Got my black 5600k C01 today (ordered 21st Dec, so not bad with Xmas delays).
First impresions, a nice well made torch, lovely small size, NW has good tint
(hope the 3200k isn’t too orange :-). clip seems fine. i’d already jumped in and ordered
a Red in 3200k and a blue in 5600k when they were released a few days ago, and am glad i did.
I tried a fresh Costco alkaline and a used Energizer alkaline with 1.3v left in it, I fished out
of my battery recycle bin, I couldn’t see any difference in output, looks fine with Energizer.
will leave it on overnight to see if torch is a true vampire and will drain every volt out,
hope it does, will update this later.
UPDATE #1:
24hrs later, torch still giving out very usable light on Energizer, now showing .75v.
I just used superglue to stick the magnets in the slot. Wish the magnets were a little more stronger as they will hold the light only on a even flat surface. I got them from the fasttech link.
Weird, my C01 with magnet sticks fine horizontally, that magnet was also from Fasttech.Maybe there is a lot variation in magnetisation in the magnets for sale. Anyone has experience with that?
Looks like there are others like me who haven’t received their Sofirn C01 — I believe I was one of the first to order the C01 — I ordered last 11/11/2018.
For some reason, Sofirn only actually shipped my C01 on 12/31/2018. The tracking info indicates it has reached my country and should be ready to claim in our Post Office soon though… That’s already over 60 days (I asked AliExpress system to extend the Buyer Protection Period).
And I’m happy to report that they managed to sort out the clip, it is a new, well-fitting clip, not made out of cheese, and I find the stiffness precisely right.
my order for black ones, was placed on 11/10/18, and arrived 12/12/18… 32 days
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apparently the red and blue models go by speedboat instead of rowboat…
ordered 1/7/19
arrived in California 9 days later
Tracking says:
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Your item arrived at our USPS facility in SAN FRANCISCO CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER on January 16, 2019 at 6:15 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
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Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
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January 8, 2019, 4:32 pm
Processed Through Facility
GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA
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Is selecting Paypal a requirement for being able to cancel payment and request the BLF price adjustment?
Numerous different computer, network, and browser options all fail to result in Paypal being an option.
At this point, I should probably just give in and enter my credit card info, which it appears will complete the transaction right away at the regular price, but I thought I’d ask.
. :+1:
