O-Like Tactical 1.2W blue 445nm laser

[SadFly427]

This is my first laser purchase. It really burns the crap out of stuff. I have a piece of black plastic that is about .080in thick. The laser can burn straight through it in 10 seconds or so. If it is focused right and not too far away.

After I bought it I found the S3 Arctic Spyder from thinklasers. I was wondering how they compare. The S3 comes with more features and accessories but at a higher price. This is also my first post. I'm posting from my iPhone.

 

[rocket689]

My "1W " Arctic meters at about 750mw. It's a cool laser, but not worth the money.

Here's an interesting thread about the Arctic:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/33-reasons-not-buy-wicked-lasers-56289.html

Edit: Oh yeah, Welcome to LPF! Please make sure you read all of the safety and beginners stickies. :beer:

 

[SadFly427]

Yeah I bought the right safety glasses at the same time I got the laser.

 

[SadFly427]

I am planning to buy a new charger and batteries. The charger I got with the laser is junk. It's barely able to plug into the wall without falling out. The Ultrafire battery looks like it might have a leak. There is some discoloration in the lable on one end. Where can I find a quality charger and batteries.

 

[rocket689]

Where are you located?

If you are in the US, go to Lighthound.com
Fenix Flashlights, Cree LED, Lithium Batteries, Lithium Ion Batteries, Li-Ion Chargers, Leatherman Multitools, Spyderco Knives and more!

They have good batteries and chargers. :beer:

 

[SadFly427]

Think you for the info, there website and products seem more trust worthy than the other places I was looking. They are more expensive but, I am learning that generally you get what you pay for when buying stuff like this.

I just ordered the

PLAIBC Pila IBC Charger for 14500 / 17500 / 18500 / 18650 3.7 volt Lithium Battery Charger $46.99

And two AW18650P31 AW 18650 Protected 3100 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery
$19.75

They should get to me sometime next week. In the near future I plan to take my laser to my local laser equipment shop to see if they can test it. I don't know if I broke any laws when I bought this laser. So befor I take it to be tested I will call them ahead of time to find out. They might be obligated to turn me in. I will report my findings here if I can get it tested.