Anyone has heard about the brand "BRONTE"? because a big bunch off these lights appeared as new at DX and they seems to be "copy" of more expensive brands like jetbeam, fenix, etc
Some are a bit expensive, and I dont know how they perform, or if they are reliable, But they look great!
no ref seen so far. 1 announcement on cpf. personally, i am not interested too much. first, i've run out of money .. Bronte has hit the market too late, honestly. 2011 was a crazy sales year for the FL manufacturers and that includes higher priced lights, see quote above. too many new brands, companies, manufacturers, XXXFire's started their own go. i resent it and disapprove. In any case, no money left. i just cleared my c-card bill for the month of Dec, ouch! (paypal deducts from my c-card that's why)
second, ..damn.. i forgot what i wanted to say.. :(
I have to admit I really like the appearance of the Bronte RA01 black. AAA/10440, Cree XP-G, M>H>L modes, Everything looks nice except that $20 price... Can't justify it when the TANK007 E09 is $11.69 on sale at DD.
Wonder if it has mode memory. Lack of a memory would really kill it.
Bronte ra01 AAA xpg-r5 blue, also in red and purple 19,50$ http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bronte-ra01-cree-xpg-r5-led-80lm-3-mode-white-light-flashlight-w-key-ring-blue-1-x-aaa-10440-114590?r=43033281
it’s a useless presentation (quick view. not review) of the light written by a dealer’s close friend and written specifically in favour of, i.e. to the benefit of that (well-known German) dealer. it’s not an independent “review” but a presentation with the dealer’s business in mind and presenting a new product.
the only useful "info" is the wallshots. the wallshots tell me: the light has no throw, no focused/tight hotspot, and a horrible green (not greenish!) tint. it seems to be a floody light with max. 80 lumens output, which can barely tailstand. It's heavy too (22grams). only the design looks nice (but then again, my Worm and Klarus look nicer lol).
I am having my cherished E09's in mind (13grams) with the nice tint and good throw, accessories, and high brightness (120 lumens output on NiMH). Price point 8.99$ or less if you shop at DD. Many boardies have bought the E09 already (incl. several copies per order).
Nonetheless i would enjoy reading a critical thorough review of it. Maybe by some new member, veer? ;)
I could buy one but i have a Terralux Lightstar 80 dispatched just today on the mail. I wonder how the tints are with these Brontes. The body definitely looks like a Preon II.
