SE Illuminated Pocket Microscope 30X
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of SE Illuminated Pocket Microscope 30X
Customer Review: Great for Children and Parents
Summary: 5 Stars
I had one of these microscopes as a child, and absolutely loved it. It is one of a select handful of childhood gifts that left enough of an impression that I still remember it today.
This microscope is inexpensive, compact, hardy, and easy to use. No messing around with slides and such. You just place the end of the microscope on whatever you want to look at, turn the light on, and focus. I carried this around with me a lot, to look at bugs, plants, the fibers of fabric, my own skin, and whatever else caught my eye. It lasted from when I was 8 until well into high school.
The relatively low magnification makes it unsuitable for serious scientific work, but for the scientifically curious child or adult, this microscope is a must have.
Customer Review: Great Stocking Stuffer
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for a child's stocking stuffer. When I opened it, it looked pretty cheap, so I was surprised at how well it works. I snapped two AA batteries in the toy and tried it out. You must lay the end of the microscope flat against anything you are doing to look at. The view is truly marvelous! Ordinary things become amazing. For example, when I looked at a tablecloth, you could see the fibers in the threads. I couldn't put it down. This is sure to be a delight for any child. Only time will tell how durable it is.Customer Review: excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a different but nearly identical microscope made by the same manufacturer (Great Wall optical). I've had it for a few years and it still works perfectly. It's sturdy, light-weight and super easy to use. I am always amazed by how clear its image is. It also doubles as a good emergency flashlight! This item makes a great gift, that's how I got mine.Customer Review: nice for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Very inexpensive, seems to do the job just fine.
One odd thing is that the image is reversed, so it does make it hard to move to the target sometimes, but you get used to it. Not sure if all microscopes do this (ie., the more expensive ones). Maybe they all do it.
In any event, for $5 you can't beat this item.
Customer Review: Pocket Microscope Magnifier
Summary: 5 Stars
My fifth grade scientists totally love this product for looking at the class collection of rocks and minerals. The pocket microscopes are very portable which makes observation outdoors easy. Science became much more interesting with tools that are fairly low in cost.