Infinity has improved the Task Light - the newer ULTRA version is what I have now on my key-ring. And yes, I like it.

For years, I carried a Mag-Lite 'Solitatre' on my key-chain. Cute, but always rather dull. But after reading about the Infinity, I got one several years ago. I loved it. Tough, cheap batteries, and as bright as your average 'Solitare'. But then my brother (a.k.a. Peanut) got a Photon. We did a little comparison and, well... I suddenly had Photon envy. <img src="images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Big time. The Infinity was, to not put too fine a point on it, dim. And about the same time, it just quit working. No drops, no nothing. So, into 'The-Drawer-of-Misfit-Toys' it went, and I got a Photon II.

My adoration of the Photon lasted about..... 15 minutes, I'd say. Its brightness waned almost immediately. Within a few weeks, it was as dull as my Infinity (my keys kept setting it off in my pocket). That first battery-change-from-hell clinched it, and it, too, was exiled into the 'The-Drawer-of-Misfit-Toys'. My brother gave me a Photon III, but that one died, too. It was cute, what with all the blinky settings, but the appeal soon fizzled. (I still keep one in my PSK, with the tab still under the battery. Hey, dim light is better than no light, right?). My 'Solitare' returned to the key-ring.

About 9 months ago, as I was about to pitch the old Infinity, I remembered CMG had some sort of return / money back policy. Well, being cheap, I went to the company's website to see how I could flow some sawbucks my way. Instead, I saw the blurb for the ULTRA. A few e-mails later (CMG's people are very friendly and responsive), I sent my old Task Light off, and got a new ULTRA in return. It's almost as bright as the Arc AAA-LE, so I'm happy. It has one nice feature that I like - it is heavy. I keep my keys on a short (4") lanyard. Car keys on one end, house keys, office keys, Leatherman Squirt and Ultra on the other. In a self-defense pinch, swing and connect with all that and, OUCH!

Hope this helps.

.....CLIFF