I have the yellow Stabila pole. Great for the price, cost around £60 a couple of years back.
I have used it to dry line ceilings without the need for a second person to help. And obviously you are unlimited with the height range for the laser position. Another thing that swayed me was the fear that a tripod could be knocked over on a busy job - not good with an expensive level mounted on the top.
My Stabila has been battered in the last couple of years but is still going strong. Occasionally the shoe at either end can pop off if bashed, but it clicks back in no problem.
The best thing about it though is that it holds my ladders secure when driving about!
PS it's no good for pole dancing
PPS it's this one:
Stabila LT30 - Telescopic Laser Pole 135-365cm - http://www.axminster.co.uk/stabila-lt30-telescopic-laser-pole-135-365cm-102945