3D cell Mag lite for $5 shipped **DEAD**

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: WhiteKnight
According to Flashlightreviews.com the diamonds retain the focus feature of the mags.

Yup, and it's cheaper. I'd just like runtime graphs for it if it exists.

 

[mindless1]

One issue is whether you "need" focusibility.
I ordered one of these and will be putting (don't know exact number yet) about 18 super-bright 11K MCD .1 W LEDs in it. While the Luxons are among the brightest output per LED, they aren't necessarily the most efficient way to use LEDs nor the highest total light output possible (unless you pair multiples). FWIW, driving an LED a little below it's max output will result in higher light/current ratio, at least with most- unsure about the Luxeons but you may need max output from then since you only have 2 or 3 at most.

If you move the LED array forward to the lens and have multiples, what you'd end up with is a compromise, not a tight beam but not a flood with dark center either. I find that compromise to be pretty close to the beam shape I wanted anyway so loss of ability to focus isn't all that important.

It seems I'm also in the minority about regulated brightness. I prefer the LED to get dimmer, and with that, drain current at a lower rate towards the end of the battery life. Otherwise, particularly with NiMH, you may find your light VERY quickly going out, almost no warning at all, sudden darkness.

 

[pyro451]

Originally posted by: WhiteKnight

Originally posted by: pyro451
The EverLED is one of the few FOCUSABLE LED modules for maglites. The Diamond modules are fixed focus (spot size) and defeat the purpose of having a mag lite with an adjustable beam head.

The $14.95 spot miser puts out less light than mini mag sized lights (check out the review at flashlightreviews or LED museum). The price for the everLED seems ridiculous, but it still appears to be the best choice.

Don't forget, many of these modules contain regulated power supplies as well as the LED, so it's a bit more the "just an LED."

If someone here buys one, maybe they can post an AT review?

According to Flashlightreviews.com the diamonds retain the focus feature of the mags.

Sorry, my bad, I was referring to the Fraen optic Diamonds which are not focusable. I should have been more specific.

 

[Steelerz37]

has anyones lights shipped yet? mine still say Awaiting Shipping Confirmation

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: Steelerz37
has anyones lights shipped yet? mine still say Awaiting Shipping Confirmation

Waiting... Ordered 1 on the 7th. It hasn't been charged on credit card either.

 

[deejayshakur]

ordered 4 on the 7th, cc charged, still awaiting shipping...

 

[lotust]

I ordered on the 6th ot 7th

We're sorry, we were unable to complete your order listed below. Unfortunately, HSN did not receive enough of this product to fulfill your order. The order has been cancelled.

Boooo Boooooo :thumbsdown:

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: lotust
I ordered on the 6th ot 7th

We're sorry, we were unable to complete your order listed below. Unfortunately, HSN did not receive enough of this product to fulfill your order. The order has been cancelled.

Boooo Boooooo :thumbsdown:

You ordered NINE of them!?? I haven't gotten any change yet. I only ordered one.

 

[thebestMAX]

Mine still shows "awaiting shipping confirmation" but not cancelled. CC not charged yet either.

Course I only ordered ONE of them.

 

[Steelerz37]

I only got one cancelled email. I ordered 2 lights. I would have thought they would send 2 emails considering I got 2 order confirmation emails with 2 different order numbers. Both of the status' on the site still say Awaiting Shipping Confirmation, though.

 

[Slacker101]

Ordered 1 got cancelled:disgust:

 

[byronface]

teh b0ring

 

[NiKeFiDO]

ordered mine the 7th also: "awaiting shipping confirmation"


EDIT: just got my cancellation email also. o well, thers $5.45 i didnt need to spend anyway.

 

[corinthos]

just got my order cancellation email...
with a possibly bogus reason: insufficient stock...

 

[OneStepsAhead]

The dogs cancelled mine, too.

:| :| :| :| :| :| :|

You know what they say, if it looks too good to be true, it probably isn't true!

 

[Mercmaster]

Same story here, ordered one, got a cancellation notice today.

 

[dabuddha]

Got my cancellation today. It was worth a try I guess

 

[bobbyZ34]

Got 3 separate emails. Each one a cancellation due to insufficient stock...............................

Oh well

 

[lotust]

Originally posted by: NiKeFiDO
ordered mine the 7th also: "awaiting shipping confirmation"


EDIT: just got my cancellation email also. o well, thers $5.45 i didnt need to spend anyway.

LOL yep i have like 3 mag lights allready

 

[minendo]

Oh well it was worth a try.

 

[maximo]

my orders were cancelled, oh well, i save some money.

 

[moshquerade]

anybody actually going to get one of these?
what a stupid system they have.... letting all those orders pile up and not just letting us know before we placed the order that they were actually OOS. :roll:

 

[anandtechrocks]

I'm still awaiting shipping confirmation. I only ordered one.

 

[deejayshakur]

ordered 4, 2 cancellation e-mails received. however, all 4 cc charges have been reversed...haha i hate hsn.

 

[ViciouS]

Originally posted by: HSN
Dear VICTOR M######,

We're sorry, we were unable to complete your order listed below. Unfortunately, HSN did not receive enough of this product to fulfill your order. The order has been cancelled.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service. Call 1.800.933.2887 (8 am-1 am ET, 7 days/week)

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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ORDER DETAILS:
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Account #: 6977$$$$$
Reference #: 397))))))1
Order Date: May 07, 2005
Payment Method: Visa

Product: Maglite SS3D116--3 Cell inDin Flashlight in Blue
Item #: 260948
Quantity: 1

Merchandise Total $ 20.45
Shipping & Handling $ .00
Autoship Setup Fee $ .00
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Order Total $ 5.78

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Yeah i got a question where is my mo fo order