Gbopp, thanks for the followup report. Over the last six years I've bought a bunch of LED bulbs for my home and RV. The new CREE chip is amazing in how much light it puts out and it's the only type I try and buy now.
At Christmas HomeDepot had a pair of non focusing Cree flashlights with the six batteries for $10. The also had head lamps for the same deal making for great gifts. Granted I spent $100, but instead of one rechargeable flashlight I had 20 stocking stuffers.
The only problem I've had with some is the on/off push button gives problems but that has been the free ones at Harbor Freight with the little round LEDs.