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A caller asked recently if I still have my Laserpod from ThinkGeek. He is considering buying one for himself, but isn’t quite sure how they work. He said the pictures on the site don’t really show how they work. I had to go grab mine from the other side of the office, and was happy to see that the batteries still work!

According to ThinkGeek: “This desktop sized device splits three electronic lasers and three high-intensity blue and ultraviolet LEDs, then throws them into a hand-cut faceted crystal to create some of the most unique and memorable mood lighting you’ll ever witness.”

You can see in the video that it looks like a prism of sorts sitting inside, and that the lights are moving in a random configuration. I can stick the plastic sheath on top of it, and they move about and throw colors around in different patterns. Placing the glass pieces on top diffuse the light and change things up.

You can have a light show on your ceiling or wall with the Laserpod. The lights that are thrown out are very soothing and calming. They’re also a lot of fun, don’t get me wrong! Imagine wowing your office mates during the next boring meeting or dazzling your friend at the Friday night geek fest. Heck, you can whip this sucker out during your next LAN party!

I don’t recommend playing with the Laserpod when you are under the influence of too much caffeine, though… trust me.

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You guys aren’t able to enjoy this the same way that I am. I’m displaying a laser light show. On the bottom of this pocket laser light show they warn you not to look directly into the laser, as it could damage your eyes. Anywho, this little gadget is kinda neat. The pattern will change and grow, depending on how far away you hold it. The Pocket Laser Light Show is a fun way to keep yourself entertained for hours.

Didn’t you always want to be the exciting guy at the party? Err, not that kind of party. The other kind. You know, you were a 16th level Halfling Paladin but no matter how the dice rolled, it seemed like your DM always slightly favored Bob the dwarf mage. Why? Because Bob was a dwarf mage and because Bob brought the cheetos. Screw Bob. You have a Pocket Laser Light Show now. Whenever you are feeling down and out, just break it out, point it to the nearest cavern wall, turn it on, and stare in awe as you deftly control the opposing dials and switches to change the mesmerizing and seemingly endless display of pulsating, morphing laser beam patterns. It even includes a wrist strap so if you happen upon a Chromatic Dragon, and roll to save, you AND your pocket laser light show will live happily ever.

Turn the unit on to either auto or manual mode. Optionally flip up the easel and just set it on the table projecting on a wall. The unit will automatically cycle through a myriad of pulsating patterns and shapes. This leaves your hands free for maximum beverage handling. Or if you want control, select manual mode and you can control via two switches and two rotating dials the precise pattern and rhythm that the red lasers display. The further you are holding the unit from wall or ceiling, the bigger the display will become. Hundreds of variations in the display are possible. Most are very spirographical and symmetrical patterns. Including a butt. Though some folks will mistake the butt for a lima bean, don’t let them fool you. It’s definitely a butt.

Feel free to pass along any other cool gadgets and gizmos you think I’d enjoy.

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