Another USB gadget introducing the USB Microscope
Following on from the USB VHS to PC Converter and the USB Negative scanner another product utilising Universal Series Bus (I never realised that is what USB stood for) technology is out on sale. You can buy your very own USB Microscope from Amazon.co.uk, Firebox.com or IWantOneOfThose.com
Essentially, this is a 200x magnification microscope that is powered from your USB port on your desktop or laptop computer. With a resolution of 1600 x 1200 this is a pretty handy piece of kit for a variety of tasks. I can think of a multitude of uses for this gadget…
So, in no particular order, it can be used as: reading aid, model makers tool, jeweller’s tool, visual aid for electronics engineering, an aid for collectables magnification, computer parts examination, or even just to mess around with looking at the back of your hand more clearly.
Included with the USB Microscope is a software program that allows you to store up to 2GB of information online. With the capability to record movies in AVI format and still images as JPG or BMP this is a multi-functioning little gizmo. Other features are the variable magnification (from 20x to 200x), with full 1.3MP resolution, the ability to have widescreen imaging and the internal white LED that illuminates anything that you are examining. I think I’ll have a good look in my ears to see how much wax needs syringing!!! Eurrgghh! With the added ability to be used as a webcam and record features online chat is also possible.
Click here to go to Amazon.co.uk – Priced £40.09
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