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My generic eBay 5mW Green Laser just broke because the button on the inside has gone out of the range of the external button, and although it still slightly worked, I have decided to buy a new laser that actually has its said output and can do a few desired things:
- Has enough power to light matches, burn through paper and maybe thin plastic (I'm a bit of a kid when it comes to lasers, but I am responsible so don't worry about that!).
- Has a visible beam, even in the dark without a fog/smoke machine
- Branded, not generic. I find generic to be very unreliable
I've had two lasers in mind:
HLP18130 Focusable Burning Red Laser Pointer 200mW
From Budget Gadgets, for $44.45 including package and tracked shipping.
Now this seems too good to be true so I am a little unsure about this. Most places sell higher powered lasers like 100 or 200mW for over £60 - £100 (I'm British, so for my American friends I think that's like $100 - $180). But that said I have seen a few YouTube videos that feature this laser, from BG and have all got positive reviews. I am happy they use PayPal as I don't like to use other payment details on websites that I am new to.
Now the other laser I am looking at:
Power Rock Green laser Torch 50mW or 100mW /Focusable&Waterproof
From O-Like.com Dedicated Lasers, 50mW is £21 ($35 I think) and the 100mW is £43 ($69).
This website is dedicated to selling lasers and that's always a good sign. Also, they have fairly promising but affordable prices, which is what I'm looking for. The only problem is I've never heard anyone's views on their products so I don't know whether to spend, and I can't find out how to buy with PayPal on this site, though I know they support it. Either way, this website looks better right now.
So, if you recommend one of the two then your help is very much appreciated! Thank you (extra note: I am new to these forums so I apologize if this is the wrong forum!).
- Has enough power to light matches, burn through paper and maybe thin plastic (I'm a bit of a kid when it comes to lasers, but I am responsible so don't worry about that!).
- Has a visible beam, even in the dark without a fog/smoke machine
- Branded, not generic. I find generic to be very unreliable
I've had two lasers in mind:
HLP18130 Focusable Burning Red Laser Pointer 200mW
From Budget Gadgets, for $44.45 including package and tracked shipping.
Now this seems too good to be true so I am a little unsure about this. Most places sell higher powered lasers like 100 or 200mW for over £60 - £100 (I'm British, so for my American friends I think that's like $100 - $180). But that said I have seen a few YouTube videos that feature this laser, from BG and have all got positive reviews. I am happy they use PayPal as I don't like to use other payment details on websites that I am new to.
Now the other laser I am looking at:
Power Rock Green laser Torch 50mW or 100mW /Focusable&Waterproof
From O-Like.com Dedicated Lasers, 50mW is £21 ($35 I think) and the 100mW is £43 ($69).
This website is dedicated to selling lasers and that's always a good sign. Also, they have fairly promising but affordable prices, which is what I'm looking for. The only problem is I've never heard anyone's views on their products so I don't know whether to spend, and I can't find out how to buy with PayPal on this site, though I know they support it. Either way, this website looks better right now.
So, if you recommend one of the two then your help is very much appreciated! Thank you (extra note: I am new to these forums so I apologize if this is the wrong forum!).
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