I just spotted that HDS banner. It never had any pics on it so I never knew what HDS was and didnt bother until I clicked it because I was bored. I have heard that HDS is trying to replace Arc. Now I know that most of you are very loyal to Arc but please answer honestly what you think of the HDS light. I understand that it didnt come out yet. What are its expectations? It seems like a decent light, priced just like the LS and Arc4 models. Even similar in design.
HDS:can it really replace Arc?
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Minjin
Flashlight Enthusiast
Do a little bit of searching. Similar in design? HDS is the one who designed the Arc4...
Mark
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GarageBoy
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Yea, when are they gonna be out?
IlluminatingBikr
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I think they are great. They aren't really "replacing" the Arc lights, more just continuing them and improving them.
MicroE
Enlightened
HDS expects to start shipping towards the end of December. Check out the HDS thread in the Manufacturers Forum.
DavidR
Newly Enlightened
I think the HDS EDC looks like a great light. I think it will carry on the tradition of ARC but not necesarily replace it.
NewBie
*Retired*
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Mags_suk said:
They claim that their Basic flashlight can emit up to 42 lumens. Is this even possible with a single CR123A light?
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Yes, easily.
Mags_suk said:
They claim that their Basic flashlight can emit up to 42 lumens. Is this even possible with a single CR123A light?
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Yes, easily.
Dr_Joe
Enlightened
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and as of today none of the EDC's from HDS have been shipped.
We do however know Henry's prior work in the field is outstanding (Action Light and ARC 4+) so nothing short of greatness is expected. I have a feeling Henry won't let us down.
In the meantime I keep checking the mailbox for my EDC Ultimate GT ! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/au.gif
We do however know Henry's prior work in the field is outstanding (Action Light and ARC 4+) so nothing short of greatness is expected. I have a feeling Henry won't let us down.
In the meantime I keep checking the mailbox for my EDC Ultimate GT ! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/au.gif
Neg2LED
Flashlight Enthusiast
wholy kwap!
too spensive for me even for EDC basic... or is it???
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too spensive for me even for EDC basic... or is it???
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batterystation
Enlightened
And I keep checking the mailbox for my EDC Basic.
I'm pretty patient, and I hope it'll turn out to be a great product, but at the moment, it's vaporware...
the classic model for vaporware is a promise of an outstanding technology, wringing more out of the available resources (Luxeon and 1x123) than anyone else, then a slipping ship date... some of these folks paid a loooooong time ago.
the classic model for vaporware is a promise of an outstanding technology, wringing more out of the available resources (Luxeon and 1x123) than anyone else, then a slipping ship date... some of these folks paid a loooooong time ago.
Minjin
Flashlight Enthusiast
Would you prefer that HDS bring their product to market with features like this:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=782322&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
Or wait and iron them all out beforehand? I have yet to hear of any U2 complaints from the people who own them...
Mark
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=782322&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
Or wait and iron them all out beforehand? I have yet to hear of any U2 complaints from the people who own them...
Mark
LitFuse
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Deanster said:
some of these folks paid a loooooong time ago.
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I could be mistaken, but I don't think anyone has actually paid for anything yet.
Peter
Deanster said:
some of these folks paid a loooooong time ago.
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I could be mistaken, but I don't think anyone has actually paid for anything yet.
Peter
Trev1960
Newly Enlightened
Just because Henry has standards and will not release the EDC to market before it is ready why do some assume that it is vapourware? No one has paid for the EDC yet, pre orders were mainly a booking system for the first lights when they come to market, people who have pre ordered have not been billed. This point is made clearly on the HDS web site.
