<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by WarrenI:
Well I'm not a big fan of the Arc-LS (somthing to do with the high cost), but I do love the Arc-AAA (my primary light). I think you have to look at it this way:
*You are in a great position as you have not purchased anything yet. Nothing spent!
*As the Arc-AAA shines easily to 15 feet, do you wish for more light?
*Can you handle something like half the length of a Mini-Mag (2AA) to be your primary light to be carried around?
*Does the run time of at least 4+ hours at full brightness (somewhere over 40 feet of beam reach) sound OK with you?
*Are you willing to spend $6 for a "123" battery at each 4+ hour battery change?
If your answers to the above are all "yes", then an Arc-LS with the "123" battery holder is the light for you! It is expensive, but in your case, you haven't spent anything yet! If you buy the Arc-AAA ($24 w/shipping) and the either the PAL or EternalLight ($40 w/shipping), you are looking at a $60 plus bill. For about $20 more, you can get an Arc-LS with one "123" holder. I chose the "123" for you as it seems to produce the most light (but with a reduced run time) with the least size. I think where you start getting into cost overruns, is when you elect to pick-up the entire set with the single and double AA battery holders. Do your homework and research which one will suite your purpose and purchase just that holder. I don't think you will be changing holders each week!
But, I do like the Arc-AAA (my favorite little torch) and the EternalLight (a little more like a toy with all the modes, useful?). As for the PALs, you got to really see one before you buy. You either are going to be OK with it, or hate it (my opinion)!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hello Warren1,
Thanks for the advise. I'm really interested in purchasing the Arc LS, but from what I'm reading, some people are saying that the led does not use it's full potential.
Do you know any stats on that Arc Ls, Pal or Eternal light (ie: Candellas or Lumins) ?
thanks,
sylvestor