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 A Superb Light December 8, 2008
Windswept
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have owned several of these lights. I still have the original one I bought 5-6 years ago and it works perfect. I use them for reading at night or for general use camping and backpacking. It does not have the light output that incandesent bulbs have but because it is LED the batteries last 4 to 5 times as they do in my old mini-mag which I have retired. Also the light beam is wide and not real narrow (spotlight) like other small LED lights so it is great for reading. Mine has been bullet proof.
Tight August 8, 2009
David Helmly (Washington D.C.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's small, lightweight, unobtrusive...and yet it's durable, great MUI (mechanical user interface), and packs a ton of light!
The only tricky thing about it is when I lend it to someone who's never seen it before they need to be told how to turn it on, but other than its non-conventional switch it performs as well or better than anything comparable. The reason it requires twisting the top to turn it on/off is because it is designed to withstand pressures of several atmospheres, as I understand it.
This flashlight (three LEDs) gives a nice spread of light with no defined boundaries as to where the beam is and where it isn't...so it's beam pattern is not designed to perform as a spotlight, however with 6 volts of electricity this thing can light up distant objects very well for its size.
It's energy efficiency is unbeatable at this price. I can take "dead" AAA batteries and not only will this thing work but I can't really notice the difference in brightness. So yes, if you take four fresh AAA cells you can turn this thing on and leave it for days going at full operating capacity!
I've dropped mine several times onto tile, pavement, and concrete, bumps that make me cringe and I wouldn't want to intentionally inflict, but this thing kept on chugging. My first one (black color btw) finally succumed to being lost in the ocean surf at night =( Right now I'm enjoying the second one I've ever owned and this time I tried the olive color exterior.
Actually one other thing, the clip is pretty fragile, that broke off within a week or two after I got it, but I actually didn't mind because it was more in the way than anything else...with just a clip-stump the flashlight can be held in your mouth really well so you can work on something with two hands.
Best travel flashlight June 26, 2009
Mary the traveler (Tucson, AZ)
Used the Princeton Attitude every night for 6 months while in India to navigate my way on sandy unlit trails. Used it with rechargable batteries (not included) and felt that the battery life was very long. The light output does fade slowly away, but didn't bother me. Large pros: Very compact, lightweight, fits in pocket, doesn't roll, throws a wide beam perfect for trail walking, and is waterproof--I accidentally dropped it into water without any damage. Cons: A little pricey, but soooo much better than any other small torch I've ever used. Sometimes the screw on and off mechanism was stiff, but once I cleaned the threads, the problem was solved. All in all, a pretty perfect choice for the traveler or backpacker.
 Good light, but no lithiums available December 11, 2008
Smaug (Round Lake Beach, IL United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a 4AAA light. I have one in the glovebox of my car. But lets face it, glovebox lights get neglected. I don't know how many times I've gone for a glovebox light in someone's car, only to find the batteries dead & leaking or the bulb filament shook loose.
LED takes care of the last thing. But for a serious go-to light, make sure you buy it in a size that will take lithiums. Either CR123 or AA.
Now the nice thing about this light is that it has a nice flood beam at a good distance for task work. It is small and light enough that I can hold it in my teeth, and I don't feel it chipping my teeth like I do the MagLite 2AAs.
I also have the PrincetonTec Aurora, which also uses AAA batteries. (but only 3 of them) It is regulated (this one isn't) has three brightness levels as well as an SOS strobe mode. Get one of these for a task light, and stop worrying about your teeth. Then, get a bigger AA or CR123 light and stock it with lithiums for your glovebox. Heck, even the little Gerber 1AA light will do, with a lithium in it!
Not to take away from this light. It is a good, tough little light. Just not quite as handy as some others out there.
A good choice for late swimmers April 21, 2009
Andres (Cambridge, MA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I chose this flashlight because of its reasonable price and ability to go a hundred meters deep. While I don't think it is the flashlight for a serious scubadiver to rely on, it is great for casual summer life in the coast and enjoying a swim after dark. I like its small size and low weight (basically the batteries), although the amount of light is slightly less than expected (my first LED light, though).
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