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Hello Laser Pointer Forums,
I am a student at the University of Georgia majoring in physics. I understand the science behind lasers but besides the high powered lasers used in lab I am not very familiar with lasers that can be used for "recreational use". With that being said, I want to invest in my first premium laser. Here is exactly what I want from the laser starting with my number one priority to my lowest priority. Not all conditions need to be met but I would love if they were. I have no particular budget but as a broke college student, the cheaper, the better!
1) Something really cool! I am geeky and want something to show my friends.
2) No real safety concerns. I do not want to have to wear glasses. Of course I know not to shine any laser into a person's eyes but I don't need a laser that will cut through things, burn holes, or pop balloons. I want to be able to use the laser without always worrying.
3) I would love to be able to see the beam of the laser; not just the point.
4) It would be awesome to have a blue laser but I am not opposed to green! Red is not really attractive to me.
5) I would love to be able to point out the stars at night to someone. This may be out of the question.
6) I want attachable lenses to manipulate the beam into cool patterns to show off to friends!
Thanks everyone! Please include links to the lasers if there is one that sticks out to you. Your experience is very much appreciated.
I am a student at the University of Georgia majoring in physics. I understand the science behind lasers but besides the high powered lasers used in lab I am not very familiar with lasers that can be used for "recreational use". With that being said, I want to invest in my first premium laser. Here is exactly what I want from the laser starting with my number one priority to my lowest priority. Not all conditions need to be met but I would love if they were. I have no particular budget but as a broke college student, the cheaper, the better!
1) Something really cool! I am geeky and want something to show my friends.
2) No real safety concerns. I do not want to have to wear glasses. Of course I know not to shine any laser into a person's eyes but I don't need a laser that will cut through things, burn holes, or pop balloons. I want to be able to use the laser without always worrying.
3) I would love to be able to see the beam of the laser; not just the point.
4) It would be awesome to have a blue laser but I am not opposed to green! Red is not really attractive to me.
5) I would love to be able to point out the stars at night to someone. This may be out of the question.
6) I want attachable lenses to manipulate the beam into cool patterns to show off to friends!
Thanks everyone! Please include links to the lasers if there is one that sticks out to you. Your experience is very much appreciated.