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magicaldung · 02-28-2010, 06:56 PM

If I want to buy about a 400mW green handheld laser, which is the best place to get it? Or can I buy it with a group buy here? Viasho and CNI seem good.

Thank you.

adam · 03-01-2010, 01:48 AM

probably dragonlasers.com or perhaps rayfoss.

KiLLrB · 03-01-2010, 02:21 AM

you should probably try the search function of the site

try this A Guide To Buying Your First Green Laser

Pilgor · 03-01-2010, 02:23 AM

if you want the best of the best, I would go with optotronics
Optotronics Laser Products

KiLLrB · 03-01-2010, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilgor

if you want the best of the best, I would go with optotronics
Optotronics Laser Products

I own one myself and i can vouch for the quality.

green sky · 03-01-2010, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicaldung

If I want to buy about a 400mW green handheld laser, which is the best place to get it? Or can I buy it with a group buy here? Viasho and CNI seem good.

Thank you.

i know a shop china-wholesale.com have this product and you can have a look.

cmak · 03-01-2010, 02:57 AM

A) please list some more details -- size, price range, quality, any preferences, etc.

B) the search function or even a quick scan of some stickies would more than answer your question

C) consider renaming the title of this thread to something more descriptive, such as "Need advice where to purchase a 400mW Green Laser".

D) If you have a decent sum of money and you want to get something of proven and significant quality, but yet at a spectacular price (well for that level of quality) then check out Glenn's CNI GB's in the 'Group Buy' section. They take a while to complete, but if this isn't a need-one-now-or-i'll-die situation then I'd consider an investment of that type. Look around for GB#8, which is starting soon (GB#7, the last one, has just recently closed).

hope it helps

peace & thanks
-cmak

magicaldung · 03-01-2010, 03:45 PM

Thank you everyone, I might get one through the GB #7.

Also I have seen this website Top Laser Pointer - Green Pointers the lasers are from CNI, the people are really nice. What do you think about the lasers? Are they the same if I buy them from another site?

Laha · 03-01-2010, 06:55 PM

Go for Opto, no doubut!

Arayan · 03-01-2010, 07:44 PM

For laser pointers I recommend Optotronics or Laserglow (which sells expensive but lab grade quality lasers).

KiLLrB · 03-01-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laha

Go for Opto, no doubut!

no doubut? Is that like no doubt but...?

Laha · 03-01-2010, 08:19 PM

No doubt opto is one of the best great value for reasonable money.

magicaldung · 03-01-2010, 10:20 PM

I just don't no if the Viasho 400mW or CNI 400mW is better.

Flaminpyro · 03-01-2010, 10:42 PM

Why don't you buy both and do a report on them then we will all know

BTW do you own a unicorn ? you know magicaldung

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicaldung

I just don't no if the Viasho 400mW or CNI 400mW is better.

magicaldung · 03-02-2010, 05:38 AM

Can I send one of them back?

I own threem, yes. Theyr dung is magical.

powerline · 03-06-2010, 01:51 PM

if it's ur first green laser, i recommend this 350-400mw one at â–ˆâ–“â–ˆ350mW - 400mW Green Laser Pointer Pioneer Series,$779.89,Freak Lasers. The peak power can reach 410mw, little ir residual, and more importantly, they offer a year's guarantee and u can return it for refund whenever u're dissatified. They will pay the UPS or DHL shipping fee for u. Good enough. They also guarantee its made of the 2.5w n-light 808nm, c-mount. Anyone can test it.

magicaldung · 03-06-2010, 03:09 PM

That looks great, still not sure though.

Thanks!

DJNY · 03-06-2010, 03:43 PM

I would NEVER recommend the skylaser!
Go with a 200mW O-Like or Rayfoss laser, they cost about 150$ and you won´t recognize a difference to the laser above. Second option is to participate Glenn´s group-buy. You can get a much better, stronger laser for less money than the skylaser product.

Austin · 03-15-2010, 08:21 AM

Found one@ DinoDirect.... But not sure is it a real 400mw pointer as the description wrote..The price is quite high for me, dunno the 10% coupon Spring2010 works for this laser or not? Anybody has an idea?

Firedragon-â…¢ 532nm 400mW Flashlight Style Elite Green Laser Pointer Kit (Certified Power Guaranteed) Firedragon Green Laser Pointer Flashlight Elite 400mW 532nm - DinoDirect.com

cmak · 03-17-2010, 07:43 AM

Opto if you have the money and don't mind the size, or CNI (direct if you're in a hurry, or Glenn's GB if you have time and want to save $$) for variety of form factor and even less money.

