Thanks a lot for the compliments, they are a encouragement to make ever better and more interesting reviews <3
So I decided to open IT… dum dum dum
And I discovered that only the blue shell and buttons are made of alluminium. The remain parts are made by genuin plastic (even I don’t know the kind).
But doesn’t matter, still be a good and cool life companion
There are 3 torx screws (6 in total) that allow you to disassemble the flashlight. To avoid losing the warranty we do not recommend to do this.
Yeah right……
Nice little light. I’d get one if I didn’t have so many already.
Hadn’t seen this review yet.
It’s very very cute.
I like the (relatively) big optic, the asymmetrical design and the tiny size.
But (there’s always something to complain, isn’t there…) the chrome trim is just chromed plastic, which will likely chip or rub off in time…
It should end up being cheaper than the TIP though, since the optics are a lot cheaper on this TINI.
Just one TIR optic in stead of an aluminium bezel, an AR coated lens and an aluminium reflector.
The battery is smaller too, and it uses 2 screws less.
But, the plastic is chrome plated and there’s a cover for the USB port.
I’ll probably buy one when the hype is over and the prices are lower.
Maybe sooner, because it’s very cute.
All Matchbox lights have a integrated battery, not for replace, I think that are not lights for 5 or 10 years of use… I see this as pure EDC for perhaps 1 or 2 recharges per week. If the light runs fine for 2 or 3 years is a good investiment for me.
I must say, I’m pretty impressed with this tiny light even though Nitecore stresses in it’s ALL METALLIC construction which Neil found out it’s not.
This thing is a featherweight. I guess Nitecore used all that plastic to give it it’s very light weight. Like others have stated, it really wouldn’t stand up to keychain rigors. I would prefer that everything was actual metal even if it added a few grams of weight and a slightly higher price.
It really is amazing how much light this tiny thing produces and to me, the low mode is fine. Thanks to saypat, at $21.00, it was a worthwhile purchase to add to my mini light collection.
Where did you order? Did your box look like the second picture below? Below is what was in my box, ordered directly from Nitecore, except the charging cable, which was a $2.95 accessory. I later realized the TIP charging cable works on the TINI - so I didn't need the charging cable after all, but now have two.
Terry, thanks for the pictures. I bought mine through andrew-amanda.com. It had a Nitecore box but different from yours. I don’t have the box as after I charged up the light and checked all functions, I pitched it.
I did get the keychain clip as I discovered it inside the instruction pamphlet after I posted the above. I see that the charging cable was a $2.95 extra so I did get everything Terry did.
Usually charging cables are almost always included but I have several extras so not a big deal but may be to a novice who doesn’t have one with the micro “in” end.
Maybe the TINI isn’t a technical upgrade from the TIP but the upgrade is in it’s teeny, tiny size and featherweight. This thing really is TINY and I really like it!
After being on my neck for a quarter the light started failing. The mode change button works intermittently, sometimes it notices a click sometimes it doesn’t. I guess it will fully break soon. Or that I’ll get too annoyed and will stop using it.
I’ve seen another member complaining about their lights dying because of button issues, though I can’t find that now. Anyway - seems there’s a design problem.
I’m very disappointed with that.
Anyway - I guess that there’s no easy way to repair it, is there?