I just purchased a L&M Stella 300 after getting tired of waiting for Magicshine battery replacements to arrive. Thought I would share some impressions if others are considering this particular light. What attracted me about the Stella is the clean design, small size, light weight and decent run times. I haven't found a need for a super powerful light beam on my commute route, so 300 lumens max should work just fine.

The light arrived on Monday, but unfortunately I haven't been able to ride with it yet due to rain and some doctor appointments. However, here are some observations so far:

-- It is very small and light-weight, more so than it appears in internet photos. The light unit itself is smaller than an egg.
-- It is very easy to operate, just a simple matter of pressing the button on top and cycling through the functions.
-- Not sure how the bar mount is going to function until I ride with it a few times. It's easy to attach but seems like it might move.
-- The cable connecting the light to the battery is ridiculously long, 4 feet. I don't know what the L&M designers were thinking, but this is absurd. Why would anyone need a cable that long? I honestly don't know where to put all of the cable. I emailed L&M to see if they could provide a shorter cable, and they told me they could install a shorter one for $30 if I mail it to them, which doesn't thrill me for a light that cost $200 in the first place.
-- The cable connection to the battery looks first-rate and is supposed to be 100% waterproof. It's easy to connect and disconnect.

Aside from the cable issue, the Stella looks like a very nice light based on first impressions. However, I probably would not have bought it if I had realized the cable was long enough to lasso a horse with. Unfortunately, the dealer I bought it from charges a 20% restocking fee for returns, so I will probably keep it.

I'll post more updates after actually using the light.