AmScope M102CPB10 40X-1000X Monocular LED Metal Frame Compound Microscope with Blank Slides

It is not one of those toy kinds

This microscope actually outperformed my expectation at the lower price point. This is a solid build student microscope. I'm even recommending it to my wife's school. The prepared slides, especially the fly leg, was a hit with the kids. I would suggest just using the 10X eyepiece as the 25X would make images dimmer and require more light. I also wish there was a power button instead of plugging and unplugging (if I simply missed it, someone please show me how to turn the light off). Another bonus would be if the cover slides along with the blanks were included. I also didn't see any instruction manuals or general info. Other than that, I'm very pleased with this purchase.Read full review

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Good Quality, hard to use

Good beginner microscope for the money, its a good price and very high quality materials. My largest issue is that on full magnification, the largest lens has to be in contact with the slide/smashed down into the recess on the platform in order to focus. You cannot look at anything that hasn't been sliced 2d and covered with a slide cover (otherwise it ends up on the lens) This made it hard to show the kids things like the shape of salt vs sugar etc etc.Read full review

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The bolt that sustained the light emitting LED light was shattered

The bolt that sustained the light emitting LED light was shattered. I wanted to protest, but the distance was long and it took time, so I decided to just use it. I think the company should look more closely at the status of the product when shipping it in the future. The product is satisfactory. Thank you.Read full review

Poor microscope

The microscope does not provide enough light to enhance details of items viewed, the stage does not adjust low enough to make it practical for use other than viewing slides, However, the slides still look very dark and ypu can't differenciate anything. I had to add light with a flashlight to view anything. Not recommended, buy a more expensive oneRead full review

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Great Microscope

A Simple compact but quality microscope. Excellent value and works great. I definitely recommend it. Great for both students and professionals.

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Mine doesn't work

I used the sample slides provided and I also tried looking at a dead flea on a slide. It was impossible to see anything more than a white circle light through the lowest setting. No matter what I did I could not find the image. Maybe mine was defective I don't know, but I was left totally unsatisfied.Read full review

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Amscope

Very good microscope. The only issue is the light will shut off once in a waffle, but you just need to readjust the cord and it comes back on.

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Student microscope

The image is evenly lit across the stage. The stage is well lit from behind by the LED lamp. Optics are good: Image clarity is even; there is no blotching or cloudy areas with the provided eyepieces.

The five slides they furnish include a housefly leg and a segment of a pine tree. These are well prepared for a student microscope. The corners of the slides are rounded and the edges are smoothed to reduce your risk of slicing yourself.Read full review

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Definately needed...

A very good microscope...donated it to the Clinic me and my wife have been going to for years. They said it will be so useful Andale a world of difference. And that comes from medical professionals!

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.Value for Money

The scope is quite good for the price. Solid construction. It'll probably keep my child happy for a long time to come

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