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  | Streamlight 78014 Ultra Stinger Rechargeable 75,000 Candlepower Flashlight
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 My Favorite Flashlight | |
| As a professional auto mechanic I use a flashlight everyday, particularly when I'm performing vehicle inspections. My job has been made easier since I purchased a Streamlight Ultra Stinger (75,000). This light is so bright it simply makes other flashlights look like toys. I've used MagLite etc before, once you use an Ultra Stinger you won't want to go back. One caveat, bulbs for this flashlight are $8-$9 each, and I have to replace mine every few months. Although I do use this one for 2-3 hrs total per day, (more than most) lesser flashlights I've used required less frequent (and less expensive) replacement. Despite this I give the Ultra 4 stars. | |
 Great Household Flashlight | |
| I possess some characteristics of a "flashlight geek". I can't help look at the "flashlight aisle" whenever I'm in a department and electronic store. I always want to see the latest-and-greatest. Well, I was in the market for a rechargeable, durable, reliable, and easy-to-use general household flashlight. Now, not just any flashlight would due. I wanted the "best" for under $100. After looking at Mag's assortment, many other great brand flashlights, and flirting with some of the newer LED flashlights, I chose the Streamlight Ultra Stringer.
I wanted a strong beam and this provided it. It is rechargeable and feels well made and durable. I haven't put it through any stress tests, but it has been perfect for providing instant bright light around the home. Yes, it may be slightly overkill for my use... Enough praise, here are my ideas for improving this flashlight ("lantern"): - the bulb cover lens is plastic and seems like it could be made of something a little more scratch resistant. I haven't scratched mine yet, but it feels flimsy when I push in. This could be a positive... I'm not sure. I guess its better than glass shattering on impact. - variable focus on light beam could provide a greater range. Current range almost seems worthless. Maybe I haven't been in the right situations. I know Mag has a much better variable focus on their upper-end flashlights (even their lower-end!). I'll end with a few positives... Its weight feels nice in the hand, the included chargers work as expected, construction is solid, light is extremely bright (to me), and I'd buy it again if I had it to do all over again. (I still keep a nice assortment of LED, cheapies, and one of those "eternal" flashlights around.) | |
 Amazon reshipped defective product to me! OUTRAGEOUS! | |
| I got my Ultrastinger from Amazon today. It has a cracked/torn rubber nipple over the on/off switch, and from all the fingemarks and other tell-tale little marks on it, it's clearly a USED, PRE-OWNED item. Other evidence: the product box was not shrink-wrapped or sealed as it should be, and the battery was fully charged (new flashlights do not come with fully charged NiCad batteries). I am outraged that Amazon would re-ship a returned, defective item, but that's exactly what has happened. This makes me very wary of ordering from them again. I immediately ordered that UPS come to pick this up and take it back at no charge to me. Now I have to "wait 7-12 days" AFTER they get this POS back before I get a refund. Nice. Also, now that I've seen the way the rubber switch cover fails, I've decided not to get this product anyway. I'll have to look into another manufacturer. | |
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