Those are pretty much the two most reputable/high-quality companies that come to mind. As far as "cheap-o's", there are good ones and there are bad ones but the same rule nearly always applies: "you get your money's worth". Go with O-Like or Rayfoss if you'd like (dare I say DX or SkyL) but it ain't gonna be a marvel

peace & thanks
-cmak

AndyR · 03-22-2010, 02:48 AM

At powers this high, I would play it safe and buy from a trusted company...
like already stated above, you get what you paid for.

john_lawson · 03-22-2010, 09:00 PM

dino direct 20 second duty cycle

phoenix77 · 03-23-2010, 08:38 PM

20 sec. duty cycle ??? Why the hell even OWN a laser like that ???? WTF ?

swimminsurfer256 · 03-23-2010, 10:56 PM

i feel like youre going to get a whole lot of answers with a vague question like that. everyone has different preferences based on past experience. basically any of those will get you a good deal: opto or rayfoss or laserglow or even o-like (but they dont have 400mW greenies i dont believe).

also if this is your first laser id not recommend getting a 400mW (start off small and work up) and make sure you have safety glasses!!!!

Nanolaser · 04-02-2010, 08:13 PM

Go for O-like.

02-28-2010, 06:56 PM	#1
magicaldung Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Best Company? If I want to buy about a 400mW green handheld laser, which is the best place to get it? Or can I buy it with a group buy here? Viasho and CNI seem good. Thank you.

03-01-2010, 01:48 AM	#2
adam Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? probably dragonlasers.com or perhaps rayfoss.

03-01-2010, 02:23 AM	#4
Pilgor Class 1M Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Timmins, Ontario Posts: 160 Rep Power: 3	Re: Best Company? if you want the best of the best, I would go with optotronics Optotronics Laser Products

03-01-2010, 06:55 PM	#9
Laha Class 1 Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 95 Rep Power: 1	Re: Best Company? Go for Opto, no doubut!

03-01-2010, 07:44 PM	#10
Arayan Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 481 Rep Power: 9	Re: Best Company? For laser pointers I recommend Optotronics or Laserglow (which sells expensive but lab grade quality lasers). __________________ ______________________________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge

03-01-2010, 02:57 AM	#7
cmak Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ojai (North of Los Angeles, near Santa Barbara) Posts: 643 Rep Power: 6	Re: Best Company? A) please list some more details -- size, price range, quality, any preferences, etc. B) the search function or even a quick scan of some stickies would more than answer your question C) consider renaming the title of this thread to something more descriptive, such as "Need advice where to purchase a 400mW Green Laser". D) If you have a decent sum of money and you want to get something of proven and significant quality, but yet at a spectacular price (well for that level of quality) then check out Glenn's CNI GB's in the 'Group Buy' section. They take a while to complete, but if this isn't a need-one-now-or-i'll-die situation then I'd consider an investment of that type. Look around for GB#8, which is starting soon (GB#7, the last one, has just recently closed). hope it helps peace & thanks -cmak __________________ --------------------------------------- FUTURE LASER COLLECTION: --------------------------------------- \|671nm - 150mW - CNI PGL-III M-Series\| \|635nm - 150mW - CNI PGL-III C-Series\| \|589nm - 80mW - CNI PGL-III M-Series\| \|532nm - 400mW - CNI PGL-III C-Series\| \|473nm - 30mW - CNI PGL-III M-Series\| \|445nm - 1 Watt - WL S3 Spyder Arctic\| \|405nm - 600mW - FP TANK007-cu 12X\| \|White-Fusion by SightFX - 400mW\| *= under debate

03-01-2010, 03:45 PM	#8
magicaldung Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? Thank you everyone, I might get one through the GB #7. Also I have seen this website Top Laser Pointer - Green Pointers the lasers are from CNI, the people are really nice. What do you think about the lasers? Are they the same if I buy them from another site?

03-01-2010, 08:19 PM	#12
Laha Class 1 Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 95 Rep Power: 1	Re: Best Company? No doubt opto is one of the best great value for reasonable money.

03-01-2010, 10:20 PM	#13
magicaldung Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? I just don't no if the Viasho 400mW or CNI 400mW is better.

03-02-2010, 05:38 AM	#15
magicaldung Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? Can I send one of them back? I own threem, yes. Theyr dung is magical.

03-06-2010, 01:51 PM	#16
powerline Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? if it's ur first green laser, i recommend this 350-400mw one at â–ˆâ–“â–ˆ350mW - 400mW Green Laser Pointer Pioneer Series,$779.89,Freak Lasers. The peak power can reach 410mw, little ir residual, and more importantly, they offer a year's guarantee and u can return it for refund whenever u're dissatified. They will pay the UPS or DHL shipping fee for u. Good enough. They also guarantee its made of the 2.5w n-light 808nm, c-mount. Anyone can test it.

03-06-2010, 03:09 PM	#17
magicaldung Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? That looks great, still not sure though. Thanks!

03-06-2010, 03:43 PM	#18
DJNY Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 1,245 Rep Power: 31	Re: Best Company? I would NEVER recommend the skylaser! Go with a 200mW O-Like or Rayfoss laser, they cost about 150$ and you won´t recognize a difference to the laser above. Second option is to participate Glenn´s group-buy. You can get a much better, stronger laser for less money than the skylaser product.

