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USB Microscope $49 at Aldi

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USB Microscope $49 at Aldi
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gimli on 29/07/2014 - 12:01 aldi.com.au (1142 clicks)
Last edited 29/07/2014 - 12:09

I remember when I got a microscope for my 12th Birthday, USB's didn't exist back then.

You had to draw what you saw, through the lens.

But with this microscope you can take photos. With most scientific journal requesting photos of microscopic findings these days, I believe it will be easier for you to get a publication in a reputable journal!

As for cost it is only $49.

It only goes about to 200X soom but at this price this is pretty good.
A review for those interested

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Mini science kit $7.99 - There is a rocket one whic I believe is great fun and great value.

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  • jv on 29/07/2014 - 12:02
    -1

    DUPE

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/154364

  • barefoot on 29/07/2014 - 13:10
    +9

    Dupe or not… these microscopes are great.

    We have a proper expensive binocular Nikon microscope in our lab, with camera attachments and blah blah.

    We also have an Aldi USB microscope.

    Guess which one gets used to create images to go in technical reports and spec sheets…

    I think I'm going to get one for my daughter.

    • azm on 29/07/2014 - 15:31

      Well said barefoot. It convinced me to buy.

    • kronicmacstigator on 29/07/2014 - 18:42
      +3

      Not sure Aldi accepts kids as payment

    • [Deactivated] on 29/07/2014 - 22:06

      @barefoot, hows the focus on the Aldi scope? Seen reviews that said it was fidgety especially at higher magnifications.

  • mranderson978 on 29/07/2014 - 16:00
    +1

    Bought it! Love it! Computer detects it as a webcam which is amusing.

    • surm on 29/07/2014 - 18:16

      It is not for sale until Aug 2. How did you buy it?

  • superkieu on 29/07/2014 - 16:53

    I like this so much I want to buy it for my 2 years old Nephew upcoming birthday.
    but then he's only 2…..

    • gimli on 29/07/2014 - 17:26
      +4

      You'll be able to see him better with this.

  • ShaInOZ on 29/07/2014 - 20:00

    It looks great! I will buy one for my daughter and myself:)

  • Crys on 29/07/2014 - 22:35

    How do these compare with the ones from Deal Extreme? For instance this one looks decent (2MP camera, ~20-800x zoom) for $38.66 delivered:
    http://www.dx.com/p/portable-usb-2-0-20x-800x-2mp-digital-mi…

  • [Deactivated] on 02/08/2014 - 11:29
    +1

    Just bought the usb microscope. A word of caution for anyone else trying to install the CD that comes with the microscope. There's an adware on in and it forces you to install a dupe version of Quicktime and Real Video Player. You're better off using a camera software that has been pre-installed on your computer/laptop.

    Avoid the software installation at all costs. Other than that, the microscope works a charm.

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