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4/15/2006:This green laser pointer is no joke, and you should use it seriously. No matter what objects you are pointing at, you will see a solid green laser point on it. Its laser will shoot through any transparent or almost transparent object and carry on its way. It's also stunning to see the actual green laser beam beam at night. Its only trade-off is the relative higher cost and the green laser related questions coming from your friends, family, classmates, co-workers (trust me on that one). Can't wait to try out the forbidden 10mW, 20mW and 30mW.11/1/2006:The new 10mW model's green dot is significantly brighter and bigger than that of our original 5mw model's. Its beam is a lot more visible too.
Previously we've seen a common spillage problem around the 10mw's dot. The manufacturer claims that this is due to imperfections or dirt residues on the glass lens and cleaning the glass with lens cloth helps eliminating spillage.
(update) We now ask the manufacturer to provide perfect products and lens. We also hand test these units to make sure they are perfect before shipping. So the spillage problem should be resolved for shipment from now onwards.
(another update) I forgot to post that starting a while ago the manufacturer has been putting in some pretty good quality AAA batteries in the gift boxes together with the laser. And that's really convenient as you can now start beaming things right out of the box.
(notice about potential laser hazard) As discussed by Meduza and a few other fellows at our forums, this laser does not come with an IR filter. So for safety you should wear a protective glass when using the pointer.
Pros: This is a very nice laserpointer for star parties when pointing at planets and constellations. build quality is very nice and the pointer has a nice feel when handling. The one I got from dx has a nice round dot and no productionline errors or particles- batteries install easily and the ones included in the giftbox last long-
Cons: - slower start in cold conditions, takes some time for the beam to reach it's full strength- not much but a minor thing: gift box is made out of paper and cardboard and deforms easily but it's just the box, this is a good laserpointer overall.
Other Thoughts:
Bottomline: very nice for starparties and long telescope nights, keep the pointer in your pocket when it's cold and keep a set of spare batteries in a warmer place, the pointer tends to be a slow starter in the cold.
Pros: The same day I got this laser, my friend went to buy a red laser from a gadget shop for presentation use. We did a range comparison. Red laser cannot even target like 500m away.Range: more than 500m as I cannot see too far - lack of bino Fun: Kids play with Red laser, we play with Green (unique)Hazard: Does not burn skin or paper but DO NOT SHINE in your eyes ok.
Cons: Power Consumption is high but AAAs battery are cheap so its ok.Device is too long for me.Can be harm kids if they play it unlike the red laser.
Other Thoughts: As this was my 1st purchase from DX so its scary @ 1st but guess what the goods delivered to me (Singapore) in less than 2 weeks.
Bottomline: if you are doing presentation, this laser will start the ball rolling
Pros: - comes with batteries so you can start playing as soon as you get the device :-)- efficient !
Cons: - the light takes about 30s to get full strength. At first, one does not find the dot, then it comes, then it gets brighter, then it blinds you :-) Be careful, it's more than a toy.
Other Thoughts: If you're a businessman doing presentations with projectors, nobody will miss the powerful green dot. It takes a while to get full strength but it is very visible in high-luminosity environment. It is already a weapon of mass conviction (in a room full of salesmen), there is no need of a stronger laser (20mW or more wouldn't add much and are more dangerous).
Bottomline: get it and conquer the world :-)
Pros: Great laser for star-gazing and funWILL pop balloons from close distance (but I may have gotten lucky)Bright beam at nightGood battery lifeFriends are impressed by greenNice carrying case came with it, and batteries
Cons: Button sometimes loses alignmentCan be dangerous to eyes (no IR filter)Needs to warm up sometimes before use
Other Thoughts: Be careful where you point it, it is extremely bright
Bottomline: A great bargain deal for only 20 dollars, worth every penny so far; I highly recommend it to any customer
(Thanks E.M. for providing this information)Max Output: <= 10mWWave Length: 532nmOutput wave: Continuous waveClass: Class 3B (update: the factory has confirmed this to be a genuine Samsung Laser Chip rated 3B)Power: 2 x AAA battery (now included in the gift box)Time to reach full laser strength: 0 to 60 secondsComparison: About 2 times brighter than the 5mW green laserLength: 5.59 "Width: 0.51 "Weight: 1.98 ozLength: 9.0 cmWidth: 1.3 cmWeight: 56.2 gram
Insert the two included AAA batteries, put on the battery cover, and you are good to go for this baby.* Positive pole of the batteries must be installed upward, pointing away from the LED head, in order for this unit to work.
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