I really hate being one of "those" guys, but here I go...
I've poured over this forum, read multiple newbie FAQs, digging through some defunct company websites, etc., but I haven't found my answers. I am looking for a green laser pointer and in my past research, through this forum and whatnot, I picked up a Laserglow Anser. This is a great laser pointer but holy cow its way too bright for my application. I'm just using this to point at things on a tabletop for D&D sessions, but it blinds everyone just being pointed at the table.
Looking further into things, it looks like maybe the 1mw Lyria might be the way to go, but I don't want to drop more money for this occasional usage without knowing it will not be so blinding. I've emailed Laserglow twice and disappointingly never received an answer about just how much difference it would make.
Why not just do a red laser you ask? I like green... I might even be ok with blue/purple if it was visable enough. I just know that laser pointers can be dangerous and I want to be safe for myself and everyone around me.
My last request would be if a cheaper option existed. I found a laser pointer trio on newegg (red, green, purple) that was much cheaper, $15, surely made in china and of questionable realiabilty and safety. Ideally I don't want to drop another $50, but I really value my eyes and if the 1mw green would do the trick and laserglow would be the safe way to go, so be it.
So here I am asking the experts to guide me to a safe, reliable and maybe cheaper solution. Hit me...
I've poured over this forum, read multiple newbie FAQs, digging through some defunct company websites, etc., but I haven't found my answers. I am looking for a green laser pointer and in my past research, through this forum and whatnot, I picked up a Laserglow Anser. This is a great laser pointer but holy cow its way too bright for my application. I'm just using this to point at things on a tabletop for D&D sessions, but it blinds everyone just being pointed at the table.
Looking further into things, it looks like maybe the 1mw Lyria might be the way to go, but I don't want to drop more money for this occasional usage without knowing it will not be so blinding. I've emailed Laserglow twice and disappointingly never received an answer about just how much difference it would make.
Why not just do a red laser you ask? I like green... I might even be ok with blue/purple if it was visable enough. I just know that laser pointers can be dangerous and I want to be safe for myself and everyone around me.
My last request would be if a cheaper option existed. I found a laser pointer trio on newegg (red, green, purple) that was much cheaper, $15, surely made in china and of questionable realiabilty and safety. Ideally I don't want to drop another $50, but I really value my eyes and if the 1mw green would do the trick and laserglow would be the safe way to go, so be it.
So here I am asking the experts to guide me to a safe, reliable and maybe cheaper solution. Hit me...