Originally Posted by a1penguin

CREE is the brand of diode and 95% of the LED flashlights user CREE diodes. Don't buy random crap from ebay. There are thousands of lights out there and most of them are total crap. Check out budgetlightforum.com for reviews and first hand experience with torches. You'll find good advice and will be able to purchase an inexpensive torch or Magicshine style light that is of reasonable quality. Don't throw your money away.