Friend of mine clued me in to this site, they sell various gadgets and electronics out of China I believe.
Their shipping takes anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks, but its free shipping worth a look if you're in the market for a green laser pointer.
http://www.focalprice.com/goods_43.html
(I have no affiliation to this company whatsoever, just thought I'd share this lobang, intending to place an order myself in the near future)
Fairly Cheap Green Laser pointers.
Whoa, that site looks like a clone of DealExtreme.com. Anyway just a usual warning to all, before purchasing any lasers, try to ensure they have a proper IR filter installed. Also, note that there are peak and average power ratings for lasers, so do not be fooled by the power ratings given as they can put a power rating of 100mW peak, but the laser may only output 100mW for a sec, before going into an average of 50mW or less subsequently (significant brightness of beam will be dropped).
I believe everyone should do their own research before purchasing any lasers, and I've included my 2 cents. (:
I believe everyone should do their own research before purchasing any lasers, and I've included my 2 cents. (:
That site looks incredibly suspect, and its not exactly cheap either.
It screams of "China best" but with a premium price tag attached.
Quote from the site:
"100mW Green Laser Pointer-WaterProof-II
$139.99
New 100mw Green laser torch model! 2009 Rarest upgraded Unique Solid Design and Style of masculine simplity endow you with the best hand touch and manly superiority. Made of the imported high-end laser diode, first-class laser crystal, all glass glass optical lenses.
The casing is completely made of the refined craftmanship by CNC turning machine, and this series of portable green laser torch has ultra high concentricity and precision degree. Sturdy construction and compact size out of press-assembling technique. The thorough heat emission friendly design. The end-button can be turned on ONCE AND FOR EVER unless you touch it again. TOO MUCH for any presentation laser demo or green laser light show."
It screams of "China best" but with a premium price tag attached.
Quote from the site:
"100mW Green Laser Pointer-WaterProof-II
$139.99
New 100mw Green laser torch model! 2009 Rarest upgraded Unique Solid Design and Style of masculine simplity endow you with the best hand touch and manly superiority. Made of the imported high-end laser diode, first-class laser crystal, all glass glass optical lenses.
The casing is completely made of the refined craftmanship by CNC turning machine, and this series of portable green laser torch has ultra high concentricity and precision degree. Sturdy construction and compact size out of press-assembling technique. The thorough heat emission friendly design. The end-button can be turned on ONCE AND FOR EVER unless you touch it again. TOO MUCH for any presentation laser demo or green laser light show."
Something to share during my save-money-so-buy-from-overseas laser pointer hunting.
- Should find out from the seller what class is the laser. Typically Class 3A or Class 3B. Most green lasers from China is Class 3B.
- The laser pointers will be held in Singpost ICA and will require an approval from NEA (Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science) before it can reach you.
- Only Class 3A will be able to go through.
- When it does get approved, you'll have to self-collect with the permit at Singpost ICA in Paya Lebar.
- If you insist of using Class 3B lasers, you'll have to pay for a permit-for-use that is around S$155 per year per laser. Not including reviewing fees from NEA.
- Although you do not need to go down to NEA to get the permit, you'll have to call, talk and justify the laser you are importing to be Class 3A.
- Should find out from the seller what class is the laser. Typically Class 3A or Class 3B. Most green lasers from China is Class 3B.
- The laser pointers will be held in Singpost ICA and will require an approval from NEA (Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science) before it can reach you.
- Only Class 3A will be able to go through.
- When it does get approved, you'll have to self-collect with the permit at Singpost ICA in Paya Lebar.
- If you insist of using Class 3B lasers, you'll have to pay for a permit-for-use that is around S$155 per year per laser. Not including reviewing fees from NEA.
- Although you do not need to go down to NEA to get the permit, you'll have to call, talk and justify the laser you are importing to be Class 3A.
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Hi,All laser lovers
Vow,5 watt laser--that can be used as a weapon and cause INSTANT blindness if shine into the eye.They are v dangerous weapons and in fact after the 3rd world war human will live with this reality and ,like chlorine gasing of warfront soldiers , banded after the world wars.Remember laser light are COHERANT LIGHT and energy density per unit area is extremely high and such electric field can easily cause cell mutation.Thanks.
Vow,5 watt laser--that can be used as a weapon and cause INSTANT blindness if shine into the eye.They are v dangerous weapons and in fact after the 3rd world war human will live with this reality and ,like chlorine gasing of warfront soldiers , banded after the world wars.Remember laser light are COHERANT LIGHT and energy density per unit area is extremely high and such electric field can easily cause cell mutation.Thanks.
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it's really weird.. spammers tend to gravitate toward forums and blogs which mention chinese equipment!
witness there are 2 spam postings on this thread.
i have been blogging for years but started getting china spammer comments on my blog when i reviewed a chinese product..!
here's another source of Chinese products, virtualvillage.com
http://www.virtualvillage.com/green-las ... 0-022.html
they have a 532nm green laser for $30 (US). i have bought stuff from them in the past (mostly camera accessories) and no problems. they either ship from HK or Shanghai.
witness there are 2 spam postings on this thread.
i have been blogging for years but started getting china spammer comments on my blog when i reviewed a chinese product..!
here's another source of Chinese products, virtualvillage.com
http://www.virtualvillage.com/green-las ... 0-022.html
they have a 532nm green laser for $30 (US). i have bought stuff from them in the past (mostly camera accessories) and no problems. they either ship from HK or Shanghai.