Buying my first laser - 400$

[Elanes]

Hi!
I'm looking to buy my first green laser, and i have about 400$ to spend. I would want one that can be used for both pointing and burning. I've heard many good things about the x150 from novalasers, but i want to know if there are any other good options. Where will i find a laser that gives me the most bang for the buck? I know there are people who sell their own DIY's on this forum, but most of them are red lasers i believe.. I'm also open to the idea of GB's, but i'm not sure how much money there is to save on this?

Also, I live in Norway, so the company would need to ship internationally.
Any help is greatly appreciated Thx alot!

 

[diachi]

Go with nova I think, you could get one of their alpha series, which is probably great for you.

 

[styropyro]

The X150 would be a good laser, although I think an X100 would fit your needs at a much better price. I've owned both an X100 equivalent and an X150 equivalent and there is basically no brightness difference between the two. The X150 does burn things a little faster than the X100 but in my opinion it is not worth an extra $200. With the extra $200 you save you buy and 100mW violet laser, a 200mW red laser, and still have some money left over. I'm not saying the X150 is a bad laser, it is great and if you have the money go ahead an buy it.

 

[diachi]

Ill have to agree with styropyro on this one, that would be an insane combo 200mW red 100mW BR and 100mW green would just be so fun !

 

[erdabyz]

No one cares about safety....

Buy good quality safety googles first, then buy the laser.

 

[Bionic-Badger]

I'd rather have the laser than the goggles though.

 

[diachi]

Yeah but id rather have my sight and goggles with no laser, than no sight no goggles and a laser that you cant see cause your blind.

Diachi

 

[ixfd64]

Yeah but id rather have my sight and goggles with no laser, than no sight no goggles and a laser that you cant see cause your blind.

Diachi

LOL, good point.

 

[bhig3]

Yeah but id rather have my sight and goggles with no laser, than no sight no goggles and a laser that you cant see cause your blind.

Diachi

No sense of adventure?

Just kidding. I'm looking to buy some goggles but I don't know what I need to be buying. Am I just trying to get IR goggles? or do I need a specific type for my greenie?

edit: sorry for the derail

 

[jamilm9]

buy the goggles they sell on nova get a x-125 with a case and the optic thing the screws on the front.(i have all that and love it). :-X

 

[rathat]

I just bought an X100 from them with a lens thingy for it, seemed like the best deal i could find.