Really good rechargeable LED head torch.
Added 2020-03-04 19:59:07 +0000 UTCI've looked at quite a few LED head torches, but this one has such good functionality for the low price that it's almost (but not quite) perfect.
The battery capacity test is ongoing and will be updated in the description when complete.
Quite hard to find on eBay due to the high number of similar products, but it's available with an orange case which narrows down the listings. Target price is around $6.
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I've also received an orange one with different circuitry and two modes. I've still to analyse and test it.
Big Clive
2020-03-31 21:15:20 +0000 UTCBattery is 1200 mAh, "slimmed" circuitry with just one chip and some R's and C's. New version I think. The stuff arrived today.
Hub Rijcks
2020-03-31 20:58:51 +0000 UTCOops! It HAS a SOS mode. I just did not press long enough......
Hub Rijcks
2020-03-31 20:56:08 +0000 UTCWell what can I say.. Ordered this after the review and it was delivered today. The LiPo is genuine 1200 mAh, but with no protection. The circuit board was...let's say...a little bit empty. Just one chip-wich-does-it-all and some other components. The head lamp has only two modes and is very bright. No SOS mode :)). Sensor mode works! I think I bought a "slimmed" version. Chines are good at this.
Hub Rijcks
2020-03-31 20:54:38 +0000 UTCgot one today ....never used the US ebay site before just the UK one , but this time l saw it was shipped to UK free so l ordered it last week and it was delivered today....tested it and really like the sensor feature ....not sure whether the SOS is actually SOS as it seems a bit fast...mind you l was always sh1t at reading semaphore , and light flashing when l was a boy scout so whom am l to argue...anyway l thank you for the take down the ebay link and to say l never ever bought from China on Amazon and Ebay until l joined your streams ,now they are my first choice unless l am in an urgent hurry Thanx Clive keep on with the vids and hope Juan has sorted out his problems and a shout out to Kevin from the MBC
John Catterall
2020-03-12 12:47:34 +0000 UTC3:30am? I'm hungry for knowledge from you at any time of the day or night.
Andrew Donaldson
2020-03-07 12:21:57 +0000 UTCOh I had to order one of these too. Seven dollars and change yeah I like this one finally a keeper for my tool box. I tend to have these given to me by "regular folks" and they always look really interesting but then suck to use in real life. Thanks man!
Michael Thompson
2020-03-07 11:31:30 +0000 UTCStock Android. It was the PayPal payment notification for the head torch I'd just ordered.
Big Clive
2020-03-07 04:57:47 +0000 UTCUnfortunately, the general consensus is that a vaccine is 12 to 18 months out at best.
Jeff Groves
2020-03-06 19:00:08 +0000 UTCI noticed a lot of stuff I have ordered in the past couple of weeks is being give a heck of a long delivery window. Damn Covid-19.- I just hope they can get a vaccine out pretty quickly and in sufficient quantities .
Mike Hughes
2020-03-06 17:50:10 +0000 UTCI had to rewind and listen for the tone again to make sure that it wasn’t coming from one of my devices!
Jeff Groves
2020-03-06 12:42:44 +0000 UTCEstimated Delivery: Mar 24 - Mon, May 18. Yes, I ordered a couple too.
Roland Roberts
2020-03-06 08:26:07 +0000 UTCSounds like an Android notification sound. Forgot which brand... Maybe Samsung?
2020-03-06 03:21:23 +0000 UTCWhen you say the name of the seller there is an odd musical sound. Did you add that on purpose or was it just a random noise?
Mark Trombley
2020-03-06 02:41:29 +0000 UTCI just ordered 3 for a total cost of $19.11 and I got this note: "You should get this by May 20". I think the boat trip will be plenty long enough.
Jeff Groves
2020-03-05 20:15:48 +0000 UTCHey, I hadn't thought of UV. Gotta make me something before I get Corona (virus or beer)!
2020-03-05 16:01:30 +0000 UTCUV-C, Alcohol or BAC-50 :)
Daniel Rotskas
2020-03-05 15:50:21 +0000 UTCWash your hands for twenty seconds and get in all your nooks and crannies. Bleach wipes for the bathroom on the outside. Anything shipped from china takes longer than 9 days
Cerity
2020-03-05 04:33:28 +0000 UTCThe case looks similar, but the LED arrangement is different. Interesting to compare though, albeit the Nitecore is somewhat more expensive.
Big Clive
2020-03-05 02:59:49 +0000 UTCSounds great. However, what can we do to disinfect them without destroying the circuitry?
2020-03-05 01:26:43 +0000 UTCFound them on Ali Express as well: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815191600.html The description is hilarious in places: "It just can use for rain days, but can't use diving." - Perfect for the UK!
Stephen Eyles
2020-03-04 23:14:26 +0000 UTCLooks like they blatantly copied a Nitecore NU10. I could have bought 4 of these though for the same price. I wonder if the Chinese think we live in a lawless society because they always include a strobe mode.
Paul Malloy
2020-03-04 20:53:40 +0000 UTCJust ordered one, time to watch the video now :)
Daniel Rotskas
2020-03-04 20:46:11 +0000 UTCI feel like this was directed at me - already browsing for head torches for camping... Just over $10AUD. Do an update when you replace the led with a higher power warm white and as bigger cell as you can jam in :)
Steve Lemon
2020-03-04 20:25:47 +0000 UTC
