Laser Tech

Laser Tattoo Removal

2011-01-26T06:03:00.000-08:00

The next time you're thinking about getting a tattoo watch this first.

A Smart Laser

2011-01-21T00:27:00.000-08:00

Early stages of a laser targeting system.

Rainbow Laser

2011-01-16T12:28:00.000-08:00

If one laser pointer is just not enough, try seven. The combined output of these lasers reach as far as 110W, which is not far from becoming a military grade laser.

A Common Laser Choice

2011-01-12T12:20:00.000-08:00

One of the most popular laser pointers (aside from 5 mw) is 50 mw green (532 nm).
(actual output might be anywhere from (30 mw - 60 mw)
It costs about 18$ and is the optimal choice for a new laser enthusiast.

Lasers at New Year's Eve

2011-01-08T07:41:00.000-08:00

Video compares the output of 2000mW Blue (445nm), 680mW Red (635nm) and a 850mW Green (532nm) Lasers.

Where to buy Laser Pointers

2011-01-07T05:09:00.000-08:00

This table compares several of the most popular laser merchants (their online websites).

	Price	Quality	International Shipping time	International Shipping price
DragonLasers	High	High	~1-2 Weeks	USD 15.00 for 100g
WickedLasers	Medium	High	~1-2 Weeks	USD 29.00
Rayfoss	Medium	Medium	~2 Weeks	USD 8.00
O-Like	Medium	High	~2 Weeks	USD 5.00
Focalprice	Very Low	Low	2-4 Weeks	For free
Dealextreme	Very Low	Low	2-4 Weeks	For free
Dinodirect	Very Low	Low	2-4 Weeks	For free

Shipping to United States will generally cost less and be twice as fast, but USA customs prohibit any laser pointer which is stronger than 5mW.

Low quality sites often deliver underpower units (especially in the 100mW-200mW range) which can be broken easily (most of which are not tested with LaserPowerMeter to check if the power output is correct)