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Old 06-14-12, 08:49 PM
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I have not tried L&M lights yet but just want to comment about cheap flashlights from China. I do have 2 of these with CREE XPG LEDs. They are bright when the batteries are freshly charged (I use rechargeable batteries). However after an hour or so of use even at medium settings the light start dimming. Not so with the more expensive Cygolite Expilions that I also have. These have regulators and the light stays at constant output until you start seeing the low battery indicators go off. I suspect any big name lighting company (like L&M) has the same circuitry on their lights.
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