I read brteds reply too late. I already sent in an order for some protected 10440s. Can you change or cancel a dx order?
I got a package from DX today with a couple of 18650s and this light http://www.dealextreme.com/p/sipik-ck361-cree-q3-wc-3-mode-180-lumen-white-led-flashlight-with-strap-1-18650-50104 The light looks pretty good but I will know more tonight when I can see how it throws outside. The quality seem ok, the tube is kind of thin when comparing to my romisen. You can tell that there are a few less machining step on a light like this as compared to something like a romisen of fenix. There was a big black chunk of crap floating around by the reflector but it was easily removed. The three modes work good although i dont think a light like this needs a low mode but no big deal. It has a reverse clicky which I really dislike but can deal with. Looks like a good light, we'll see tonight.
This order passed another dx order that shipped two days earlier and arrived faster than a manafont order that was placed four days earlier. Oreder date for this one was march 14th. Thats not too bad at all.
i changed the order to unprotected cells. i have never used unprotected cells before. I gather you just make sure you dont discharge too far and dont charge unattended.
Just did a test outside of the SIPIK CK361. That thing throws like crazy for a $15 light. I like the beam when throwing better than my romisen RC-29. Has more spill when throwing. The beam is as ugly as can be inside but for its intended use it looks great. I cant wait until someone makes an XM-L recoil.
I try not to go below 3.6V and will recharge at 3.8-3.9V if I can. The good thing is it is a pretty small cell, so there isn't nearly the energy that you would have in an 18650 if something does go wrong.
I got n order from DX in the post today, I took some photos to show what I got. Sadly it seem that the card reader I bought of ebay about a month ago does not infact work, there is a chance £2.11 is not enough for a card reader :P
A box arrived today. Which was posted in Shenzen on Saturday night - arrived at lunchtime today.
In the boxes were these two.
These were very kindly sent by Shenzen Wholesale for review. There will be more pictures and reviews of both of them at the weekend. They are an Xtar WK20 (CR123) and Xtar WK30 (AA)
Personal policy, I don't think I ought to keep review lights so there will also be a couple of giveaways in the future.
For a sneak preview, my first impression is that they are both very nice and the WK30 came with some nice accessories.
I'll start a giveaway thread once the reviews are done.
1235 lux / 222 lumens on high with the provided Xtar CR123. I need to do some homework to see if it'll take RCR cells. It is tiny, shorter than two CR123s. And very light, 20g empty, 43g with a CR123 and the lobster-claw clip. Maximum diameter is 20.7mm.
So far got part of my DX order 1 Led headlamp , 4 Trustfire TR 001 chargers , 2 18650 case , 20 cr2032 , 4 sets of red/black trustfire 18650. Still waiting on my other half .
Also got laptop batteries to harvest some cells from.
Yes, it appears to be a 3V light which is a black mark from me - CR123s round here cost a lot and eBay is fine as long as you don't want the cell right now. If I do the cheapest I've seen lately were $11.20. Each.
I've got the total output numbers for the WK30. The rest of the testing will get done at the weekend.
Don, I purchased 10 Eveready CR123s from Lighthound for $1.45 US each and they have performed as good as the $10-$12 ones I used to get at the local store. Is there an issue preventing you ordering/getting these?