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Weidmark has already posted lots of pictures of this sweet little LPM,
http://laserpointerforums.com/f52/review-laserbee-2-5w-usb-lpm-61928.html
so this review will be text based
As shown in Weimark's thread, the unit arrived professionally packaged.
Unpacking revealed all of the parts to be new and unblemished. The shipment contained a thermopile/heat sink, the electronics box, and a mini-CD.
Assembly is a "no brainer." The thermopile's cord terminates in a bayonet plug and the Unit connects to the computer with a standard USB plug.
Inserting and opening the CD showed a "notice" PDf reminding me to "read the instructions." This is going onto my laptop which has Windows Vista as the OS. After choosing the correct "version" folder, I was shown the instructions, and the needed files.
I am a bit of a technophobe (believe it or not
) However, the instructions were easy to understand and follow. I installed the LPM software and the USB to serial program.
Everything started up flawlessly, so it was time to measure some lasers.
The software interface is intuitive and easy to read
My main interest in this LPM was as a portable LPM. I have a Scientech 365 and a Scientech Vector S310 in my workshop/office. I also have a Scientech Vector H410 that I use as my portable LPM. Unfortunately, the H410 resides in a large briefcase size carrier. My hope was that the LaserBee USB LPM could replace the H410 for most remote applications. If the LaserBee is accurate enough, I can leave the H410 at home more often.
The LasserBee USB LPM is small enough to fit into a pocket of my Laptop case. It certainly fits the bill for ease of use. Now, is it accurate enough?
I measured a green, a violet, a red, and a blue hand-held laser. I measured as low as 100mW and as high as 1.85W. I compared those measurements against my 365 and S310. The LaserBee USB reacts more slowly than my Scientech units. However, it reacts quickly enough so that I was not confused or concerned about what was being measured.
Also, the LaserBee is accurate to within just a few mW when compared to my Scientech LPM's.
Overall, I am more than completely satisfied with the LaserBee USB LPM.
Wherever my laser projector goes, my laptop goes.
From now on, wherever my laptop goes, my LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM will be going too.
Originally I just pictured the laserBee USB as a convenient portable LPM. However, after having weighed it against my Scientech LPM's now, I would recommend it to anyone who needs/wants an affordable LPM. If you have a computer, you can now have an LPM at a VERY reasonable cost.
Bottom line = If you want/need an LPM, and have a laptop or computer, the LaserBee 2.5W USB will fill the bill
:topic:
Peace,
dave
http://laserpointerforums.com/f52/review-laserbee-2-5w-usb-lpm-61928.html
so this review will be text based
As shown in Weimark's thread, the unit arrived professionally packaged.
Unpacking revealed all of the parts to be new and unblemished. The shipment contained a thermopile/heat sink, the electronics box, and a mini-CD.
Assembly is a "no brainer." The thermopile's cord terminates in a bayonet plug and the Unit connects to the computer with a standard USB plug.
Inserting and opening the CD showed a "notice" PDf reminding me to "read the instructions." This is going onto my laptop which has Windows Vista as the OS. After choosing the correct "version" folder, I was shown the instructions, and the needed files.
I am a bit of a technophobe (believe it or not
) However, the instructions were easy to understand and follow. I installed the LPM software and the USB to serial program.Everything started up flawlessly, so it was time to measure some lasers.
The software interface is intuitive and easy to read
My main interest in this LPM was as a portable LPM. I have a Scientech 365 and a Scientech Vector S310 in my workshop/office. I also have a Scientech Vector H410 that I use as my portable LPM. Unfortunately, the H410 resides in a large briefcase size carrier. My hope was that the LaserBee USB LPM could replace the H410 for most remote applications. If the LaserBee is accurate enough, I can leave the H410 at home more often.
The LasserBee USB LPM is small enough to fit into a pocket of my Laptop case. It certainly fits the bill for ease of use. Now, is it accurate enough?
I measured a green, a violet, a red, and a blue hand-held laser. I measured as low as 100mW and as high as 1.85W. I compared those measurements against my 365 and S310. The LaserBee USB reacts more slowly than my Scientech units. However, it reacts quickly enough so that I was not confused or concerned about what was being measured.
Also, the LaserBee is accurate to within just a few mW when compared to my Scientech LPM's.
Overall, I am more than completely satisfied with the LaserBee USB LPM.
Wherever my laser projector goes, my laptop goes.
From now on, wherever my laptop goes, my LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM will be going too.
Originally I just pictured the laserBee USB as a convenient portable LPM. However, after having weighed it against my Scientech LPM's now, I would recommend it to anyone who needs/wants an affordable LPM. If you have a computer, you can now have an LPM at a VERY reasonable cost.
Bottom line = If you want/need an LPM, and have a laptop or computer, the LaserBee 2.5W USB will fill the bill
:topic:
Peace,
dave
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