Re: LED flashlights?

In article <11hc9luod4m2af2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Grant Erwin <grant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Does anyone have a source for LED flashlights that work very well and are
> reasonably priced? Please mention why you like the particular one you
> recommend,
> don't just dump out an URL.
>
> Thanks!
>
> GWE

I have 3 LED flashlights...

First is a 5 LED 'Inova X5'

http://www.inovalight.com/site.html?X5-ov

Got it as a gift about a year and a half ago, and have used it quite a
bit. Brilliant white light, beautiful machine work... uses expensive
looking 123A Lithium batteries, but as of yet, they show no sign of
being run down. This light is much better suited as a close range
'flood' type flashlight, as are most LED's I've seen. As far as being
used as a weapon, who cares. I stay out of those situations anyway.

The second one was also a gift. It's a Radio Shack single LED 'Hands
Free Mini Task Light' part number 630-1143.

http://tinyurl.com/as2sm

Sorry about the tinyurl, but the address is really long... you can just
go to radioshack.com and search on the part number for the same thing.
Uses 2 CR2032 button cells. It hangs over your ear and looks a like a
little 'Boom Mic'. It's very small, and great for quick close rang hands
free jobs. One draw back IMHO is it's pushbutton switch return spring is
way to light, and easily switched on accidently in your pocket. This
shortcoming has cost me 2 sets of batteries so far.

Third is a little keychain, single LED 'Pulsar P-1-BK'. Uses 2
replaceable 2016 button cells batteries, and sports a momentary
'squeeze' type switch. I didn't think much of it at first, but quickly
learned to LOVE it. Probably used it an average of 3+ times a day in the
2 or so years I've had it. It's original batteries are even still
strong. Nice thing about this one, is that I always have my keys (and
it) with me. Even picked up a spare unit a while back. The downside is
having to hold it on, but it's really more intended/suited to just
taking a quick look at things than as a work light anyway. I can't
recommend one of these inexpensive lights too much. (A neighbor got a
very similar light employing a slide type switch. It was going on all
the time in his pocket... waste of time)

Good Luck!

Erik
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