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98-piece Microscope Set 50x, 150x, 300x, 450x, and 900x magnifications With the GeoVision MicroProElite, young scientists can investigate the hidden wonders of the microscopic world. Perfect for individual or classroom use, the glass optics and power settings from 50x to 900x provide superior precision viewing. The 98-piece kit has professionally prepared slides as well as everything you need to make your own specimen slides. There is also a camera mount so you can photograph your findings and a projection/drawing device to display images for tracing or group viewing. The GeoVision MicroProElite is appropriate for learning at any age. New and Improved! Twice the components: Glass lenses, Die-cast metal body, Two eyepieces, Projector, deluxe case, color filter wheel included
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Microscope
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This is definitely a toy. If you or your child are really interested in learning how to use a microscope and how to make slides. You may want to spend a little more money and get a quality microscope.
Rating: 
(2
out of 5) @ 2009-01-06
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Good for just starting out
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The microscope itself is nice and sturdy. The projector does not work very well but if you use the right eyepiece you can view things pretty well. There is a problem lining things up but once you get that down it is ok.
The big thing that disappointed me was the slides. They are plastic and scratched. I was expecting real slides and some specimens to dissect like the one I had when I was a kid. We will just need to catch things to dissect ourselves and then buy some better, real slides. It is a good starter microscope. I had high expectations because of the one I had as a kid but all in all it isn't all that bad. Just buy better slides.
Rating: 
(3
out of 5) @ 2008-12-28
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Great for 7 year old
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My 7 year old and her friends love this. It has great magnification, one lens tends to work much better than the other, so we mainly use that one, but it works great. We get to see many things up super close and in great detail. My only con is that the instruction book is a little lacking in instructions on how to use specific parts that it was a little confusing at first. I would use this for 6 (with help w/adult) to 10 year olds
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-10-21
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My Grand Daughter loves this
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My Grand Daughter is 8 years old, this is the perfect gift for the budding little Scientist in your family. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is the case is a little hard to close. You have to really think thru the process of closing to make it work without spilling it's gutts.
Rating:
(4
out of 5) @ 2007-03-10
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Good for starters but dont expect too much.
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I bought this item after reading a little reviews about it, but it was just like was reviewed. It is good to get young children excited about learning about a "micro-world". But you can also quickly loose their attention if it doesn't work really well. The lens is not very clear to make out what you are looking at. You have to keep the specimen very close and still under the scope to make out anything. Not good for kids with little patience
Rating:
(2
out of 5) @ 2007-01-09
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