I understand the charts, but thanks for the detailed reply !!!
My point was that 'under-' or 'over-driven' can be a bit subjective. :)
That is why I said it was a bit tricky ;)
You are 100% correct - it's a tricky business balancing runtime with output.
Since it's a fairly linear relationship between the two, it is the torch designer's choice where to land on the matrix.
For the size of the cell, an approximate 1C current draw seems to be a good practical starting point for an EDC. (<----- 100% opinion.)
Bumping the current up 2.5 times to 1500ma will yield less than twice the lumen output while dropping runtime to 20 min or less.
Since the perception of brightness is not linear, the trade would seem like a poor one.
It is more like the taste of each one in that case, having modes, I would like a turbo,high or whatever we call it at 1A at least, and the choice of the manufacturer is something some will like, other will dislike and others will not bother.
Being fair, when we got high modes like that, with batteries like this one, we (or at least me) might tend to abuse of that mode reducing runtime, but even having said this, I would prefer it, I might be lumenholic hehe.
That is a really neat looking light. Thanks for the review. I have to say that I agree that they could probably bump the output to 1 Amp though on high. Its nice having an extended low though.
Great review! I would certainly buy one if I didn't already have an iTP A1 EOS.
Actually it’s much brighter than the numbers would lead you to think and it lights up a dark room easily which is it’s true purpose anyway. Torches this size aren’t meant to be throwers or light a whole back yard and little pocket rockets (I own a few) are basically sub-compact cars with a big block motor stuffed in them. Fun to show off in and smoke the tires but horrible for day to day use and regular commuting.
You do realize that you can still order one, don’t you? Just PM Ric_CN and I’m sure he’ll hook you up.
I got mine today. I noticed the package was opened by customs. Maybe they didn't believe it was a flashlight. I stuck in a new cr123a. Dim light. Ok it is 3 mode. Twisiting no change. Pulled out battery, yes fully charged. Tried again, bright light.Must be one mode, kept twisting, low mode, 5 more twists, medium, 6 more high, two more low,4 more medium, 6 more high, 7 more low, 3 more medium. I think I have a problem with mine.
Update: It has memory you idiot
Had similar kind of problem with CR123A, seems to be a bit short for this light. Works much better with 16340.
Maybe lengthening the spring would help?
On further inspection I was not changing modes fast enough and a few times the battery pushed too far down and the light won't work. I am using a 4 7s cr123a and it is a tight fit. I hope my tf flames fit (whenever they show up) I like that it has memory.
Mine has died in use. Never seen an IMR so it's hardly as if it's been abused.
Not impressed.
Nice review, I like it…something new and very compact
My two units from FancyFlashlights arrived while I’m away working oversea. Only today able to play with it. Indeed it is small and cute. 
As for mode change ‘issue’ (issue for some including me as need to turn it on and off very fast), I found a perfect solution. While the light is in off mode, press the tail end silver tab down, the light will turn on. Release it and press again (have to be fast) then it will switch to next mode. It is better than twisting on and off to switch mode.