[QUOTE=DebW;243195]The MiNewt X2 doesn't have a flashing mode.QUOTE]

I bought the MiNewt X2 from REI during their Labor Day Sale. It was $149. When I first turn my light on, it is in the flashing mode. I have to push the button again to get a steady light. If I push it again, I get a lower beam of light.

I like the light, but I am not sure that it provides me the strongest beam. It does light the road in front of me, but I liked the way my nite rider halogen light thru out the light. I had to replace that light because the cable leading into the battery was frayed and it finally wouldn't come on, even with me trying to 'jiggle' the wires.

I like the compactness of the MiNewt and the battery is so 'light' compared to my last light. I find it really takes me pushing the 'on' button for 10 seconds (which seems a long time) for it to come on and if I don't push the button hard enough, I have to start over, so I am not happy with the on/off function. I worry that I am not 'as seen' as I was with my halogen. I would occassionally get a car flashing their brights at me with that light, so I knew I was 'seen'.

I am sold on the size and the weight of the battery and that is why I will keep it.