Inova X1 (3rd Gen) First Impressions

Here you have It :rock:

I just ordered 2 New X1's by Express mail. Hopefully they'll be here by Saturday.

For all who ordered earlier, Tell us how you like It...AND please take a shot of the LED.


Thanks

I expect mine some time next week.

Ive got one I use on my keychain. Its a great little light. The beam has alot of side spill but also has a very bright center with no black spot what so ever. I havent had a chance to test the throw in the beam yet. (bad flashoholic, I know:whoopin: )The beam does have a slight blue tint to it. Sorry, cant post a picture as I wont be home a few days and my camera is at home.

When do they get them at target?

I got an X1 at Target today. I do not like the beam very much. I was expecting more out of a 2.0 watt light I guess. It has about half the luminescence and a less defined spot as my RiverRock 1.0 watt/42 lumens light. I think I will have to take it back.

That looks a lot like my Gen 2 beam, are you sure that you got the Gen3 version?

bondr006 said:

I got an X1 at Target today. I do not like the beam very much. I was expecting more out of a 2.0 watt light I guess. It has about half the luminescence and a less defined spot as my RiverRock 1.0 watt/42 lumens light. I think I will have to take it back.

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LiteFan said:

That looks a lot like my Gen 2 beam, are you sure that you got the Gen3 version?

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How do I tell if it is a Gen3? The package has all the same specs as they have listed for the X1 at the Inova site.

bondr006 said:

How do I tell if it is a Gen3?

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That package looks right for Gen3. Any chance you can get a pic of the LED itself. Seems to be a mystery around here what they're using...

The Shadow said:

That package looks right for Gen3. Any chance you can get a pic of the LED itself. Seems to be a mystery around here what they're using...

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How do I get a picture of the LED? Just shoot close-up through the lens?

bondr006 said:

How do I get a picture of the LED? Just shoot close-up through the lens?

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That's it. Try to get the LED in focus. If your camera can macro focus you should do OK. There are people here (not me) who can tell the LED by looking at it. Maybe you've got a bum X1?

What LEDs are they supposed to have in em now?

Here it is. This is about as good as shot as I could get.

Thanks for your Help.


But, I must Say Is that?


Never seen a LED like that.


Im Intrigued

Looks just like the LED shown over in cratz2's review of the Inova Bolt. He said the Bolt had the exact same emitter as the Dorcy 4 AAA light, and he took pictures of that LED. It was then remarked that it was the new Rigel LED. And MattK said that the new X1 and the Bolt series use the same LED, even though he was (bound by solemn oaths ) not to disclose what it was called.

Ok its Gen3 At least they upgraded the packaging, probably going to try one anyway to replace may EDC Gen2. Thanks

bondr006 said:

How do I tell if it is a Gen3? The package has all the same specs as they have listed for the X1 at the Inova site.

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Can anyone take a comparison beamshot between the 2nd gen. X1 and the 3rd gen. X1? I'd like to see if it puts out enough light to warrent the decrease in runtime.

That's a Gen3 light. The emitter is made by LumiLED's that's all I can say.

Read the package - it says 2.0W LEd - not that it's RUNNING at 2W - that's just marketing blap. I haven't tested but I'd bet .5W is more accurate.

That looks like a Luxeon Rebel to me !

nanotech17 said:

That looks like a Luxeon Rebel to me !

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Thats what I was gonna say! :goodjob:

nanotech17 said:

That looks like a Luxeon Rebel to me !

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Mee too. :duh2: