Probably goes without sayin’, but I plan on putting items on my wishlist, then just checkout when the magical time arrives. Hope this is not like the local auto dealer ads…only one at that price. :~ I reckon if the items are not in stock…then I’m not out anything anyway…’cept a little time.
I have not really put it through the paces, so I cannot say much about battery life or charging. It is very bright, though, as bright as a typical XML light driven near spec. Beam profile is very throwy, so I added a diffuser lens (also shown in the thread I linked) which helps to spread the beam out nicely. I have since purchased the SSC P7 version for $20 from the DX clearance sale. It is essentially identical to the XML version, including accessories and output is pretty much on par with the XML. Again, the beam is very throwy, but I will probably keep it stock since the XML light has the wide angle lens, hence, I'll have nice throw and spill.
The description is off on this light…sez it’s a 3 lamp.
As far as the brand, I can’t tell either. But, if you scan through the pics, the last 2 or 3 show the box, and it’s red/black/gold/organge with a dragon in the shape of ‘2012’…if that helps. Kinda looks like an ‘artillary shells’ fireworks box…lol.
Now the question becomes, do you combine the orders and risk the shipment being held up because one item is out of stock?, or do them separately and risk them running out of stock because their server is going to take a sheet with the high volume of traffic.
That web site is already shaky as far as operation with light load on it, I for see problems with a one hour window.