We Get Mail: Inexpensive LED Flashlight Done Right
Posted on 18 August 2008, at 6:11 pm, by Judie Lipsett
L e x just sent in a tip which may come as really good news to anyone who wants a good LED but isn’t willing to shell out the dough for one of the more pricey versions. Take a look…
A well made LED flashlight has finally come to the common person without requiring a huge bank withdrawal. (I’ve never understood $100+ mini flashlights anyway.)
Energizer is making two versions of a 1 watt LED light available now at Target. One is about 5″ long and requires two AAAs, the other uses a single AA and is 4″ long. I bought the AA model. Has a tail-cap intermittent or full-time-on pushbutton switch. Black aluminum, very sturdy, o-ring at tailcap, rubber switch cover.
Target had these for under $18. Nice pocketable (or purse-able) size, lots of light, common battery, low price.
Thanks,
L e x
Link: Eveready Black Aluminum 1 LED Weatherproof Flashlight with Lanyard
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
With a list price of about $30, this is THE brightest flashlight you can buy. 1 Watt brighter than the multi-hundred dollar military spec units and this thing is built well. Is absolutely blinding if you into it.
http://www.rayovac.com/flashlight/se4w3c.shtml
August 18th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I bought a no name version of this about a year ago from my local mom and pop electronics store. It cost about $12 and has been reliable and very useful. Mine is powered by three AAA batteries.
August 21st, 2008 at 5:44 am
I forgot to mention the lifetime warranty. Also with a week’s use, no flicker in any position or situation.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Update: About a month after purchase the light started to not come on when the switch is pushed to momentary on or full-on. It also sometimes flickers when on. I’m returning it now with a letter, taking advantage of the lifetime warranty.