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First impression: It's nice, I really like the new switch that Sofirn used here. It's like the large switch from Wurkkos, just smaller and far better than the hard, wobbly switch they used in the past.

The tint is mediocre and the Fresnel lens creates some rings. Unfortunately also some tint variation from spot to spill. Overall pretty soft beam, but not too floody.

It appears like the bezel is press fit, but it has a small gap and it might be possible to open it.

Interesting place to attach the clip. There's this large groove at the front. Looks little weird without a clip, though.

A magnet is included as well, but it can only be used when no lanyard is attached (D'oh!).

I will write a full review, but it will take some weeks because I have quite a lot other flashlights in the queue.

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[–] Fabrik872 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Nice trackball you got there is it elecom huge? Are you in some lemmy trackball group? I was on one when i was on reddit but i cant find any similar group here since apollo.town is down and i really miss it.

[–] SammysHP 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Indeed, it's an Elecom Huge. Also have some other Elecom like the Deft Pro and still thinking about getting a Bitra (although it might be too small, but not much more portable than the Deft Pro).

No, I'm in no trackball group. Just using them everywhere.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I have the Bitra, but would not recommend it. I used it for a weekend and ended up with a very sore hand. It's just too small for me.

[–] SammysHP 1 points 10 months ago

Thanks for talking me out of it!

[–] Fabrik872 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I have birta for travel but i cannot get used to it for gaming so i game on my slimblade non pro

[–] SammysHP 2 points 10 months ago

I had the Slimblade for five minutes, until I quickly returned it because of the bad buttons and the high ball without a proper wrist rest. Eventually I found the Elecom Huge which was just perfect for my hands. The Deft Pro works also great. Tried various other trackballs including thumb trackballs, but none worked as good as the Huge for me.