Amoeba Digital Microscope

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A microscope has long been just a device that most thought would just be relegated for use in schools and universities. For the avid young scientist, a hobby of exploring the minute and unseen world has always been just limited in school laboratories. But now, he or she can be able to continue the exploration at home with this Amoeba Digital Microscope.



While many would think that microscopes are just for geeks, the Amoeba Digital Microscope aims to change that mindset. The Amoeba Digital Microscope is a dual purpose microscope that can be used for viewing specimen slides as well as a handheld device to view larger objects. It features a high power zoom for viewing minute specimens as well as allow for low power viewing ideal for studying stamps, currency and similar items.

The Amoeba Digital Microscope also comes with a built-in 1.3 MP digital camera that allows users to upload images and videos of specimen slides on the computer. It also comes with top and bottom LED illumination for better specimen views. Coarse focus is made possible by dual knobs found in the device. The Amoeba Digital Microscope is available at ThinkGeek for US$90.