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So I've had my alleged <5mW pens from IQS for a little while now and I have gotten used to using them and everything and I think I'm ready to get a little more powerful laser. I'd like to get a nice green one but since I have been told it is likely the ebay pens are overspec, I'm not sure what the next step power wise should be. I mean, if the pens are overspec and are 30mW then I would like to not get another 30mW pointer you know? Also, once I figure out what power I'm getting I will get some good glasses to go with them.

I would like to get something that can burn or that I can at least see the beam better than my green that I have now. (I can see the beam in almost pitch darkness) But I am open to whatever you guys suggest since I am still learning when it comes to lasers.
 





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Get a 50 mW or 100 that will keep you satisfied for a while ( rayfos or o-like .com)
 

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Ok yeah. I was thinking the ray foss 100mW. So what OD glasses should I get? I'm going to get them from dragon lasers.

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Actually the Olike looks good too. I like that one because it says "adjustable" which I assume means focusable. I'll go read some reviews.
 
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Adjustable is a must ! read some reviews and soon you sure will make a good choice.

Cheers mate :)
 
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Actually my own feelings on adjustable focus are mixed. There is something cool about just being able to click on a laser and seeing a nice thin beam.

Moving from 5mw to 50mw should be plenty to keep you happy (for a day or two:-D). For cheaper ones, I got these;

50mW 532nm High Power Flashlight Style Green Laser Pointer for Sale at GadgetTown.com

200mW 532nm DC 3V Open-back Green Laser Pointer for Sale at GadgetTown.com

Doubt the 200mw is up to spec, and quality varies, but every time I ordered they ship from brooklyn, ny, so at least customs is not an issue. The 50mw does seem to be actually 50, and one of the other ones, (i ordered 3 at one point) was able to light a red match.
 





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