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DJNY · 03-14-2010, 11:39 AM

eBay Ã–sterreich: LASERGLOW Vega 593nm Yellow portable Handheld Laser 5mW (Artikel 270543165888 endet 15.03.10 03:54:44 MEZ)

And free worldwide shipping!!!

Laserz4sale · 03-14-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DJNY

eBay Ã–sterreich: LASERGLOW Vega 593nm Yellow portable Handheld Laser 5mW (Artikel 270543165888 endet 15.03.10 03:54:44 MEZ)

And free worldwide shipping!!!

Why dont they make it small to run on CR123 batteries instead of Those C or D batteries? its only 5mW and it would look better.

yobresal · 03-14-2010, 11:57 PM

The pump diode is likely >1 watt even though the output is only 5mW. The newer ones now use a single 18650. Much better than C, and also a longer run time than a single CR123A.

5v1i5v0 · 03-16-2010, 01:03 PM

Is $279 a good deal for this laser? In the description he stated that one of the times he powered it up only green came out. Is that indicitive of an underlying problem, or just cuz they're finicky as he suggests?

potatorage · 03-16-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 5v1i5v0

Is $279 a good deal for this laser? In the description he stated that one of the times he powered it up only green came out. Is that indicitive of an underlying problem, or just cuz they're finicky as he suggests?

That's normal for Yellow Lasers.

DJNY · 03-19-2010, 04:34 PM

He reduced the price to $249

aryntha · 03-20-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 5v1i5v0

Is $279 a good deal for this laser? In the description he stated that one of the times he powered it up only green came out. Is that indicitive of an underlying problem, or just cuz they're finicky as he suggests?

As Potatorage noted, this is totally normal for a 593.5nm. Most 593.5's will go green when 'cold' and hop up to 593.5 as soon as the temperature stabilizes. It's not a sign of a defect. Once they 'hop up' they usually don't fall back to green for that power-on cycle.

The Vega is really well built, and while C batteries run down faster than LiIon's, they're cheap and plentiful. I ordered a bulk pack of 50 to keep around for my Vega, Aries and Orion for something like $0.79 a piece.

The $249 it's selling for now is very good. Laserglow's 2-5 pen types are around $299, so for $50 less you can get something with much better build quality and heatsinking.

I have a Vega that does 10-15mW, and it's easily one of my favorite lasers by far, even if it isn't the most powerful.

If you are seriously thinking about a yellow, and they guy will guarantee its operation (i.e., non DOA), i'd go for it.

kingdave2357 · 03-20-2010, 06:37 PM

i would have already bought it, but i dont like that its comin in from germany, though he does have 100% positve feedback. i do want a 593.5nm, but my LPM doesnt have a setting for either yellow line so i couldnt test it anyway. oh well, i should be able to get one by GB #10

DJNY · 03-20-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kingdave2357

i would have already bought it, but i dont like that its comin in from germany, though he does have 100% positve feedback. i do want a 593.5nm, but my LPM doesnt have a setting for either yellow line so i couldnt test it anyway. oh well, i should be able to get one by GB #10

Graz is in Austria, not Germany.
It is the weakest Laserglow unit, so I see no reason why it should be not up-to spec!

kingdave2357 · 03-22-2010, 12:14 AM

Dammit its so cheap!!! IDK if i can resist, hey who needs a savings account anyway....right?

IDK, i am really thinking of going for this, i think it still has 6 days from what i can decipher. If its only 2-5mW though, its most likely barley visible w/o smoke.
Ill think about it and get back to you guys.

03-14-2010, 11:57 PM	#3
yobresal Class 3B Laser Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Napa, CA, USA Posts: 2,757 Rep Power: 208	Re: Laserglow Vega 593nm for $279 The pump diode is likely >1 watt even though the output is only 5mW. The newer ones now use a single 18650. Much better than C, and also a longer run time than a single CR123A. __________________ Watch my Youtube videos. I have a bunch more and there is more to come. Click the ads too if you want to. 1 WATT GREEN LASER DUAL LASER PHASER 445nm STARTING FIRE My lasers: 250mW 650nm waterproof o-like 650mW SPYDER III PRO 100mW CNI Clone 5mW Lyra Gold 90mW GLP-473nm 130mW PGL-III-M 650mW Chrome Pocket mini 445nm 1200mW Ehgemus black stallion 445nm 840mW Chrome pocket mini 780mW Ehgemus Black Stallion

03-16-2010, 01:03 PM	#4
5v1i5v0 Class 1 Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 62 Rep Power: 1	Re: Laserglow Vega 593nm for $279 Is $279 a good deal for this laser? In the description he stated that one of the times he powered it up only green came out. Is that indicitive of an underlying problem, or just cuz they're finicky as he suggests?

