Recent content by Michael Varn

No, I am not Trollling this Forum. When I see what is described as a powerfull laser for sale in the general description, and I see the measurement in Watts to be 5MW, is this a typographical error? Doesn't the seller mean 5W?

Let's look at this another way. When I see a laser pointer that has a specification of 5mw, I simply have no idea what this means in terms of the classification of this laser 1,2,3,or 4. I believe that class 4 laser pointers begin at 500mw. And when you put these measurements in the form of a...

Can someone provide a list here of USA manufacturers or companies that actually are legitimate? Apparently, BigLasers.com is not one of them. That means companies that always deliver what they advertise in terms of accuracy about host design and power. This information would be good to know...

Thanks for the clarification, but the "Monarch" it is NOT a lab laser, it is a laser pointer for consumer and recreational use. Check it out yourself at BigLasers.com. I thought 1000 miliwatts = 1Watt 2000 miliwatts = 2Watts e.t.c. So what is the...

Not to be confused with BigLaserPointers.com. I was browsing on BigLasers.com, and I stumbled accross something that contradicts an answer to a question I asked on these forums. They are selling a blue laser called the "Monarch". The problem I am having is they offer a 7.5 Watt version, as...

Anything on the Nuvoton? Can't know for sure, but the seller said it was quite rare.

Can you tell me the difference between these two diodes: Nichia N465 (my laser, sky blue) and Nuvoton KLC432FLOIWW (another laser from same seller, purple, and much more expensive) I was mistaken about the brand name, it was Wicked Laser style, but I think the handle is actually a WL. But...

No, no where near $500.00, but it is a substantial upgrade from my class 2 green laser pointer, not so much with the laser itself, but the hilt or handle. Everything that this seller advertised met with my expectations, and has multiple positive reviews and nearly perfect feedback from other...

My sky blue laser is a class 3a, and is similar in brightness to my class 2 green laser pointer, but the difference is that the beam on my sky blue laser is alot thicker, and just appears more sophisticated. Now the hilt or handle on this laser has all kinds of bells and whistles like...

I just received a Wicked Laser brand laser pointer from a domestic seller. This laser was purchased and shipped to the USA from Asia before the ban went into effect. How rare is the sky blue version? I have seen many variants of blue lasers, ranging from violet, purple, blue, and royal blue...

So what is the maximum wattage allowed on any color laser that is legal to buy and/ or possess in the USA? Wattage does correlate with brightness, right? I assume only government law enforcement agencies like the FBI are the only ones who can use those laser torches that can literally burn...

What is the difference between a high wattage laser and a low wattage laser? With green lasers there are two variants that differ in brightness, but it's not wattage that determines a green laser's brightness, it something else. I think it's 520nm and 532nm. In terms of the wattage of green...

Question about green laser pointers: One is $50.00 the other is $500.00. What is the diffetence? Specs seem similar?

Sorry, but I thought this was in the welcome thread for first posts for new members.

Hi, Iam interested in purchasing a laser pointer. I have been facinated by them since they came out a few decades ago, you know the ones with the red dot. But laser pointers have come a long way since then. Iam interested in a green one. Iam not interested in the torch burning ones though. I...