If it’s less than twice the price of the EA4, I’ll be getting one.
Really liking the lumen spread on this one.
If there were a really sturdy holster option for it I'd definitely get one
I wish the EA4/EA4W had a micro mode… 
yeah me too… i have grown to appreciate low lumen lights
Yeah… but you have to say that the german price for the EA4 is @ 104,- USD too 
So the increase to the EA4 is about 33% - Hopefully we get a nice offer from fasttech
Am I the only one not bothered by the EA4's lack of an ultra low mode? The EA8 is nice, but I'm not wild about using 8 AA's and IMO, $145 is way too expensive. BTW, I paid $59 for my EA4
I would ignore German price of this light, EU=inflated prices.
Why XML and not XML2, wouldnt that give more like 1000lm?
Hard to believe that 590lm will be for 3h45min while 900lm which is almost twice the lumens will be full 2h?
And as I read at CPF it will most likely switch back to high from turbo after couple of minutes, thus making it impossible to neither run it on high non-stop nor achieve 2h runtime on max.
All of a sudden EA4 seems better light than EA8, comparable output, less batteries to use.
Or Im missing something here :D?
EDIT: Looks like I am - 3 times the cd output=much more throw, right?
I do hope Im missing, because EA8 was supposed to be everything EA4 users wanted it to be, right :D?!
I thought the modes were perfectly spaced when I first got the EA4W. Then I started using it as a bedside light and realized it’s missing one thing; a lower low. The moonlight mode is not a killer for me; I still really like the light and find myself reaching for it a lot.
I’m with you on the 8xAA’s; The way I do things, I would need 16 AA NiMH just for that one light. $145 is steep too; maybe 50% more than an EA4, tops.
Guys read my post 
German prices are way overpriced… the EA4 is here 80€ - I bought it for 35€ at fasttech
So, is there any US sites listing this light yet?What about any of the HK sellers?
Check out battery junction… $99.95!
It looks like BatteryJunction dosen’t actually have them yet.The price isn’t bad, but I am sure other US sellers will have it for less.Still, it’s already less than the TK41!
Crap. Another IMO must have light. Looks like it would be a pretty good thrower too.
You may have a hard time putting 8xAAs in the Crelant.
This is a serious competitor for the TK41.
It looks like FastTech have the EA8 / EA8W for sale. Use PRICECONTROL as coupon code to reduce the price (advertised price is $99.90)…
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thanks 
nitecore sucks, but make some nice lights
pulled the trigger on this one!
I got one of these from Illumination Supply. I have to say I’m very impressed with the amount of flashlight you get for the price (in terms of features and performance). The UI’s a little tricky to get used to, but it’s workable.
edit: correct a typo
I already have a tk41. So why do I still want this one so bad? :~
you got to feed the addiction. dont try to fight it >)