i understand your thought ElectricPlasma and Encap. i've different opinions and let's discuss here.
1. targeting. you are experts and already got 445 laser for a long time ago. but for many people not in this forum, they dont even got a laser. they search around to get a burning laser, but were cheated by overstated output lasers, got green lasers hardly to burn. heard a lot such things. i think 1w 445nm laser should be people's 1st burning laser. so my target is those who don't even get a laser.
the benefit to people is they get the right laser on a affordable price. to forums, get more members. the online users now is 217 members VS 13037 guests, some discount sales can turn guest into members.
2. about the price. i disagreed on Encap's thought, 445nm laser is not that cheap. my opinion based on 3 parts:
2.1 445nm is more popular than ever, but not outdated. if we compare with other branded lasers, we can find 1w 445nm laser is still hot sales and not cheap at all.
sanwu CHALLENGER: $120
WL Arctic: $199
Jet laser PL-E: $169
Thor M 2: $75
2.2 Factors to the price. same 445nm laser, same 1.6 output, why so different on the price. the tube design, the circuit board, the cooling system (material), the profit each factory got, etc. i think thor m 2 laser make a pretty good balance on above factors.
2.3 Battery. the battery we come with is AW 16340 battery. we take off the logo and use us. the battery factory we work with, also make LG, and samsung battery. it's not cheap battery. their clients mainly use the battery on electronic cigarette.
all in all, i will get more focus on newbie as i am. help them get start on laser.
Encap has a good point, not only do most people around here have quality batteries and chargers, but the deal on something like this has to be really good to buy a laser like this. You've gotta give a good reason to buy this laser instead of another.