"****ing insane" - the fun people have taking laser videos

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panicattack
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"****ing insane" - the fun people have taking laser videos

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These guys were having a great time taking videoing a laser at long range. Maybe Paris Hilton can try this kind of video instead of unoriginal sex :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_38f7llUuhk
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I purchased one of the thirty dollar green pointers from surpluscomputers. It is only 5 mW, but it has provided for some cheap thrills.

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/m ... m=CES11609

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Post by Kyle »

Given the average spread spectrum of a green pointer I have a strong suspicion that video is fake. The size of that dot on a building is something one would normally find witness after 800-1000ft, not "about 2 kilometers" as they claim. Granted it could be a very high end (non-pointer) laser mounted on some sort of aiming device, in fact it would have to be mounted on something at that distance.
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I got one of the bright red pointers, drives my cat and dog crazy so yeah it gives some good laughs when I run it over the floor with them chasing..right into the wall :D
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