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Comment on Video: LASERS! by allen

allen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:16:33 +0000

In the US, its illegal for > 5mW, and in AUS its > 1mW. NZ will probably follow within a few years.

I bought a 5mW green laser from eBay for around $7-8 NZD inc shipping.

Comment on Review: Kick Ass by Stu

Stu — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:40:35 +0000

I enjoyed Kick Ass, mainly for the Hit Girl and Big Daddy characters, which as you mention are an obvious homage to Batman and BatGirl…

Comment on Video: LASERS! by Rohan

Rohan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:09:39 +0000

I saw your video on breakfast about the 200mW laser and thought the lack of safety was disgraceful

1. A laser over >5mW can cause eye damage even without focus. A 200mW laser will literally blind you before you can blink and is dangerous even from 200m+ meters away

2. Laser safety googles should always be warn when a laser >50mW is in use

3. Paul was pointing it near someone, this is extremely hazardous given the power of the laser

4. Red lasers aren’t usually used in astronomy or construction since green appears much brighter to the human eye. A 50mW green laser appears brighter than a 200mW red laser despite being 4x less powerful

You made little mention of the extreme risk using a laser of that power without goggles posses. Please don’t take this as criticism but safety needs to be mentioned.

If you don’t all ready have any pick up a pair of anti-red laser safety goggles from dealextreme. Your eyes will thank you.

Comment on Video: LASERS! by Chainsaw

Chainsaw — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:11:18 +0000

If you want a proper hand-held laser measuring device that’s accurate (± 2 mm), try these -http://www.triginstruments.co.nz/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1017&osCsid=945a70a3564b7db3db8bc0e8a8fba32f

I think I could soon tire of popping black balloons, esp. blowing them up to start with.

Comment on Video: Smartphone Roundup by Libby

Libby — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:31:44 +0000

I’m a complete dunce when it comes to technology – I want to get an iPhone – not sure if I need the latest flashest one. I’m stuck with Telecom for another year – so something that’s compatible with that and also where the hell do I buy these iPhones? It seems everywhere I go I get sent to another store – and I don’t want to go to Voda as I’m locked into a contract!

Comment on Video: LASERS! by Ben

Ben — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:03:36 +0000

Thanks! The lasers are from BudgetGadgets.com. First link up the top there, or here is the direct link: http://www.budgetgadgets.com/hlp18130-focusable-burning-laser-pointer-200mw-p-5770.html

Comment on Video: LASERS! by Dave

Dave — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:29:49 +0000

Gidday

Just checked your blog after seeing you on the morning TV, must say, its very interesting! Ive read about four posts before what I actually came here for, to grab the website you were talkong about. SOmewhere in Hong Kong for choice gadgets, with free shipping.

Can you post that in a reply or something/

Cheers bud, your blog just made my bookmarks.

Comment on Adaptive and Assistive Technology – Help! by Andy

Andy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:58:54 +0000

Nice one, thanks Ben. Let me know if there’s any need for a cash injection, I’ll hold fire till later in Sept.

Comment on Adaptive and Assistive Technology – Help! by Ben

Ben — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:38:19 +0000

I’m planning to resurrect this in the coming weeks. I’m catching up with Sacha to get his opinion, then will see where we can go. I’ll definitely update during September.

Comment on Adaptive and Assistive Technology – Help! by Andy

Andy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:32:32 +0000

Just checking – did anything come of this? I have $500 burning a hole in my wallet that needs donating to either whatever came of this or directly to the National Foundation for the Deaf. Thanks.