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If you are even the slightest bit of a geek/nerd, I’m sure you have your own red laser pointer. Who doesn’t? But… do you have a GREEN laser pointer? No, not just a red laser pointer with green plastic wrap over the end (that doesn’t work anyway), but an authentic 532 nm 5mW green laser pointer? I didn’t think so. Most websites list it for $70 or more (cough, ThinkGeek, cough) and it’s just been a tease for years now. Thankfully, I’ve come across a different site that sells this green laser pointer for less than $12. Keep reading for the full info.

That’s right, a green laser pointer for only $12. That’s more than a 80% discount. No shipping fee, no tax. The only downside is that you may have to wait for a while for it to arrive.

You can order this laser pointer from Deal Extreme.

I purchased this green laser pointer, and I am more than happy with it. It is EXTREMELY bright, and is very, very powerful. It is possible to even see the beam’s path in darkness, and you can see the actual green dot even in bright sunlight. The only downside was the waiting period between ordering it and having it in my hands; I waited for exactly 1 month, but a few of my other friends who also ordered it waited only 2-3 weeks. This is not an American shipping company, so you can’t expect it to come in a few days. If you do order it, just keep in mind that it does NOT have an infrared (IR) filter, and so it has a tremendous amount of IR output, which can be harmful if shined directly into the eyes. This laser can and will blind EXTREMELY quickly, so do not allow small children to play with it (or let it shine anywhere near anybody’s eyes). Even the reflected light can be dangerous. The battery life was decent for mine, but since it runs on 2 regular AAA batteries, substituting rechargable batteries instead makes it last much longer.

What are you waiting for? Go order that laser and make all your friends and family “green” with envy!

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