd prefer full regulation. To me, maintaing max output for as long as possible is the idea scenario. A 25 lumen flashlight that immediately dims is less useful than a 20 lumen flashlight that maintains peak brightness for as long as possible. Peak brightness is misleading for flashlights that are non-regulated, since they will only maintain peak brightness for a short time. How do you all feel. Please discuss.