LEGEND FOR ICONS
& GRAEMLINS USED
ON THIS WEBSITE
ICONS
= New addition to website.
= Updated product or web page.
= Informational (non-rated product) web page.
= Spectrometer has been used.
= Spectral line halfwidth (FWHM) (for lasers) analysis has been performed.
= ProMetric beam profile analyser has been used.
= Battery runtime graph posted.
= Laser stability analysis performed.
= Laser power output analysis has been performed.
= Updated photograph(s).
= Video of product available.
= Video of product available; but hosted on YourTube.
= 10 videos of product available; but hosted on YourTube.
= Rated PG because of a bit of toliet tongue audible in one or more of the videos.
= Sound of product available.
= Foul discordant sound that you DON'T want to hear!!!.
= No longer have sample.
* = As above, but conditional: please see the evaluation the link points to.
= Lost/left behind in a move I made on 10-11-04.
* = As above, but conditional: please see the evaluation the link points to.
= Lost/left behind in a move I made on 05-26-06.
* = As above, but conditional: please see the evaluation the link points to.
= Packed for a move I made on 07-26-08.
This icon will be removed when the move has been completed and all of the boxes unpacked.
= Lost/disposed of/left behind in a move I made on 07-26-08.
* = As above, but conditional: please see the evaluation the link points to.
= Out for loan.
= Manufacturer no longer makes product.
= Product not broken but unable to test.
= Failed or was destroyed during or after testing. Just call me, "The Flashlight Destructor". 
= Product has *PARTIALLY* failed.
= Destroyed during or after testing, but I have another.
= Lost or destroyed (flying machines only) during or after testing.
= Forced disposal starting on 10-18-08.
* = As above; please see evaluation.
= Forced disposal starting on 10-18-08; but staying in the family.
= Forced disposal starting on 01-01-10.
= Product was DOA (dead on arrival) and could not be tested.
= One or more components broken or lost, but product still has full functionality.
= One or more components broken or lost; product still has partial functionality.
= Lent to somebody and subsequently lost (person moved or became worm food).
= Packed for a move I am to make on 08-01-11.
This icon will be removed when the move has been completed and all of the boxes unpacked.
= Gift - no abusive testing.
= Requires spectrographic analysis.
= Requires beam cross-sectional analysis.
= Raw data from my spectrometer.
= Destructive testing performed on this product.
= Disposable product.
= Stolen from me.
(PA) = Passaround (that I still have).
(PA*)= Passaround (that I still have), but with stipulations (manufacturer is sending more than one but wants some of the products returned after testing is complete).
GRAEMLINS
Smiley (graemlin) with sunglasses on {something's just totally cool!}.
Smiley (graemlin) waving at ya.
Smiley (graemlin) with his tongue sticking out.
When the bullet hits the phone...er...uh...When the caca hits the fan!.
Waiting for something.
Waiting for something; albiet a bit more impatiently this time.
Very surprised graemlin.
Very angry, pissed off cussing graemlin - used to indicate something that really pisses me off.
Misusing the product may result in death 
; may also be used to indicate the loss or destruction of a particularly well-liked product or the loss of an animal we had been given temporary custody of.
Partying graemlins.
Graemlin with "OOPS" sign - Used to express "Oops, something's wrong".
Graemlin with wagging finger - Used to express "shame on you".
Graemlin with crying eyes - Used to express disappointment or sadness.
Graemlin with rolling eyes - Used to express confusion or "hmmmph!".
Graemlin with eye patch - Used when a laser has been accidentally discharged into the eye...oops!!!
Thumbs-down graemlin - Used as a sign of disapproval.
Sick graemlin - Also used to express disapproval.
LOL (Laughing Out Loud) graemlin - used when something's supposed to be funny.
Smiling graemlin.
Rock graemlin - Indicates high level of satisfaction.
REALLY rocks!!! (used to indicate that the product is really great)
Graemlin with light blub breaking over its head - Used to express confusion or uncertainty.
Winking smiley - Indicates something said in a comical or joking manner.
ROTFL smiley - Rolling On The Floor Laughing.
Frowning smiley - Indicates disapproval.
Shake head - Indicates rather significant disappointment.
Yucky green crossed mouth Also indicates rather significant disappointment.
Thumbs-up smiley - Indicates high degree of satisfaction.
Two thumbs up graemlin - Indicates an even higher degree of satisfaction.
Rainbow smiley - Happy.
Eyes roll around - Also used express disappointment OR to express surprise.
Smiling Santa graemlin - used only at or near Christmas.
"Thanks" graemlin.
Graemln playing music for a crowd.
"POT" graphic - "pot" is short for "potentiometer" - a variable resistor.
"Under Construction" graphic.
No photograph available.
Flashlight nocking a uranator off the wall...doesn't really mean anything -- just something I drew 10 or 11 years ago.
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