Im not gonna lie. I got this because its rechargable and I have 2 dogs that go apeshit over laser pointers. The thing is, between batteries and new cheap pointers from the dollar store, I could have bought this 6 times over. It goes the distance too. Ive been able to shine the dot on a tree over 200 yards away. Plug it in overnight and its charged up for next time. I honestly dont understand why everything under the sun isnt made rechargable. Seriously. Buy this for a great toy for dogs and cats.