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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: TerraLUX TLF-3C2AAEX LightStar220 3-Watt LED Aluminum Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)
First, let me tell you that I am a bit of a flashlight nut. I have many. I often debate with others what to look for in a flashlight. This is not the smallest light, nor the brightest. However, I have looked long and far for something just like this one.Here is what I like in a light: 1. Powered by traditional batteries. Yes, it's true that the (much) more expensive lithium cr123a batteries pack more punch, and have a longer shelf life, but the cost is ridiculous. I use this light a lot - hours each day. I want a light that is powered by easy to find and inexpensive batteries, or even better, easily found rechargeables. I use Sanyo Eneloop batteries. Very very good. 2. Small size. I carry this around with me much of the time at work, and need something I can have on my belt, or back pocket. This one is a great size. It's a little heavy, but that is due to the amazingly thick body. It is seriously beefy. 3. Tactical switch. I like it. That's... Read more
83 of 91 people found the following review helpful
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Paid about $35 including shipping on this.eBay has it for about a dollar less if you want to risk it. You do not have to pay the $65 tag you see under the photo here on Amazon. Just look at the multiple sellers listed. My seller sold at $29, plus shipping. Bright as hell! Reviewer that says he questions the 220 lumens rating? Maybe, something was wrong with his, but not mine. There is also an older version of this light rated at 180 lumens. Maybe, he got one of those instead. It looks exactly the same, but probably has a Luxeon in it. The older ones I've seen though were always a green metallic color. It's 220! Don't look into it! Blinding. Shine it up into the sky at night, looks like a light saber able to reach aircraft. It's definately as bright as my tri-Luxeon Rebel 90, Mflare 4D, 500 lumen light on its low setting of (220-250 lumens). Machining and finish are superb. The only thing, I'm not so sure... Read more
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: TerraLUX TLF-3C2AAEX LightStar220 3-Watt LED Aluminum Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)
As of this posting, this is one of the brightest lights currently on the market that runs on 2 AA cells.I fully disagree with another reviewer that claims a 90 lumen light he owns is brighter, & a candlepower forums reviewer claims that a 130 lumen Fenix is brighter. They either used batteries that couldn't handle the current required, had dirt on their contacts, or got a defective unit, or have other than honest motives. This light far outshines my 140 lumen LED upgrade module in my 3 D cell maglite. With 2500mah Tenergy rechargeables in it, I would guess it's pretty close to 180 lumens... which is really bright! When I turned it on at work, jaws dropped, & everybody wanted one. I suspect just like most AA & AAA LED lights, you'll get closer to it's rated lumens (220) by using lithium AA cells. It ran 2 hours & 35 minutes on high on the cells I used, before the light dimmed noticeably. I cheated a little by using relatively newer fully... Read more |