You can get rechargeable lithium batteries in just about any size. That's definitely the way to go. Lithiums are protected from overcharging and overdischarging, so they should last a long time, unlike NiCd or NiMh which need smart chargers to reach their potential.Originally posted by: SenorBiggles
I don't like the idea of buying a bunch of disposable lithium batteries for all their other models, but ni-cad isn't much better.
Rechargable li-ion batteries are definitely smartchargers, more so than ni-cad or nimh. You are correct that rechargeable li-ion batteries are protected from overcharging and overdischarging, and that's one reason they are so expensive. The reason is that an overcharged li-ion battery is very dangerous. They are apt to explode very dangerously. For that reason, they don't only put restricting safety devices in the batteries, but have essentially redundant devices in the chargers. If you are going to go the li-ion rechargable route, note that the batteries will last a lot longer if not fully charged. At maximum charge state, they are much more susceptible to internal degradation. In any case, your rechargable li-ion batteries can't be expected to remain fully viable much more than a year or two, so be aware.Originally posted by: emeraldsky
You can get rechargeable lithium batteries in just about any size. That's definitely the way to go. Lithiums are protected from overcharging and overdischarging, so they should last a long time, unlike NiCd or NiMh which need smart chargers to reach their potential.Originally posted by: SenorBiggles
I don't like the idea of buying a bunch of disposable lithium batteries for all their other models, but ni-cad isn't much better.
It seems to me the ni-cads might be the best idea. They probably wouldn't need replacing for quite a few years. They give you two, so you could have one charging or charged while using the other. Over $200 for a flashlight seems like a lot to me, though. I've never spent over $15 for a flashlight of any kind. I do have a lot of them (probably 15 or 20 from single cell AAA's to 4 D cell emergency lights, which are flourescent!)!Originally posted by:SenorBiggles
The only drawback is the ni-cad battery. I don't like the idea of buying a bunch of disposable lithium batteries for all their other models, but ni-cad isn't much better.
It's a good deal in the same way that a cheap Lexmark printer is a good deal until you run out of ink and then reality strikes.Originally posted by: BurningDog
This Flashlight is supposed to be a good deal for $20 at any walmart.
Originally posted by: rsales
I wanted an LED like the minimag that focused. I managed to find one but also found a replacement LED lamp for my minimag here: Link to Minimag led replacement
Originally posted by: Venomous
If you want LED flashlights, look no further then Inova's.
We use em in law enforcement, tactical purposes.
http://www.theledlight.com/inova-X1.html
Different models and different prices. We have replaced the overly priced Streamlights and Sure Fire's with these.
http://www.theledlight.com/inova-XO.html
Originally posted by: emeraldsky
It's a good deal in the same way that a cheap Lexmark printer is a good deal until you run out of ink and then reality strikes.Originally posted by: BurningDog
This Flashlight is supposed to be a good deal for $20 at any walmart.
For one thing, it uses incandescent bulbs which can burn out at critical moments, thus it's unreliable. Also, it uses 2 small batteries which will cost you over $5 to replace at Walmart.
But it is a VERY bright flashlight and the initial price is attractive.
You can get Luxeon LED flashlights that run on 1 or 2 CR123s and avoid worrying about burnt out bulbs.
You can get rechargeable CR123s and avoid having to replace expensive batteries.
An Arc AAA certainly is precious. I was waiting for the price to come down....Originally posted by: screw3d
OK I don't know how.. but after reading this thread, one leads to the other, and I ended up ordering a Inova T3 even though I'm not sure what I need it for![]()
I think I'm a closet flashlight junkie..
/strokes my Arc AAA. "my preciousssss"
Yow! That looks like an awesome light.Originally posted by: SenorBiggles
Based on Venomous recommendation (and the fact that I have an Inova light that I like), I have decided on the Inova T4 when it finally comes out. Rechargeable lithium with ac and dc charger, 4 watt, 100 lumen, 2 hour runtime for around $100.
Gonna go scorch some retinas
I remember the thrill and fun of having a flashlight at summer camp. I must have been 8-9 years old. Just the sight of that beam angling up into the night sky, illuminating all the dust particles was wonderful.Originally posted by: screw3d
OK I don't know how.. but after reading this thread, one leads to the other, and I ended up ordering a Inova T3 even though I'm not sure what I need it for![]()
I think I'm a closet flashlight junkie..
/strokes my Arc AAA. "my preciousssss"