My First Lab I-explore Scope

by C & A Scientific

Product Features

• Features 20x magnification
• Real Glass Optics
• Cool LED Illumination
• Battery Operated
• Interchangeable darkfield and brightfield stage plate

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 6 x 11.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0015GSGCC
• Item model number: SMD-04
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 18 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,407 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #6 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Microscopes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The i-explore Stereo Microscope by My First Lab features an adjustable Binocular head and a substantial working distance for vieving all types of solid objects in 3D! Fantastic for the younger scientists!

Product Description

The i-explore scope is designed for viewing solid or three dimensional objects rather than glass slides. Binocular head provides comfortable viewing with both eyes (no squinting through a single eyetube) and the built in light illuminates all specimens magnified 20 times. Real glass optics provide high quality images and battery power makes it portable for outdoor use. Examine an amazing variety of specimens - perfect for collectors, hobbyists and young scientists! Instruction manual enclosed. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

• Product Dimensions: 7.25 x 5.75 x 13
• Recommended Ages: 7 years & Up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, August 2, 2010

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Teaching Mom - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: My First Lab I-explore Scope (Toy)

This microscope was a great surprise for me. I am a microbiologist and have worked with very expensive microscopes in the lab. I purchased this for a field microscope for my daughter to take bug hunting on hikes. It is battery operated and small and I was just hoping she would be able to see the objects clearly through it. I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it out. Yes, much of the body is plastic, but the optics are very good for such a cheap price. It is not up there with the higher priced microscopes, but I feel that it does a very good job. Our entire family has had a good time using it and it has held up to supervised use by a four and six year old for over a year and a half. (Since we have had ours a while and the picture looks slightly different than ours I am hoping the quality has not gone down.)

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent scope for even twice the price., October 22, 2010

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T. Kanjo (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: My First Lab I-explore Scope (Toy)

I bought this scope for my 4 year old after buying the dou-scope for my 5 year old. Being a physician, I like love exploring science with my kids. This scope was really surprising. The construction is solid, it is easy to focus, the optics are sound but most importantly, the kids love to use it. Anything can be thrown under the scope and a whole new world is available to them. We have looked at leaves, dead bugs, hair, moss, anything they want. At first I kept it put away for fear they would damage it but it is well enough built, I can leave it out. I often find them looking at all manner of things under it on their own. In fact, the dou scope is not getting used right now since this one is so easy. Highly recommend it, for $65 you cannot go wrong.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toy dissecting 'scope, August 30, 2010

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Pilchuckdave - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: My First Lab I-explore Scope (Toy)

My First Lab dissecting scope is an excellent toy to interest youth in the biodiversity of our planet. In addition, it is a useful tool for the professional entomologist with a cluttered desk, being much smaller than the standard, expensive 'scopes. Although not adequate for mosquito identification, it is a useful tool for identification of larger insects and many plant problems.