03-15-2010, 08:21 AM	#19
Austin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY,NY Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best Company? Found one@ DinoDirect.... But not sure is it a real 400mw pointer as the description wrote..The price is quite high for me, dunno the 10% coupon Spring2010 works for this laser or not? Anybody has an idea? Firedragon-â…¢ 532nm 400mW Flashlight Style Elite Green Laser Pointer Kit (Certified Power Guaranteed) Firedragon Green Laser Pointer Flashlight Elite 400mW 532nm - DinoDirect.com

03-17-2010, 07:43 AM	#20
cmak Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ojai (North of Los Angeles, near Santa Barbara) Posts: 643 Rep Power: 6	Re: Best Company? Opto if you have the money and don't mind the size, or CNI (direct if you're in a hurry, or Glenn's GB if you have time and want to save $$) for variety of form factor and even less money. Those are pretty much the two most reputable/high-quality companies that come to mind. As far as "cheap-o's", there are good ones and there are bad ones but the same rule nearly always applies: "you get your money's worth". Go with O-Like or Rayfoss if you'd like (dare I say DX or SkyL) but it ain't gonna be a marvel peace & thanks -cmak __________________ --------------------------------------- FUTURE LASER COLLECTION: --------------------------------------- \|671nm - 150mW - CNI PGL-III M-Series\| \|635nm - 150mW - CNI PGL-III C-Series\| \|589nm - 80mW - CNI PGL-III M-Series\| \|532nm - 400mW - CNI PGL-III C-Series\| \|473nm - 30mW - CNI PGL-III M-Series\| \|445nm - 1 Watt - WL S3 Spyder Arctic\| \|405nm - 600mW - FP TANK007-cu 12X\| \|White-Fusion by SightFX - 400mW\| *= under debate

03-22-2010, 09:00 PM	#22
john_lawson Class 3B Laser Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central california Posts: 3,122 Rep Power: 174	Re: Best Company? dino direct 20 second duty cycle __________________ The first step is admitting you have a problem Techlaser 532 100 mw cni pointer 106-110 mw Wicked laser 532 evo pro 135 mw-mnf sample Wicked laser spyder pro 2 240 mw mnf sample Wicked laser spyder 1 pro 180 mw nice sweet unit kenom kryton groove 405 nm 125 mW phr enighmus 405 two cr123a host nice 100 mW 6x wicked core 200 mw glass lense 650 loc in susies Rpl host 175 mw glass lense pen style loc 200 mw glass lense

03-23-2010, 08:38 PM	#23
phoenix77 Moderator - Donations Section Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: INDIANA Posts: 3,195 Rep Power: 291	Re: Best Company? 20 sec. duty cycle ??? Why the hell even OWN a laser like that ???? WTF ? __________________ ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOW TO BUILD A LASER ? SEE THIS THREAD; FOR NEWBIES & VETS ALIKE http://laserpointerforums.com/f36/lo...-me-47684.html

03-22-2010, 02:48 AM	#21
AndyR Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 167 Rep Power: 2	Re: Best Company? At powers this high, I would play it safe and buy from a trusted company... like already stated above, you get what you paid for. __________________ My Lasers 50 mW Rayfoss waterproof 5 mW cheapie from ebay 200 mW new style Dilda

03-23-2010, 10:56 PM	#24
swimminsurfer256 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 504 Rep Power: 14	Re: Best Company? i feel like youre going to get a whole lot of answers with a vague question like that. everyone has different preferences based on past experience. basically any of those will get you a good deal: opto or rayfoss or laserglow or even o-like (but they dont have 400mW greenies i dont believe). also if this is your first laser id not recommend getting a 400mW (start off small and work up) and make sure you have safety glasses!!!! __________________ 5mW Green Laser Pointer (My own--holds at approx 30mW) 350mW Green Laser (Rayfoss--Peak of 480mW) (TO SEE... CLICK ME!) 911mW (926mW peak) 445nm Blue Laser in Ehgemus host (Review Coming Soon) 1W 445nm Blue Laser (WickedLasers--COMING SOON!!! ... hopefully...probably not) 1W 445nm Blue Laser (Spartan by DragonLasers ... coming soon) 555mW 12x Blu-Ray in IgorT host and upgrade by Daguin (TO SEE... CLICK ME!) BEAMSHOTS CLICK HERE LaserBee I + Thermopile Sensor I sell: VERY OVERSPEC 5mW Green Laser Pointers -- Link LPF deal on 5mW greenies! My website: http://www.revoctechnologies.com

04-02-2010, 08:13 PM	#25
Nanolaser Class 1M Laser Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eindhoven, The netherlands Posts: 192 Rep Power: 3	Re: Best Company? Go for O-like.

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