The Handheld Digital Microscope Called Zoomy
May 16, 2011 by Michael
Filed under USB Gadgets
I remember at school thoroughly enjoying looking at bacteria and small objects under a microscope. Since those days the technology has improved considerably and now more powerful microscopes are available for lower prices. Today’s USB gadget is called the Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope by Learning Resources and is available at Amazon.
With a magnifying capability of 35-53x, images can be displayed on your computer screen via USB as you move the microscope over an item being closely looked at. This process beats my memories of staring down an old fashioned microscope trying not to poke myself in the eye with the viewing lens.
The Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope is easy enough even for a 3 year old to use. This gadget will help make science fun and interesting for kids and students of all ages. Videos and images can also be recorded on the computer by pressing the button positioned on the Zoomy digital microscope.
Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope Specifications
- Easy enough for children aged 4 and above
- Handheld digital microscope
- Displays digital images on your computer screen, captures photos and even records video
- Download images and videos directly to your computer
- No batteries required
- Provides clear and sharp images via high-quality resolution
- Features 640 x 480 pixels (interpolation up to 1200 x 1600 pixels)
- Illuminates dark segments on objects
- Ergonomically designed for perfect fit in children or adult hands
- Compatible with computer featuring USB ports, i.e. Mac or PC
Available: Amazon
Price: $59.99
USB Digital Microscope
May 19, 2008 by admin
Filed under USB Gadgets
This USB 2.0 powered Digital Microscope can zoom in and magnify items making them x20, x50, and x200 larger. The simple plug and play device allows magnified images and videos to be saved directly to your computer hard drive.
Other than messing about and looking like a geeky scientist the USB microscope has many uses ranging from forensics, printing, and quality control fields.
Features:
- Built-in LEDs for illumination (8 LEDs)
- Magnification: 20x, 50x, 200x
- Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels for image capture
- LED on/off controlled by software
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Frame rate: up to 30fps
- Dimension: 10cm (h) x 3.2cm (dia)
- Weight: 0.2 lb (90g)
- Includes: Microscope, Microscope stand, DinoCapture Software (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Vista, Mac OS9, OSX)
- One year warranty
USB 2.0 Digital Microscope Video
Price: $199.99
