I think this laser is related to the one in this post: http://laserpointerforums.com/f41/does-anyone-know-if-dino-direct-any-good-44424.html
So i just received one of these yesterday, at least I assume it's the same one. It's hard to tell since dinodirect calls this blue, the wavelength is green, and the above poster on the previous link referred to it as violet. That laser is/was $79.89.
The one i ordered was Stylish 3V 405nm 200mW Blue Ray Laser Pointer Pen Beam Light Laser Pointer Pen, Blue Laser Pointer Pen, 200mW Blue Laser Pointer Pen - DinoDirect.com and is listed as 200mW, violet, 405nm and I paid $38.99
The item was backordered online so I called them and they suggested some options, but I elected to have them email me when the item was back in stock...and even gave me a discount for my trouble.
I received the email a few days later and at a lower price. I ordered the item on 11/18 and received it on 11/30...not bad considering the shipping was free and it was over Thanksgiving.
The laser came in a case with alkaline batteries (I wish I didn't have to buy batteries from them), that was packed in a padded envelope...seemed to be packed well enough. It did not come with instructions of any sort
The case is reasonably heavy and has a rubberized coating. It seems durable enough, but I wish they had a dust cover...I will try to make one (any recommendations?).
The button required significant pressure to turn/keep it on and seem durable and well fitted to the case.
Batteries fit a loose and rattle around a bit. I'm not sure how to ge the case apart as the business end does not easily twist off or appear to have threads. Is there a procedure for safely taking these apart
This is my first review (recommendations?) and I cannot measure power. The spot is bright I guess, but I have nothing to compare it to. The spot seems distorted from the shiny cap that covers the end of the laser.
I cannot see the beam even in the dark night sky. It this the norm for a 200mW bluray? I'm not sure if this is a high quality diode or if it's a 5mW one that has been "potted up". Is there a way to tell?
It does make many items around the house fluoresce. Bleach, tonic water, and various CRTs. Any other fun UV experiments folks might recommend?
In conclusion, it seems you get what you pay for. The dinodirect people try to be helpful but their laser knowledge is limited. The final product has some quality elements but there is some room for improvement.
Cheers,
Jethro
So i just received one of these yesterday, at least I assume it's the same one. It's hard to tell since dinodirect calls this blue, the wavelength is green, and the above poster on the previous link referred to it as violet. That laser is/was $79.89.
The one i ordered was Stylish 3V 405nm 200mW Blue Ray Laser Pointer Pen Beam Light Laser Pointer Pen, Blue Laser Pointer Pen, 200mW Blue Laser Pointer Pen - DinoDirect.com and is listed as 200mW, violet, 405nm and I paid $38.99
The item was backordered online so I called them and they suggested some options, but I elected to have them email me when the item was back in stock...and even gave me a discount for my trouble.
I received the email a few days later and at a lower price. I ordered the item on 11/18 and received it on 11/30...not bad considering the shipping was free and it was over Thanksgiving.
The laser came in a case with alkaline batteries (I wish I didn't have to buy batteries from them), that was packed in a padded envelope...seemed to be packed well enough. It did not come with instructions of any sort
The case is reasonably heavy and has a rubberized coating. It seems durable enough, but I wish they had a dust cover...I will try to make one (any recommendations?).
The button required significant pressure to turn/keep it on and seem durable and well fitted to the case.
Batteries fit a loose and rattle around a bit. I'm not sure how to ge the case apart as the business end does not easily twist off or appear to have threads. Is there a procedure for safely taking these apart
This is my first review (recommendations?) and I cannot measure power. The spot is bright I guess, but I have nothing to compare it to. The spot seems distorted from the shiny cap that covers the end of the laser.
I cannot see the beam even in the dark night sky. It this the norm for a 200mW bluray? I'm not sure if this is a high quality diode or if it's a 5mW one that has been "potted up". Is there a way to tell?
It does make many items around the house fluoresce. Bleach, tonic water, and various CRTs. Any other fun UV experiments folks might recommend?
In conclusion, it seems you get what you pay for. The dinodirect people try to be helpful but their laser knowledge is limited. The final product has some quality elements but there is some room for improvement.
Cheers,
Jethro