593.5nm pointers disappearing?

[NightExplorer96]

Yeah, you're right. I am just trying to balance somewhere between panic and well thought out concern. That being said, I honestly think CNI would (and should) have let you know if they were going to be unable to carry out the order. Along with that I don't think they would pass on the opportunity for a big sale like that, especially if they have set what seem to be rather fuzzy dates for this all to end.

I hear you. I really wanted to start saving my money instead of always spending it, but having a 561nm GLP pointer would be simply amazing!

Im planning to look for a job soon, so I can have that money as back-up

-Alex

 

[jdawg]

Is there even an visual difference between the 589 and 593? Last time I checked, the 50mw Spartan 589 was in stock and isn't more power better?

 

[NightExplorer96]

Is there even an visual difference between the 589 and 593? Last time I checked, the 50mw Spartan 589 was in stock and isn't more power better?

Most people won't notice a difference at all

589 is also a lot more stable when compared to 593.5, but I prefer the more "amber" look of my 593.5!!

-Alex

 

[Sigurthr]

There's definitely a visible difference in the wavelength. Now, if you were to compare 593.5 and 594.1, well, that I'm not sure that most of the populace could tell apart.

 

[jdawg]

My question however, is the same as some people above. If I want a 589 at some point in the future (emphasis on the same), should I be in a hurry to place an order on the Spartan 50mw before it ceases to be manufactured?

 

[NightExplorer96]

My question however, is the same as some people above. If I want a 589 at some point in the future (emphasis on the same), should I be in a hurry to place an order on the Spartan 50mw before it ceases to be manufactured?

I would(if you have the funds to spare) of course. CNI has announced starting 2015 they will no longer be shipping/selling pointer or handhelds and the 589nm Spartan fits into the category of a handheld.

Awhile back Dragon Lasers announced they only had a few 589's left & when the stock was gone, they would no longer be selling 589. Come to be this was a marketing tactic since right after the stock was gone, they sold a new batch. Now since Dragon Lasers gets their 589 from CNI, and CNI won't be supplying them anymore, I would hurry before they are gone for real!

-Alex

 

[Sigurthr]

It should be noted that the "high performing" DL589's are all sold, and all that is available now are "on spec" units, like what Atomicrox got. Instead of doing 90-120mW peak, they now peak around 50mW, and average around 35mW.