I also agree with tsl that whatever you buy, there will be something better for less money in a year. You can't just keep waiting or you'll never get anything, but it does mean that it may be a silly decision to spend a ton to get an "ultimate" light - because your premium light, in a year, will be equivalent to an average light for much less money and there will be another premium light. I think in general I'm happier when I buy low to average if the quality is acceptable, then buy another low to average one in a year, and I wind up spending less money.