I got a CW Ti3 in December 2016 and have always loved the firefly mode and size of the torch. I have been close to getting another one (as a backup) the past couple months, but I’m glad I held off since this sale came out of nowhere. After getting another CW and my first NW, I noticed the new CW’s firefly is noticeably brighter than that of the NW, but it’s still low. The NW is a little green, but I don’t mind, especially since the firefly is so low, almost as low as my orange L3 Illuminations L10 Nichia 4-mode torch, which has been my standard PJs torch since I got it in 2012.
Regarding the comments about the Ti3’s NMM, I was assured by Eva of ThruNite customer service in November and again this May that all new stock reverts to firefly after ~10 seconds. I do recall that previous product descriptions mentioned a hybrid memory in that the torch would advance to the next mode if turned off and on within ~10 seconds, which seems to be the current behavior.
Yeah, people seem to be misusing/abusing the term “NMM”. It essentially has no memory but to remember the past few seconds to be able to switch to the “next mode” (which is probably what’s throwing people).
NMM means that you turn it on lowest, turn it off, come back a week later, and then it comes on in medium. Off, another week later, it comes on in high. Etc.
This one always reverts back to lowest after it’s been off a few seconds.
That’s what next mode memory means? In what instance is that ever useful? I’m still pretty new to flashlight UI’s, but I can’t imagine how that would be used.
I think thrunite makes great UI. The TN4 has a true memory yet instant access to firefly and turbo as well. I like the fact that the next mode always goes down first. The TH20 also has true memory but ramping which is somewhat of a mixed bag. I think the interface on the Ti3 is perfect for the kind of light it is. Wouldn’t want it on my bigger lights but I think it is just right for this light.
My nw version came super fast. After playing around with it a little bit, I went back to order another, only to find I can order five per day…Ordered five more nw’s, five more the next day, and five cw today. Looks like everyone in the family is getting one for their birthday or Christmas, and I’ll have one in all the vehicles and rooms of the house. The firefly mode is perfect on the one I have now, and I really like the mode spacing. Not a huge strobe fan, but they put it at the end of cycling twice through the modes, so accidental strobe activation shouldn’t be an issue.
Just got my NW in! I love the spacing, and I just learned about the hidden strobe! Very cool! Thinking of picking up a CW just to see how it compares. Also, I tend to always lose my AAA lights… I can’t find about 3-4 of them I think.
From L to R:
Thrunite Ti3 V2 Neutral White
BLF Singfire 348
Lumintop Tool AAA
Olight i3E EOS
Well, before the NW I ordered arrived (arriving today), I went ahead and ordered a CW as well. While I was at it, I threw in a green T1 too. Do I really have nothing better to spend my money on?
OK so I just ordered 2 more to have for gifts. I think this is really a smart move on Thrunite’s part. Get people experiencing their brand and people will see that they make really good product!
Just traded my grandson an SC31B to get my TH20 back. Will give him one of the Ti3s as well to make it a better trade;-)
If anyone from Thrunite is monitoring this thread I hope you can source a clip like the one I showed pictures of in another thread. The TH20 with a clip is very useful. I am very happy to have it back. Still carry the Ti3 just because it is so nice useful and unobtrusive.
Thrunite is a really under rated brand. I have a tn4a hi and a tn40 and are really happy with both. The tn4a hi throws like a mofo for a 4xAA light! just ordered a TI3 v2, thanks to the OP.
I play a game with my wife, it’s called “What is the retail value of this flashlight and how much did Keith pay for it?”
I pitch the product, in this case told her how hard it is to get really low sub lumen outputs with high efficiency LED’s and how they make flashlight’s that cost over $200.
Let her open metal presentation box and try it out. She went through the modes and was impressed by the fit and finish as well as the knurling.
After my spiel, she said it was worth $26.95, then said I paid $5, I said damn you’re good!, just add .95 to that price.
Told her everyone in my family is pretty much getting one of these and a pair of noise cancelling headphones for Christmas
