Cheshires and Laser Collimators

I've recently bought a 10" Dob and while it all looks good to my novice
eye, I've started reading up on collimation assuming that it will need
doing.
Apart from the cap with a hole eyepiece method today I've seen
quite a few references to Cheshires making the process easier and while
looking for those I've seen Laser Collimators which appear to be a
Cheshire with a LED.
>From what I've read I assume it would be a good idea to try a cheshire
but if I'm going to buy one should I go for the Laser Collimator
variety? Are they better?

Thanks
Ian

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