I don't know about the Deal Extreme lights for $14, but for three dollars more, I can get a Streamlight Micro, which takes AA. I received the Streamlight Strion LED for Christmas, and it's so impressive I am thinking about the Micro as a smaller companion to it.

On the subject of cheaper LEDs, I'm looking for a really low-priced alternative that I could buy several of and scatter around various vehicles, bags, etc. Is there a truly reliable AA or AAA in the $5-7 range?

David