Customer Reviews

Green Laser Pointer II

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This unit is much brighter than another green laser I used to own (which dimmed after switching on). The beam output is constantly bright, and I can see the beam in a semi-darkened room, in fact, I can see the beam under my desk in a well lit office. With a magnifying glass I can actually burn small holes in black dustbin liner (don't try this at home!). It's well made, feels nice and comes in a smart foam lined steel case. This is definitely the best laser pointer I've ever had. Highly recommended.

I have purchased 3 of these laser pointers, the first 2 where ok, but the third one even though it was supposed to be stronger than the other 2 came with a defect and is far less powerful, the dot allso has a halo around it where i think the power is going, i dont know why these is but was a little dissapointed with these third laser.

I put new batteries in the laser pointer when it arrived and it worked fine at first. However, I then set it down for a few minutes before picking it up again. I put it straight back down because the metal housing was too hot to touch. This happened in the course of about 2 minutes. I had to use a spare t-shirt to pick it up, unscrew the cap and tip the batteries out. I let the product sit for a few minutes to cool down and put it back in. A few days later the same thing happened.

I wanted to know why this was happening. It was only occasionally, but twice in three days was too common for something that could start a fire. What I noticed bothers me; this device works by passing its current through the outer metal housing! The cap to the batter compartment is just a plain piece of metal that pushes directly against the battery. Obviously the idea is that whenever the device isn't in use the circuit is open and no current passes (so no heat), and while in use energy is consumed by the laser so there isn't excess energy that needs to be burned off as heat. Somehow, perhaps shaking it the wrong way or setting it down too roughly, the device manages to short circuit itself creating a closed circuit without engaging the laser unit, causing it to become incredibly hot until the batteries run out. This unit is a fire hazard.

Also, the button is weak. Even before I ever pressed it, it rattled a lot just by toughing it. If you're in a job where you'll use this product on a frequent (daily) basis like me (I'm a teacher), I doubt the button will last you six months.

I'm disappointed and returning this. I'm just glad I hadn't put this in my briefcase when it decided to get hot.

Reading these reviews gave me a little pause, but I purchased this laser anyway. It was well packaged, although the case appears to be cardboard, not metal as one reviewer described.

The light is extremely bright, as described, and well-collimated. The button is crisp and reliable, and the case does not heat up. I use it continuously for about 5 minutes every night (our poodles love to chase the laser dot across the floor and it still continues to function perfectly after a month, on the same original set of batteries.

The company is great to deal with (they sent a replacement for one stolen from our mailbox at half price).

This is a great laser pointer and the brighter wavelength of the green laser makes a huge difference. But to see the beam (not just the dot at the end of the beam) you need some sort of particles in the air for the light to bounce off of. Using the laser pointer with a little dust or mist in the air will make the beam clearly stand out. And if you are wondering, no matter how bright your laser is, without particles in the air you wont see the beam. At concerts where they use the big argon lasers, they always have fog machines near them to give give the laser something to bounce its light off of.

My kids each got one of these. They are very bright and you can even see the beam when it's dark outside or in a dimly lit room.

They do use up AAA batteries fairly quickly so I got some rechargeable batteries to use with them.

The pocket clip came off one of the two that we have but that didn't stop the laser from functioning.

Shipping ok, but the product just sucks. It came with a lot of defects, first of all the second time I used the laser the front part just got out and couldn`t put it back because it wouldn't stay where is supposed to again. I fixed that with glue, but after using it a few times, the laser was each time bigger but less brighter, awful product and extremely expensive by the way.

Forget all the rest and buy this Green Laser Pointer! I teach school and this was indispenceable! I am in my third year of use with this pointer and it keeps on keeping on. I really like the fact that I personally think this pointer does not eat batteries like the one I previously had which also was NOT dependable. Purchase knowing you are getting a well made instrument.

Pretty good product fairly satisfied with my purchase. I did expect a littler stronger beam withe the reviews. my friend orderes one around the same time for just a few dollars more and his is much stronger.

Good shipping time pretty good quality product just wish it was a little stronger beam.

Excellent piece of equipment. Ease of use is fine and hopefully no issues with the battery like I've read in other reviews. The casing wasn't the matel case shown but the hard cardboard type. That would be my only quibble, but as an instrucotr it greatly helps in class.