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New laser pointer. 20 mW, $20. Elicited some “gotta get one” responses, as well as “That’s bright!” (It is, too)

laserpointer

It’s supposed to say “Laser” (3 second exposure on the camera)

Laser writing is hard. No mechanical feedback, no visual feedback.

teawithbuzz on April 18, 2009 at 6:38 am said:

so, where can we find this $20 deal?
swansont on April 18, 2009 at 6:57 am said:

I got mine through Amazon.com; there are a couple of options for 20 mW at $17.94 plus shipping. I just did a search (green laser pointer 20mw) and now there’s a 30 mW laser for $19.95. Auugh! Stimulated buyer’s remorse!
Rhett on April 18, 2009 at 7:46 am said:

Woah! 50 mW for $32 at amazon. These things are really getting cheap.
Cap'n Refsmmat on April 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm said:

I’ve got a 50mW purchased in China for $10, but I have suspicion it wasn’t meant for 50mW — it had 5mW written on the box and scratched out, and the brightness has been petering out since I first got it. Hopefully it’ll still be bright enough when I need it to point a telescope next week…
swansont on April 18, 2009 at 2:48 pm said:

Plus, there’s the problem with the lead. Don’t lick it. 😉

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