Comments on: Wicked Lasers’ Photonic Disruptor Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:34:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: jose http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-38198 jose Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:13:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-38198 In britain it would probaly cost about 350 pounds but the people who would want one to do no good probably could keep them selves entertained with violent video games. In britain it would probaly cost about 350 pounds but the people who would want one to do no good probably could keep them selves entertained with violent video games.

]]> By: DTs Flash Drive Blog http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37891 DTs Flash Drive Blog Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:02:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37891 I'm wondering if they will bring out different colors. Each color could produce a different effect in the targeted person, we all know that red sends a different signal than green. So I'm surprised this laser is actually green. But I guess that's the color that does the undamaging disruption, huh? Interesting stuff for sure. I’m wondering if they will bring out different colors. Each color could produce a different effect in the targeted person, we all know that red sends a different signal than green. So I’m surprised this laser is actually green. But I guess that’s the color that does the undamaging disruption, huh? Interesting stuff for sure.

]]> By: otto28 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37867 otto28 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:36:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37867 what an interesting piece of equipment, would LOVE to see an actual demonstration! what an interesting piece of equipment, would LOVE to see an actual demonstration!

]]> By: James Branch http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37863 James Branch Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:27:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37863 Nice review Dave. Yeah, as Thomas and Jake have said, only recently in the UK there were two seperate cases of people (One of which was only a teenager I believe) who pointed a relatively cheap laser pointer towards a police helicopter and also one who pointed it into a cockpit of an incoming aircraft not far from where I live. Unfortunately, the pilot was blinded momentarily but the other pilot recovered the aircraft and landed without issue. Regardless of price, I think if people (kids included) want something as powerful as this to cause dispruption, they would find a way of getting one. This bit of kit does however appear to be much more than just a basic laser pointer and it would certainly be useful in the correct, capable hands! I'm not convinced I would swap it for a can of C.S. gas (Mace) though as I think people would be more inclined to run from me if I pointed a can of that towards their face. You never know though.... :) Nice review Dave.

Yeah, as Thomas and Jake have said, only recently in the UK there were two seperate cases of people (One of which was only a teenager I believe) who pointed a relatively cheap laser pointer towards a police helicopter and also one who pointed it into a cockpit of an incoming aircraft not far from where I live. Unfortunately, the pilot was blinded momentarily but the other pilot recovered the aircraft and landed without issue. Regardless of price, I think if people (kids included) want something as powerful as this to cause dispruption, they would find a way of getting one.

This bit of kit does however appear to be much more than just a basic laser pointer and it would certainly be useful in the correct, capable hands!

I’m not convinced I would swap it for a can of C.S. gas (Mace) though as I think people would be more inclined to run from me if I pointed a can of that towards their face.

You never know though…. :)

]]> By: FatboyDimUK http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37862 FatboyDimUK Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:59:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37862 sorry I meant just not jusy! sorry I meant just not jusy!

]]> By: FatboyDimUK http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37861 FatboyDimUK Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:58:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37861 Thomas and Jake: @ 600 quid I doubt any scalliwags would be able to afford such a gadget to annoy motorists and pilots.... They would have to scrump and sell a lot of cars to even make enough to afford one! They probably jusy go to pundland and buy a cheap ole laser pointer if they wish to carry out this random stupid act! Thomas and Jake: @ 600 quid I doubt any scalliwags would be able to afford such a gadget to annoy motorists and pilots…. They would have to scrump and sell a lot of cars to even make enough to afford one!
They probably jusy go to pundland and buy a cheap ole laser pointer if they wish to carry out this random stupid act!

]]> By: Thomas http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37842 Thomas Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:25:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37842 In fact, I believe the report in the UK was of fools using normal (low power) classroom laser pointers to distract helicopter pilots. The reviewed product could be far more of a hazard to aircraft. And how about road traffic... someone at the roadside at night could cause a serious accident with one of these. In fact, I believe the report in the UK was of fools using normal (low power) classroom laser pointers to distract helicopter pilots. The reviewed product could be far more of a hazard to aircraft. And how about road traffic… someone at the roadside at night could cause a serious accident with one of these.

]]> By: Christian http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37841 Christian Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:06:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37841 I think this is a fair product for those that truly need a non-lethal solution to disable an assailant. At $600 I don't think we have to worry too much about kids and others purchasing just to cause a disruption. I also think it is reasonable for individuals to purchase it as a non-lethal self defense option. Similar to the use of pepper spray. Just don't know how effective it would be towards a mugger, etc. I think this is a fair product for those that truly need a non-lethal solution to disable an assailant. At $600 I don’t think we have to worry too much about kids and others purchasing just to cause a disruption.

I also think it is reasonable for individuals to purchase it as a non-lethal self defense option. Similar to the use of pepper spray. Just don’t know how effective it would be towards a mugger, etc.

]]> By: jake http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37832 jake Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:57:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37832 In the U.K these have been used to distract and even blind police helicopter pilots. It has even been on the news In the U.K these have been used to distract and even blind police helicopter pilots. It has even been on the news

]]> By: Fred http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/22/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/comment-page-1/#comment-37827 Fred Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:55:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16746#comment-37827 I am surprised that there is no control for the selling of such an item. It could be used at a sport event to disturb a player. I am surprised that there is no control for the selling of such an item. It could be used at a sport event to disturb a player.

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