This is why I love this place.
Thanks for the code!, ordered one and used the discounted upgraded shipping for like an extra $1.41
Hard to believe the comparable Nitecore goes for $79.99 if in fact it is the same. If it’s not, it is a dang good clone looking at the pictures.
We will all know soon:)
Worth the risk for less than $25 shipped.
One question….have this a two stage switch? (one of the best interfaces that i have tested) like the mh20 or is only a bad copy with a external similar design and a bad quality electronic, quality of threads, anodized, regulation, ipx….
Yes some of Nitenumen’s lights do look like Solarforces. Nitenumen is just rebranding perhaps, and hopefully picky with their sources. I have the Solarforce SC01. Great little light. Well made, nice UI and good performance with 14500 Li (but not so good with AA).
You knocking ghetto lights? You’ve wondered onto the wrong forum I’m afraid.
Yeah good point, Manaker U11 is great flashlight, but this is stil BLF,and many other people would rather spend 10-11$ on pair of 18650 like Samsung 30Q, or Panasonic A/B…
Let’s wait for descent review,and see how it works
If the quality of NE01 is decent - I totally agree that for many people that simply needs a light - it could be a good choice. Great majority doesn’t really need best fit&finish, nice looking tint, perfectly spaced modes…they don’t freak out when charging does not terminate exactly at 4,2V.
My point is that if someone is short on money for something - better not gamble or buy poor quality item, as he would need to buy twice.
Why is that ? Are built in chargers lower quality or something?
It would seem flashlight with built in charger is more versatile as you can always take the cell out and charge it in external charger. But in EDC scenario when you have no spare cell you can always find someone with smartphone charger. Nowadays these adapters can easily deliver 1-2A or even more but I don’t suppose that flashlights will support Qualcomm Quick Charge anytime soon
I think that when there’s room for additional electronics it’s just convenient to have build charger rather than not. After all every rechargeable electronics evolve in that direction - virtually nobody takes off their batteries from the phone to charge in external charger and in new models battery removal is not even possible as deemed unnecessary.
On the off note: I wonder when we will see first Qi compatible wireless charging flashlight - there is already one using some kind of wireless tech (http://www.orcatorch.com/product/WR10.html), but needs dedicated charger so I see no advantages over normal gold coated electrical contacts and dedicated cradle. Qi v1.2 can deliver up to 15W of power so it will be enough to quickly charge large capacity cells.
Well, I could understand that built-in charger is not as good as a separate one (like Opus or Lii), there’s also no fresh air access…but on the other hand - as altonx wrote - it’s a perfect EDC.
Usually I recommend such flashlights for people that does not have external charger. It’s very convenient, perfect for trips.
From my perspective - even not that good charging that can reduce battery life is not something that typical person would even notice, if they’re using light rarely. For a ‘pro’ that wants to squeeze everything from the battery - this could be marginal issue in my opinion. Or maybe I’m missing something here…so please enlight me
From my point of view, there are two disadvantages of flashlights with built-in chargers:
First - Possible compromise of the waterproofing.
The USB port rubber plug can be inadvertently unplugged or not plugged in all the way, which can lead to water exposure.
Second (maybe less rational) - The idea of a Li-Ion cell in a sealed metal container being pumped with electrons and heating up is slightly disconcerting to me.
Do you guys worry about possible explosions due to charger / cell malfunction?
Absolutely not, I mean now days quality high drain 18650 you can buy for 3-4$ like Samsung 25R or LG HG2. Never heard that someone had a problem with original cells even with much worse chargers. If you intend to use some cheap Ultrafire 9900mAh then you have a potential problem for sure