The the blu LD in the GBW-H10N has not yet been fully tested (I don't think), but the general consensus seems to be that it is worth its price - much less likely to die unexpectedly, and higher in power. Mine has been running well with current = 170mA, putting out 140mW. Others have pushed the output up to 200mW, but some have died as a result; their families will auction off all of their laser equipment to help pay for the kids' college, and for the widows' grief counseling.Xplorer877 said:I'm interested in the GBW-H10N sled but I wanna know are they really that much more powerful? :-?
I already have a PHR-803T diode pushing 140mA and it's doing fine; for months now with casual use.
EDIT - almost forgot: that sled also includes a very nice red LD... mine is set to 260mW @450mA
DanQ