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Hey y'all !
I have other questions, but one is - "Are there any 5mw models that can be trusted to be consistently over-spec ? (also any higher mw models up to 50mw that are consistently over-spec)
I'm a "green laser" newbie, I ordered a cheapie 5mw green laser from ebay (SewellDirect) for $8.20 (free shipping) before I found this laser forum and hope I didn't order something not worth getting (it should arrive today). Anyhow for $8.20 total it would not be a major loss even though I am on a fairly tight budget and can't afford to keep buying multiple lasers hoping to get a good one
I did not notice any reviews on green lasers from SewellDirect so I am not sure how good they are yet.
After reading on this forum about some of the various green lasers I am considering ordering a 50mw also unless the 5mw I should receive today performs "over spec", I am an amateur astronomer and would like one that shows a clearly visible beam pointing outs stars at night, but it would be neat to also be able to see the beam inside during the day
I have an old red laser pointer from many years ago that still works great.
Back when the green lasers first came out I noticed them advertised for astronomy use but the price tag was too high back then so when I happened to notice the current prices a few days ago I was surprised at how cheap you can get them for now !
I have read reviews of several 50mw green lasers on the forum here but still am not sure which one might be worth trying because some give a good review to some of them and others not so good for the same model.
I'll list the ones I am considering so anyone can give any more current pros or cons reguarding these models (and distributors) so as to help me make a more educated decision based on others actual experience with these models/companies.
I have read reviews where some have gotten even 5mw green lasers that would burn stuff (obviously over-spec) so are there companies where you can order lower mw lasers that you can count on consistently being over-spec and performing much better than an actual 5mw or an actual 30mw or 50mw ?
As far as companies, O-Like seems to be the most favored one that sells green lasers that use AAA batteries.
(I'm not saying any reviewers would be intentionally dishonest, but could there be representatives of companies posting positive reviews of their own products on this forum ?, there would be an understandable tendency to be biased in favor of their own products.)
I was originally considering Ledshoppe's 50mw until I read some reviews that their lasers tended to be consistently under-spec, any additional info on that ?
I'm also considering the following green lasers so any additional info on them is appreciated -
O-Like silver-chrome 50mw
This next one is very tempting after reading a review that it pops balloons and lights matches and it is only about $15.00, have others had the same results with this one or did the reviewer just happen to get an exceptionally over-spec unit ?
Focalprice 50mw
Here is a link to the review on the one above so you can read for yourself the review that was given.
and while it would be really stretching my laser budget to get this one, it is a very slightly possible consideration, but I would prefer to get a good over-spec 50mw for much less -
O-Like silver-chrome 100mw
Thanks in advance for y'alls help ! :thanks:
I have other questions, but one is - "Are there any 5mw models that can be trusted to be consistently over-spec ? (also any higher mw models up to 50mw that are consistently over-spec)
I'm a "green laser" newbie, I ordered a cheapie 5mw green laser from ebay (SewellDirect) for $8.20 (free shipping) before I found this laser forum and hope I didn't order something not worth getting (it should arrive today). Anyhow for $8.20 total it would not be a major loss even though I am on a fairly tight budget and can't afford to keep buying multiple lasers hoping to get a good one
I did not notice any reviews on green lasers from SewellDirect so I am not sure how good they are yet.
After reading on this forum about some of the various green lasers I am considering ordering a 50mw also unless the 5mw I should receive today performs "over spec", I am an amateur astronomer and would like one that shows a clearly visible beam pointing outs stars at night, but it would be neat to also be able to see the beam inside during the day
I have an old red laser pointer from many years ago that still works great.
Back when the green lasers first came out I noticed them advertised for astronomy use but the price tag was too high back then so when I happened to notice the current prices a few days ago I was surprised at how cheap you can get them for now !
I have read reviews of several 50mw green lasers on the forum here but still am not sure which one might be worth trying because some give a good review to some of them and others not so good for the same model.
I'll list the ones I am considering so anyone can give any more current pros or cons reguarding these models (and distributors) so as to help me make a more educated decision based on others actual experience with these models/companies.
I have read reviews where some have gotten even 5mw green lasers that would burn stuff (obviously over-spec) so are there companies where you can order lower mw lasers that you can count on consistently being over-spec and performing much better than an actual 5mw or an actual 30mw or 50mw ?
As far as companies, O-Like seems to be the most favored one that sells green lasers that use AAA batteries.
(I'm not saying any reviewers would be intentionally dishonest, but could there be representatives of companies posting positive reviews of their own products on this forum ?, there would be an understandable tendency to be biased in favor of their own products.)
I was originally considering Ledshoppe's 50mw until I read some reviews that their lasers tended to be consistently under-spec, any additional info on that ?
I'm also considering the following green lasers so any additional info on them is appreciated -
O-Like silver-chrome 50mw
This next one is very tempting after reading a review that it pops balloons and lights matches and it is only about $15.00, have others had the same results with this one or did the reviewer just happen to get an exceptionally over-spec unit ?
Focalprice 50mw
Here is a link to the review on the one above so you can read for yourself the review that was given.
and while it would be really stretching my laser budget to get this one, it is a very slightly possible consideration, but I would prefer to get a good over-spec 50mw for much less -
O-Like silver-chrome 100mw
Thanks in advance for y'alls help ! :thanks:
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