50 mW Laser Pointers?

[TheGizmo]

I'm looking for one of those green 50mW laser pointers for cheap. one thats pen size or so, not much bigger.

I've noticed varying prices on the web from $20 - 300, and I'm beginning to think most of the cheap ones are probably not really 50mW.. and I really do want a real 50mW laser, one that can pop balloons and light matches on fire, and burn holes in soda cans.

Anyone got one? if so where'd you get it.

edit: my budget is something below $120ish

 

[2Xtreme21]

Gonna draw on some buildings, huh?

 

[Mrvile]

You know what's kinda weird? I did a search for "50mw laser" and I got this...

 

[Mrvile]

BTW the review says 50mW isn't powerful enough to pop balloons or burn paper.

 

[KLin]

http://www.vavolo.com/productd...p,ProductID,2839,,.htm

 

[Tiamat]

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[TheGizmo]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
You know what's kinda weird? I did a search for "50mw laser" and I got this...

heh that is kinda funny, maybe I Should order from them Gizmo power, woo.

I saw a bunch of videos on youtube suggesting that a genuine 50mw laser can indeed do those things.

 

[irishScott]

http://www.wickedlasers.com/

 

[ForumMaster]

Originally posted by: KLin
http://www.vavolo.com/productd...p,ProductID,2839,,.htm

damn it! i will not have anything less then this: a full 250mw green laser!

 

[imported_elwood]

Originally posted by: irishScott
http://www.wickedlasers.com/

 

[TheGizmo]

Originally posted by: elwood

Originally posted by: irishScott
http://www.wickedlasers.com/

ya i been there, but their lowest is like $220 i believe for a 50mw, I'm looking for something in the $100 range. that site does have some super sweet lasers though

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: ForumMaster

Originally posted by: KLin
http://www.vavolo.com/productd...p,ProductID,2839,,.htm

damn it! i will not have anything less then this: a full 250mw green laser!

Holy crap!! :shocked:

 

[TheGizmo]

Originally posted by: ForumMaster

Originally posted by: KLin
http://www.vavolo.com/productd...p,ProductID,2839,,.htm

damn it! i will not have anything less then this: a full 250mw green laser!

awwwhooohoaaaa... //drools i want that i wish i had 800 bux to blow on a laswer

 

[TheGizmo]

Originally posted by: 2Xtreme21
Gonna draw on some buildings, huh?

weird i didnt'' see your post last time yet its the first post, but ya thats exactly what i'm gonna do =) i got myself a 2600 lumen projector, laptop, webcam, and some place in hong kong just shipped my 50 mW green laser pen for $54.01 shipped woot

(p.s.) anyone know how long hong kong post takes to deliver to NJ

 

[antillean]

You do realize that when you're burning a hole in a can, the light reflected by the can will burn you retina? Playing with those things is asking for trouble

 

[RU482]

I would like to know where I can get some 50MW lasers cheap

 

[Blefuscu]

you weeners are going to blind someone. visible wavelength lasers over 1mW cw are a blinding hazard, meaning powerful enough to burn the retina -- creating blind spots. working with this type of laser as part of your job requires eye protection.

 

[TheGizmo]

Originally posted by: Blefuscu
you weeners are going to blind someone. visible wavelength lasers over 1mW cw are a blinding hazard, meaning powerful enough to burn the retina -- creating blind spots. working with this type of laser as part of your job requires eye protection.

thats why you don't shine it in anyone's eyes heh. and ya i bought a $50 pair of glasses from wickedlasers for 532nm wavelegnth (the same as the 50mW green laser pointer I bought for $54!!)

Originally posted by: redly1
I would like to know where I can get some 50MW lasers cheap

Rubycon introduced me to www.dealextreme.com where I found a true 50mw green laser pointer for $54 shipped. they got a lot of other cool gadgets for cheap too. i can't wait for my laser to get here

 

[DaWhim]

I wouldn't a 50mW for recreational use. I carry a 5mW with me, it is bright enough to play with at night. 50mW is just too powerful and dangerous. You can only pop the dark color ballons.

I suggest you to look at this thread on CPF first, http://www.candlepowerforums.c...howthread.php?t=167718

 

[esquared]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
I wouldn't a 50mW for recreational use. I carry a 5mW with me, it is bright enough to play with at night. 50mW is just too powerful and dangerous. You can only pop the dark color ballons.

I suggest you to look at this thread on CPF first, http://www.candlepowerforums.c...howthread.php?t=167718

Pretty sober reading. These two young guys that very well could have permanent damage from nor erring on the side of caution. Thanks for the link.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: esquared

Originally posted by: DaWhim
I wouldn't a 50mW for recreational use. I carry a 5mW with me, it is bright enough to play with at night. 50mW is just too powerful and dangerous. You can only pop the dark color ballons.

I suggest you to look at this thread on CPF first, http://www.candlepowerforums.c...howthread.php?t=167718

Pretty sober reading. These two young guys that very well could have permanent damage from nor erring on the side of caution. Thanks for the link.

I just came across that thread. I wanted a powerful laser like one that would be powerful to pop a balloon. After reading some threads from CPF and the dangers about that, I got a 5mW instead. I wouldn't play with a >5mW laser without a safety goggle.