Flashlight Fiesta #1
Unbranded 303 Laser Device 1mW
The label says 1mW - I very much doubt that!
Manufacturer: Unknown? Generic also called SD-303
Model: Laser 303
Power: 1mW (allegedly!)
Runs on: 1 X 18650 li-ion battery
Vendor: seller via ebay
Shipped From: UK
Description: 1mW Green Laser device. Powered by 1 X 18650 lithium battery. (Not supplied).
What's in the packet?: Envelope containing 1 X 303 Laser device and 2 X security keys.
First Impressions
I won't lie, I was more than a little excited when I won the eBay auction lot. To add to the thrill was the knowledge that I had only paid £2 quid for it! I often see these 303's going for £5 and more on eBay it seems that This lot slipped through the bidding net...and with the money I've saved, I can buy a brace of dodgy 18650 batteries!
Breakdown of sections
The build quality of this device is on the whole very good for something so cheap. Fitting a 18650 battery was straight forward enough and the end cap screwed on nicely.
The additional star cap is well made and fits fine. This item comes with a handy lanyard (doesn't everything from China!?) which may prove quite useful as the item is quite long and easy to fall from your pocket (I image).
Testing
Blimey! This thing is completely awesome. After turning the little key to power it on, the first visuals to be seen were the amazing star galaxy thing! With a gentle twist of the end cap a whole multitude of very bright stars move in and out like a kaleidoscope. It was very mesmerising.
Light up your shed with green stars!
For the really interesting stuff you have to remove the star cap first of all. Now what you do next probably depends on what you have planned for it. If you require long distance laser activity then you want to leave the screw tighly in. The further you unscrew the cap the tighter and closer the focus becomes. It's when this cap is unscrewed to its extent that the burning of matches and other such things becomes available (very childish! lol)
Outside field testing was unbelievable. This laser can travel a very long way! Point it upwards and it becomes a 100ft+ light sabre. Testing showed that this device can put a spot on a building over a mile away!
Close up of the secure locking feature
It has to be said that a reasonable amount of responsibility comes with owning one of these. This device could permanently damage eyesight if used incorrectly. You can image what would happen if a numpty bought one of these and started shining it a passing airplanes or into the eyes of people. It's obviously wise to avoid using these in public places or shining them towards anyone in general. People should really be using laser eye protection glasses when operating this device - incase of any reflections from shiny surfaces. No where on the sellers ebay page does it mention eye protection and other safety notices. That's to be expected I suppose. Common sense is the best approach when using these lasers
Lies on the Label?
Let's just take a look at that. It says <1mW yet its beam can travel for MILES and it's capable of burning your arm (yes I did try that) .
You try doing that with a standard 1mW green laser pen and it's just not happening. So what's going on? Rumour says that these lasers are generally 20mW and are labeled at a lower output to throw off suspicion at eBay and custom? And why would you need to lock up a 1mW laser for goodness sakes? Why the keys?
It's all very fishy. I suspect all the rumours are true judging from my own testing.
1mW or 20mW care should be used when operating!
It is truly awesome though!!!
Lies on the Label?
Let's just take a look at that. It says <1mW yet its beam can travel for MILES and it's capable of burning your arm (yes I did try that) .
You try doing that with a standard 1mW green laser pen and it's just not happening. So what's going on? Rumour says that these lasers are generally 20mW and are labeled at a lower output to throw off suspicion at eBay and custom? And why would you need to lock up a 1mW laser for goodness sakes? Why the keys?
It's all very fishy. I suspect all the rumours are true judging from my own testing.
1mW or 20mW care should be used when operating!
It is truly awesome though!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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This is a fantastic product for the money. You really can't go wrong if you are looking for a novelty grown ups toy. They are cheap and very powerful. The star cap is a great feature, a whole side of a house can be filled with stars. Friends will be in awe. Buy one! Just be careful how you use it!
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