Hands on with Wicked Laser’s Evolution Pro 130mw green laser that really impressed

GizmoWatch isn’t really used to receiving lasers for review, but when we had a mail dropped in our inbox from Wicked Laser enquiring if we would be interested in reviewing their laser, we were all excited particularly because we’d heard so much of the maker’s and their powerful laser that we desperately wanted to lay our hands on one. Days later, after we had expressed our eagerness, we had the Wicked Laser’s Evolution Pro 130mw green laser delivered to us, and boy weren’t we all exhilarated by what we saw in the box and what that pen-type gadget emitted. Just stick around to read on our experience.

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As lasers are expected to be dangerous, the ones from the house of Wicked Laser are certainly dangerous too, but they come with all cautions. Unlike most common laser pointers, Evolution Pro 130mw green laser is FDA approved because of Wicked Laser’s patented safety features (being FDA certified, the laser is 100% legal to own, import and operate in the US). Yet, for all personal safety concerns and otherwise, the laser is accompanied by stylish yet protective goggles, which we were advised to wear at all times when using the laser in close proximity, and this is what we suggest anyone who orders a laser reading this.

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Well, we adhered with the instructions and are therefore here writing this review of our experience with the laser pointer. Still, the biggest caution that comes with the laser is that this is not at all made for pointing at people, planes etc, not complying to which could land you up in custody. Geeks and the extraterrestrial fansboys would definitely indulge into the nerdness, but fortunately we haven’t crossed the limits of lunacy thus didn’t try anything of the sort ourselves, but we’ve for certain become the talk of the city for owing one of these powerful laser pointer’s with which we’ve infuriated almost everyone within 1200 feet radius.

The geeky workaholic in you, like any of us here, hope that’s not extended ;-), would want to carry the Evolution Pro 130mw laser to the next presentation, hey relax, you may just want to find a better way to ruin your co-workers eyesight. We tried to flash the laser in our work area (sans presentations of course) but would have lost the job hadn’t we stopped at the very first instruction to do so. We are all thrilled to have the freakiest toy on the block, but wouldn’t have it in our list of practical ones, unless it was for the nerdy assistant editor of ours.

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The Evolution Pro 130mw laser is powered by two AA batteries which go in –ve first, a fresh pair of batteries we tested in the laser gave us a good 2 and a half plus hours of use, emitting a fine round beam of green light. My personal best experience was aiming at the stars, it freakin’ felt as if I was touching them, man it was one heck of an experience with the pointer. And here I’d not shy from mentioning that the laser has an impressive beam which shows even in ambient light. For me the best feature of the laser is the Minilock which doubles as the endcap for the laser, pulling out which disables the functioning of the laser keeping it safe when you don’t want anyone to use it (especially children et al.).

The raised power button, LED indicator, sexy and sleek look, the laser’s pocket clip, sturdy make and the strong AR coated glass bezel add to the unique and tidy looks of the laser which touts about 5,000 hours of total lifespan. We’ve used the Evolution Pro 130mw for all kinds of associated fun - we’ve scared people and animals, we’ve used it for our sci-fi doodads, we’ve aimed at far flung fields and out in the open sky, we’ve burst balloons, simply speaking, we’ve tried it for all kinds of fun, but all in the parameters of the instructions and safety precautions mentioned. You can order the Evolution Pro 130mw laser for you kind of fun and also tell us how you’ve used it in the space below, but before that do take a glance through a few other laser pointer safety tips:

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1-Do not allow minors to use a laser pointer unsupervised.

2-Never shine a laser pointer at anyone, especially their face. Even temporary exposure can cause significant damage to the eye.

3-Avoid pointing a laser at any reflective surfaces.

4-Never use your laser pointer in the vicinity of airports, highways, construction sites or anywhere individuals need to constantly pay attention to their work for their own safety.

5-Be especially cautious around high-powered lasers, like green laser pointers used for stargazing. They are far stronger than the red pointers commonly used during lectures.

6-Do not purchase a laser pointer if it does not have a caution or danger sticker on it identifying its class.