Which laser pointer is better and worth it?

Where can I buy a laser pointer in Australia?

• You know laser pointers? I have a few questions. I'm only 14 and my friends 14th is in June and I wanna get him a laser pointer because he loves science and is rely fascinated by them , and I think it would be a good present. By laser pointer I mean like the ones for a power point or a presentation. He is studying astronomy so it would be helpful if he could get one for his projects. After reading up about lasers I want to buy one for myself too as they look very fun. I've never had a laser pointer in my life, and it would be cool to have one :) I wanna get one but I heard in some places they are illegal? I am not a criminal, and I'm definitely NOT going to like shine them at cars or planes or buildings or stupid things like that... I just wanna try it at home, I heard that they can pop balloons and burn plastics and tapes and paper and light matches and sparklers, and maybe if I was allowed bring it to school to play with or shine on the whiteboard lol I don't think it's illegal because I know a lot of people who have laser pointers for presentations etc Also can you get rainbow lasers? What colors do they come in? Thanks!

• Answer:

  Lasers come in red, green, blue, and purple (black light colored). In Austrailia lasers are harder to get than just about anywhere else in the world. It is illegal to own a laser pointer over 1mW there. 1mW is too dim to clearly see. You can still get them off of ebay though. Green is the best color. Look for a green pointer there.