What you got today

I got an order from DX today. This was my first from them. I thought I would share how things went and what I got because I would like to here about others orders, what they got and how everything went. I think everyone would benefit from seeing what others received, maybe get some ideas for future orders or get someones initial impressions on their items. Somebody around here is getting a yellow envelope every day. I have another DX order in the pipeline as well as one from manafont and I will report on how those went at the appropriate time. Today's order came from DX as I said earlier.

I got an order from DX today. This was my first from them. I thought I would share how things went and what I got because I would like to here about others orders, what they got and how everything went. I think everyone would benefit from seeing what others received, maybe get some ideas for future orders or get someones initial impressions on their items. Somebody around here is getting a yellow envelope every day. I have another DX order in the pipeline as well as one from manafont and I will report on how those went at the appropriate time. Today's order came from DX as I said earlier. Date of order to delivery was 31 days. I was ok with that considering the Chinese new year and all. Everything was protected and undamaged. Item 1. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/romisen-rc-29-cree-q5-wc-3-mode-180-lumen-c... This is my first flood to zoom type light and my second romisen. I can feel a bit of brand loyalty creeping in here. The finish has no imperfections at all. Forward click switch. Tailstands nice. Threads quite smooth and lubed. O-ring on tailcap. Tailcap can be twisted off a bit to prevent activation. I know there is a term for this. Tube has no knurling, is pretty solid and the forward portion has four flat sides for grip. The head is very nicely machined with non aggressive, very slightly crenelated removable bezel. The threads on the head that are used to zoom the head gave a bit of chatter initially but have become smooth with use. I don't know yet how to remove the head to lube it but it's not needed now. Performance- I am using red flame trustfire 14500 that I also got in this order. The output is amazing. I am a rookie at all this so probably easily impressed. The flood makes a perfect spot on the wall across the room about 6 feet dia. This light opened up like that and tailstanding lights up the whole room. The zoom is like nothing I have ever seen before. I have a gap between houses behind me that covers three city blocks. I was able to shoot right through there and light up the house on the fourth block. Simply amazing to me. I bought this for EDC an am very happy. Forgot to say XP-E emitter. Item 2. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mx-power-ml-108-cree-q3-wc-150-lumen-led-fl... I really like this light also. Really small. This is the kind of light that really amazes people when they see how much it puts out. The threads are pretty crude and rough. Plastic reflector nag lens. Removable brass pill (14mm as measured by iPhone ruler). Everything is super easy to get to for modding. Will not tailstand. Reverse click with nice strong feel. Small band of knurling on both the head and tailcap. This is a light I bought to hand by the back door to find my wires tortoises in the yard at night/ I have no doubt it will serve this purpose well. Those are the flashlights. I also got a trustfire charger that seems to work well and two red flame trustfire 14500 batteries. They seem to be just fine also.

Forgot to say, I typed that on my phone so please forgive typos. I can’t scroll when trying to edit.

Nice little lights. I'm a fan of the small Romisens as well.

*To remove the RC-29 Head*

- unscrew the orange bezel.

- carefully pick out the black oring around the outer lens

- remove lens

- Now you can access the two divets in the outer ring of the aluminum pill. Using a small needlenose, gently unscrew the pill from the head.

The sliding head will now come off the body.

I actually think this thread is a good idea. When ever a new order arrives for somebody, we can see what they have and their initial impressions...and from there, we can nag them for a full-out review ;) hehe.

Glad you are happy with the romisen rc-29. I recieved it about a month ago and I absolutely love it and am equally impressed with the quality and output on 14500. Especially for its size!

I got this order a couple of days ago, but I'll throw it in here. These were a few of the items in which I recieved:

Item 1: Aurora SH-033 stainless steel CR2 light

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/aurora-sh-033-stainless-steel-cree-q5-wc-5-mode-220-lumen-memory-led-flashlight-1-cr2-33814

It is the 5 mode model. As with my other aurora (ak-p7 2 mode light), the quality is fantastic. There were no flaws in the machining, and the threads were smooth. Not as smooth as they could be, but definitely nothing to complain about! The threads for the front bezel end of the light seem to only allow for a couple of turns for attachment which doesn't strike me as sturdy enough, but heck, they are stainless steel threads. They aren't going to let go unless I am doing something very wrong with the light. Only the rear threads seem to have come lubricated (as well as the rear o-ring). The fronts dont appear to have any lubrication for whatever reason. The light tailstands perfectly. I also enjoy the glow-in-the-dark o-rings, especially around the front lens. The output is fantastic, offering more of a hotspot than my quark mini cr2, but slightly less output overall. I have not done a runtime test so I cannot comment on it yet. The hi-med-lo are nicely spaced and the strobe is nice and disorienting. SOS is useless as always.

Item 2: xml-t6 on 16mm star

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/xm-lt6-885lm-led-emitter-6000k-white-light-bulb-3-0-3-5v-50599

I ordered two of these. Both came well packaged in bubble wrap, and without flaw. One found its home in my mr.lite J4, and one found its home in my trustfire tr-801 wired up to the KD 2800mah driver (wowzers its sweet). I am very pleased with them to say the least! 2 new pocket rockets in my collection now!

