ITC_Shop now selling Solarforce MC-E and SST-50 versions of L2's

I just came across on ebay versions of the L2i using both MC-E and SST-50s. Looking at the ITC's own websites, they may be selling these drop-ins separately as well. Intersting that they still sell the L2i as a 3xAAA compatible light while using the MC-E and SST-50. Am I wrong in thinking that 3xAAA would have a hell of a time driving either one of these emitters?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solarforce-L2i-AAA-18650CR123-MCE-Cree-500Lm-Flashlight-/280565468860?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item4153014ebc

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solarforce-L2i-AAA-18650-CR123A-SST-50-680Lm-Flashlight-/280562910511?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item4152da452f