03-19-2010, 04:34 PM	#6
DJNY Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 1,245 Rep Power: 31	Re: Laserglow Vega 593nm for $279 He reduced the price to $249

03-20-2010, 06:37 PM	#8
kingdave2357 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: maryland USA Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 35	Re: Laserglow Vega 593nm for $279 i would have already bought it, but i dont like that its comin in from germany, though he does have 100% positve feedback. i do want a 593.5nm, but my LPM doesnt have a setting for either yellow line so i couldnt test it anyway. oh well, i should be able to get one by GB #10 __________________ My Collection DPSS 20mW rated PGL III-C outputing 50+mW and peaked at 84mWthanks Glenn!! 80mW rated 589nm PGL III-C, LOVE IT, thanks yobresal 300mW rated 532nm PGL-III-C---Peak---450mW!!! 125mW viper DL-peak 177.2mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 301-peak 44.12mW Several modded pens 10 -30mW DIODE 445nm diode pocket mini build, 700mA ~ 600mW--- 445nm diode in 18650 kit---1.1A---1W 16X LCC chrome pckt mini, flex 500mA, outputting 303.2mW with G1 LOC with RKCSTR-- 434mA thanks FPyro-peak 305.1mW with G1 130mW 3.8mm diode pointer from moh-peak 140mW 635nm AtlasNova 5mW outputting 2mW 8X BH08LS20 diode in MX host 420mW with DFW lens thanks FPyro!! SF-AW210 in jayrob pocket mini, flex drive 177mA~230mW with G1 glass 5mW ebaser with star cap puttin out 34mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 302 200mW 808nm skylasers pointer-peak 291.2mW GAS Melles Griot He-Ne Bare Tube w/ mini PSU JDS UNIPHASE 1508 Novette Melles Griot Bare Tube HeNe w/ power supply Cheap surplus Bare Tube HeNe 543nm Bare tube HeNe--Awesome tube! Andover Holography LPM 1

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03-14-2010, 11:39 AM	#1
DJNY Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 1,245 Rep Power: 31	Laserglow Vega 593nm for $279 eBay Ã–sterreich: LASERGLOW Vega 593nm Yellow portable Handheld Laser 5mW (Artikel 270543165888 endet 15.03.10 03:54:44 MEZ) And free worldwide shipping!!!

03-22-2010, 12:14 AM	#10
kingdave2357 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: maryland USA Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 35	Re: Laserglow Vega 593nm for $279 Dammit its so cheap!!! IDK if i can resist, hey who needs a savings account anyway....right? IDK, i am really thinking of going for this, i think it still has 6 days from what i can decipher. If its only 2-5mW though, its most likely barley visible w/o smoke. Ill think about it and get back to you guys. __________________ My Collection DPSS 20mW rated PGL III-C outputing 50+mW and peaked at 84mWthanks Glenn!! 80mW rated 589nm PGL III-C, LOVE IT, thanks yobresal 300mW rated 532nm PGL-III-C---Peak---450mW!!! 125mW viper DL-peak 177.2mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 301-peak 44.12mW Several modded pens 10 -30mW DIODE 445nm diode pocket mini build, 700mA ~ 600mW--- 445nm diode in 18650 kit---1.1A---1W 16X LCC chrome pckt mini, flex 500mA, outputting 303.2mW with G1 LOC with RKCSTR-- 434mA thanks FPyro-peak 305.1mW with G1 130mW 3.8mm diode pointer from moh-peak 140mW 635nm AtlasNova 5mW outputting 2mW 8X BH08LS20 diode in MX host 420mW with DFW lens thanks FPyro!! SF-AW210 in jayrob pocket mini, flex drive 177mA~230mW with G1 glass 5mW ebaser with star cap puttin out 34mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 302 200mW 808nm skylasers pointer-peak 291.2mW GAS Melles Griot He-Ne Bare Tube w/ mini PSU JDS UNIPHASE 1508 Novette Melles Griot Bare Tube HeNe w/ power supply Cheap surplus Bare Tube HeNe 543nm Bare tube HeNe--Awesome tube! Andover Holography LPM 1