Help me choose green laser <$30USD

List of green lasers <$30USD - Suggestions please

Hi

I want to buy a green laser, I have previously had some cheapo red lasers that we modded 10 of them into a pair of gloves for fun. I want to buy a green laser from the internet, budget is under $30USD delivered to New Zealand. I have checked with NZ Customs and we seem to have no restrictions on importing lasers.

I'm not intersted in burning things or popping things. I want a laser with a very visible strong green beam. I would prefer an IR filter for added safety, however it seems that for this price, I will not get an IR filtered laser. The strength is not as important as how visible the beam is. I don't mind a thickish beam if it still shines a long way, eg. beam stream visible up to the clouds at night. I'm lucky because my city has a fair bit of fog at night, so should be a fun toy to play with. Size is not important, infact I'd prefer a bigger unit as it's probably stronger and more likely to have a bigger heatsink. I don't want a laser that will die in a few months.

I've searched the forums and come up with some possibilities and would like your advice, Thanks in advance...



DX: Romisen L-030 30mW Mini Flashlight Style Green Laser (CR123A) - $21.33 delivered

DealExtreme: $21.33 L-030 30mW Mini Flashlight Style Green Laser (CR123A)

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DX: 30mW Romisen L-B030 Green Laser with GITD Tail (CR123A) - $27.07 delivered

DealExtreme: $27.07 30mW Romisen L-B030 Green Laser with GITD Tail (CR123A)

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DX: Romisen 30mW Green Laser L-D030 (1*CR123A) - $20.96 delivered

DealExtreme: $20.96 Romisen 30mW Green Laser L-D030 (1*CR123A)

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DX: Romisen L-A030 30mW Mini Green Laser (CR123A 3.6V) - $23.34 delivered

DealExtreme: $20.34 Romisen L-A030 30mW Mini Green Laser (CR123A 3.6V)

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O-LIKE: 50mW pocket Green laser torch - $26.99 + $5 Postage = $31.99

50mW pocket Green laser torch£*>5~120mw green laser pointer£*>Laser&lighting products£*>www.0-like.com

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OLIKE: 40~50mW Green laser pointer - $30 + $7 Postage = $37

40~50mW Green laser pointer£*>5~120mw green laser pointer£*>Laser&lighting products£*>www.0-like.com
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LEDSHOPPE: 532nm Green Laser Pointer Pen 50mW (LP1076) - $24.99

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/ledp/LP1076.htm

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BUDGETGADGETS: 20mW Amazing Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen Stars Projector - $20.75
BUDGETGADGETS: 30mW Amazing Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen Stars Projector - $26.75

I like that this one has an extra tip that makes the stars pattern

$18.79 20/30mW Amazing Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen Stars Projector - BudgetGadgets.com

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New Keychain Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen Flashlight 30mW $26.56
New Keychain Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen Flashlight 50mW $32.56

Review of this laser - http://laserpointerforums.com/f52/50mw-cr2-green-handheld-budgetgadgets-37900.html

$23.86 New Keychain Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen Flashlight 30mW/50mW - BudgetGadgets.com

Thanks in advance for any help

DX: 30mW UltraFire WF-501B Flashlight-Style Green Laser (CR123A) - $33.31 Delivered

DealExtreme: $33.41 30mW UltraFire WF-501B Flashlight-Style Green Laser (CR123A)

O like pocket laser torch looks the best to me, and it will have 50mw and won't be underspec

Add of the topic a bit, I'd quite like to get something like this... and add a green module to it

ThinkGeek :: Pocket Laser Light Show
YouTube - Pocket Laser Lightshow by ThinkGeek

themandalorian said:

O like pocket laser torch looks the best to me, and it will have 50mw and won't be underspec

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Yup, I've been leaning towards that one too. Where's a good place to get a couple of good 3.7V CR2's and charger?

I notice that it needs 3.7V CR2s, all the other lasers seem to use AAA or C123A's. CR2 3.7V seem to be pretty rare, might be a pain having that laser if you have to have non standard batteries for it?

I would suggest when deciding on your laser try to stay over 30mW or your beam wont be as bright as you want. Aim for 50-75mW and I think you will be more than satisfied.

-Mike

@cust11 - What would you suggest then, for best bang for buck for very visible green laser beam. I'm also open to buying a module as long as installation is very basic, ie no more than soldering the + and - together. From looking through the websites I however feel that in my price range a complete unit offers better value.