Item 3: 18mm OP reflector 4-pack

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/18mm-12mm-aluminum-textured-op-reflector-for-cree-led-emitters-4-pack-14598

I bought these to use in my mr.lite J4 and mr.lite BLF special as well as any other similar styled lights. I forgot however, to order glass lens replacements for the TIR optics. DOH. Oh well, I will be ordering those soon. All 4 arrived in perfect condition. No damage to reflector fit or finish. Very happy with them and the fit into their new homes!

Another ordered arrived today! I decided to splurge and get myself a birthday gift. And low and behold, it arrived on my birthday today :D

A spiffy new Fenix TK35! :D I haven't even opened it up yet, but I can't wait to start lighting up the dark with it!

Happy Birthday mizjif!

Wow, a brand new TK-35. I've been drooling for the TK-45 lately but the 35 would do just fine. I'd love to hear about how you like it. I'm curious, among other things, about how it feels in the hand because the design looks different.

Thanks for the birthday wishes!!

I was curious about the feel in the hand as well. After watching just about every review on youtube about it, and every review commenting on how it actually feels great, I bit the bullet and got it. Needless to say, they were right. Its odd shape does definitely feel good to hold! its a gorgeous light! Can't wait to try it out :D

Happy Birthday, Mizjif! Congrats on the spiffy new present

Happy birthday Mizjif!

My mailbox today is sad just the regular marketing junk and bills to pay.

Happy birthday Mizjif!

This was a busy week for me:

iTP A1 EOS SS

3 XML dropins from Manafont

1 Solarforce L2, 1 Solarforce L2P, 1 Solarforce L2X + some extension tubes

A compact 18650 Palight XPG Stainless Steel light

An MCU7 something (16340 - XPG)

Lux meter

WOW you're a sick individual .. either your old lady loves you to death or you know how to buy yourself good gifts .

what did I get this week..?

2 nitecores

5 drop ins -2 MCE , 2 P7 , and a wolf eyes xenon princess warrior drop ins

not bad .

Thanks for the wishes everyone! Yes my lady loves me to death, and sometimes I spoil myself:s lol
Aleister, that palight looks great! Could you do a review on it?:slight_smile:
I have a package waiting at the post office! Excited to see what arrives today!

[RANT]

What I got today was a threat to get a warrant to investigate whether I have a TV set or not - I do not and have not for the last 20 years. But that doesn't stop Capita trying to pretend they are an arm of the Government - which they are not - and attempt to bully people into paying for a TV Licence - currently around $256.

I'd dearly love them to turn up with a warrant. I'll have a judge (AKA my father) waiting to check its validity. Capita don't seem to realise that the laws in England and Scotland are different. Then we can have the charges of breach of the peace, impersonation of a law officer and harrassment. I'd enjoy that.

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At least DX have shipped my strange light. Only took them about 3 weeks. Wonder how long it'll take China Post to deliver it? At least it has appeared in the tracking system within 18 hours of DX saying it was shipped which is a lot better than HK Post usually manage.

nice idea for a thread..

was a good day for me..got my manafont order in.. uf-980l , ultrafire 504b and 2 18650 cells..also got 2 2800mah drivers from kd..not flashlight related but also got a new bench press..it's like christmas for me!

Happy b-day, mizjif :D That Fenix is an awesome present :p

I'm still waiting my Xeno :| Perhaps this Monday.

Happy birthday from the west coast mizjif!

I received my 604 and 605 from EDC Depot yesterday. And today I got a parcel notification so I'm hoping it is the two L2Ps I ordered from Solarforce-sales some weeks ago!

Waiting patiently on that uf980 report!!

[quote=Don]

[RANT]

What I got today was a threat to get a warrant to investigate whether I have a TV set or not - I do not and have not for the last 20 years. But that doesn't stop Capita trying to pretend they are an arm of the Government - which they are not - and attempt to bully people into paying for a TV Licence - currently around $256.

I'd dearly love them to turn up with a warrant. I'll have a judge (AKA my father) waiting to check its validity. Capita don't seem to realise that the laws in England and Scotland are different. Then we can have the charges of breach of the peace, impersonation of a law officer and harrassment. I'd enjoy that.

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[RANT]

I would love i could not have to pay the TV licence which is a steal here at about 150€ or more a year. I rarely watch tv, but when i do it's mostly one of the discoveries, national geographic or DaVinci Learning. Our national TV is so unwatchable that i find it a crime, a capital offense punishable by heavy beating and prison time (with soap involved) just for the indecency to have us pay for that very mildly and politely decribed excrement of programme. Oh god (even being an atheist") i wish i could drown them all in a spoon full of water!

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Ontopic!

A ton of stuff coming but nothing arrived yet. Many things worthy of a review, a DIY article. :/

[quote=Budgeteer]

You guys have to pay for a license just to own/watch tv? That's fugin' insane some of the bullpucky you guys in other countries have to deal with.

Man--I really do feel for you guys. That's just unfugin' believable.