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Ok, I don't have pictures for this little review, but oh well, I haven't quite figured out how to place them(not only laser noob, but forum noob too LOL!). I ordered this 3 weeks ago from LEDSHOPPE for $14.99, which seemed to be reasonable if indeed it was 20mw. Well, it came in, wrapped in bubble wrapping, and contained in a nice little clear case.
The laser came with a AAA battery, and as soon as I turned it on, there was only the faintest hint of red being emitted, which immediately frightened me, as I thought they not only sent a red one, but a crappy red one. Anyways, I took out their off-brand crappattery, and put in an energizer ultimate lithium, and screwed the lid back on. Upon hitting the switch, I was absolutely blown away. For $15 bucks, I was sent a laser that is easily outshining my 55mw green. I can't say what it is exactly as...I'm a noob, so I don't have a lightmeter, but I can safely bet it's above 50 for sure. Anyways, the beam is VERY tight, but spreads very quickly past 50 feet. From 300 feet away, it is about the size of a basketball(albeit a bright one surprisingly). If it were focused properly, I could see it popping balloons with ease.
It is 3 inches long, and half an inch wide, making it the thinnest green laser I have seen to date, which really shocks most people I've shown it to, as they can't believe such power comes from something so small(I know it's nothing compared to the tiny 445's that so many of you have).
Anyways, if you want to risk $15 on a great little keychain greenie, I'd say you can't go wrong with LEDSHOPPE.
Pros:
Cheap
Small
1xAAA
Super bright...easily wayyyy overspec
Cons:
3 weeks shipping time
not focused to infinity
won't shine at all with anything other than a lithium battery
Not the same as pictured model(but when it's this bright...does it matter)
Anyways, I'm not expecting rep points for this, as I don't have pictures or anything...(maybe one of you can throw me a hint or two..and maybe I can add them in a later post)..
The laser came with a AAA battery, and as soon as I turned it on, there was only the faintest hint of red being emitted, which immediately frightened me, as I thought they not only sent a red one, but a crappy red one. Anyways, I took out their off-brand crappattery, and put in an energizer ultimate lithium, and screwed the lid back on. Upon hitting the switch, I was absolutely blown away. For $15 bucks, I was sent a laser that is easily outshining my 55mw green. I can't say what it is exactly as...I'm a noob, so I don't have a lightmeter, but I can safely bet it's above 50 for sure. Anyways, the beam is VERY tight, but spreads very quickly past 50 feet. From 300 feet away, it is about the size of a basketball(albeit a bright one surprisingly). If it were focused properly, I could see it popping balloons with ease.
It is 3 inches long, and half an inch wide, making it the thinnest green laser I have seen to date, which really shocks most people I've shown it to, as they can't believe such power comes from something so small(I know it's nothing compared to the tiny 445's that so many of you have).
Anyways, if you want to risk $15 on a great little keychain greenie, I'd say you can't go wrong with LEDSHOPPE.
Pros:
Cheap
Small
1xAAA
Super bright...easily wayyyy overspec
Cons:
3 weeks shipping time
not focused to infinity
won't shine at all with anything other than a lithium battery
Not the same as pictured model(but when it's this bright...does it matter)
Anyways, I'm not expecting rep points for this, as I don't have pictures or anything...(maybe one of you can throw me a hint or two..and maybe I can add them in a later post)..
