The Gadgets Page

Anyone who has ever had a cat and a laser pointer in the same room has noticed how much cats love to chase that elusive red dot. But, what do they wish for if they actually were able to CATCH it? The ever-brilliant comic, XKCD, has brought that desire to life:

• xkcd: Laser Pointer

If you have never played with a cat and a laser pointer, now is the time to try it out. Here are a couple of good and inexpensive ones:

• Red Laser Pointer Classic Style with Carrying Case at Amazon.com
• American Science & Surplus Red Laser Pointer With Case and Batteries at Amazon.com