I recently purchased a 150mW blue pointer from Sanwu after having some questions about this model in the forum here. After some expected pandemic-related delays (probably could have picked a better time to order it...) it's here. Skip to the pictures below, if you like.
Despite the website...
Alright, so first of all, note to self: don't buy lasers from China in the middle of a pandemic... That said, it's finally here--review coming. Short version: for $40, I'm very happy. I'll post a review to the reviews section.
Actually, just knowing the difference between 301-304 is only marketing is valuable info. Yes, you might say I'm a bit of a lurker. Loved the idea of lasers since I was a kid, but my WL Phoenix was my first one powerful enough to burn things and see the beam at night. That one still works...
I'm looking for a reliable, low-ish power blue for star pointing. Just enough power to clearly see the beam at night. Will the Sanwu 304 150mW do the trick? I'd also like momentary button on the side (not the back), which it looks like this model has. Also, when I read "304" can I assume a...