USB Microscope
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Linnéa examines a coin
Have you ever wondered what a Oreo crumb looks like up close? And we mean really, really close. Or how about a toenail clipping? Or a flea? Or a flea eating a Oreo crumb on a toenail clipping? If you have (and what busy executive clock watcher hasn't?) then you need the fascinating USB Microscope.
Focus / Zoom
This smart USB-powered instrument lets you zoom in (from 20x to 200x) on any object you fancy. And thanks to its accompanying software you can record your findings as photos and videos on your PC. Hold it like a pen or pop it on its smart little desktop stand. It even boasts an internal white LED to illuminate objects to the max. You'll never be bored at your desk again.
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Place subject under microscope |
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If by any chance you do tire of examining flecks of lint, mouldy crackers, egg stains and flakes of dandruff, you can always don a white coat, dim the lights and pretend you're Bruce Banner, her off the X Files or even Quincy. Asking colleagues to 'come take a look at this!' with wide-eyed amazement is entirely optional.
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Sterling Bank Note |
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Denim |
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Firebox Catalog |
Our lovely carpet
Time wasting aside, the USB Microscope really is a highly sophisticated bit of kit with loads of serious applications for students, collectors and science freaks. Use it to examine jewelery, documents, coins, banknotes, your best friend's failing follicles - the possibilities are endless.
Chris's favourite pet, Antony
Thanks to its ability to collate and display what it sees on your computer screen this titchy gizmo doubles up as a brilliant presentation aid: 'Here ve see zee photo of zee spinach discovered at vorteen hundred hours between our subject's vront teeth.'
A fantastic gift for budding boffins and ceaselessly curious screen monkeys, the USB Microscope is one gadget you'll use again and again, whether you're zooming in on animal, vegetable, mineral or unknown sample discovered deep within your sock. So get ordering - it's time to think small. Really, really small.
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Please Note:
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows only
Technical Specifications:
- Magnification: 20x - 200x Max
- Image sensor: 1.3 Mega Pixel Cmos, Controller: High Speed DSP:
- Interface USB 1.1 & USB 2.0 Hi Speed
- Video Format: AVI, Upto 1280 x 960
- Frame rate: 30 frames per second under 600 lux brightness
- Power: USB powered (no PSU needed)
- Light source: 4x White light LED
System Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 98se, 2000, XP or Vista only
- 700Mhz CPU, 20MB Hard drive, 384MB ram
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Contents:
- 1x USB Microscope
- 1x Software CD
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"This is one of the most interesting USB gadgets we've reviewed..."
Computer Shopper |
"The USB Microscope is a fantastic tool for examining the dirt on your desk if the cleaner hasn't been for a while."
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Ant and Sugar
The Firebox ant, Antony, inspects a pile of sugar under the watchful eye of the USB Microscope. Original video size: 1024 x 768
Video URL:
http://www.firebox.com/video/1611
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Win With Firebox!
Every week we give away a FREE $50.00 Firebox Voucher to the sender of our favourite video!
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Win With Firebox!
Every week we give away a FREE $50.00 Firebox Voucher to the sender of our favourite photo!
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Wow. Just, wow! I received my USB microscope today and set it up next to a jar of lake water I'd collected. Before long I was sat on the couch watching some extremely strange creatures swimming by in remarkable detail.
Nate, Reading - Sep '08 |
Whoa, that's awesome.
Looks Pretty Freakin' Sweet.
Andy, Romford, England - Jun '08 |
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