Recent User Reviews
*****
(5.0 out of 5 stars) May 10, 2011
Best Bang for your money
By T. Turner (Wisconsin)
This review is from: 40X-2000X Biological Compound Microscope with Mechanical Stage
Model B100B-MS
As a home-schooling mom of 6 I can't say enough about this scope. We have struggled with several under
$100 microscopes and I wish we would have started with this one. It is simple enough for our 4 year old to use
and advanced enough for our son in college. The mechanical stage is a definite plus making it easy to find all
sorts of creatures and to give coordinates for science assignments. This is better than the scope I used in
college and we have had a great time with it. I would recommend purchasing slides, a good how to guide etc
because you will quickly become addicted. Nothing beats the right tool to get the job done and all of a sudden,
science is the favorite class. We have studied parameciums to stem cuttings. The only thing I can think of that
makes this less than perfect is that I need a case. The desciption neglects to tell you what is included - 2 light
filters, a lighting iris diaphragm to control light levels, dust cover - in short it was more than I expected. Crystal
clear images and with some maneuvering we can get a 3d image.
The price can't be beat (especially with free shipping)- I HIGHLY recommend this scope and can't imagine a
kid not mesmerized examining his own blood,cheek cells, dust mites, algae, pond creatures, pollen, bees'
legs, flies' wings etc, etc
*****
(5.0 out of 5 stars) April 3, 2011
By JayC
This review is from: 3.5X-90X Stereo Zoom Microscope on Boom Stand + 144 LED + 5MP Camera
Model SM-4TZ-144-5MT
I have been using this type of microscopes for about 20 years from all different manufacturers. At work, I use
Scienscope and Luxo. When I decided to buy one for myself, I found Amscope. I was a little apprehensive
about buying one from a vendor that I have not heard of but I decided to try one since their prices were much
lower.
I am happy to report that the microscope itself is excellent. I can not really tell the difference in optical quality
from ones that cost 2x or 3x. The build quality is also excellent althought the Luxo that I use at work moves
more smoothly and feels definitely more expensive.
The LED ring light that came with the system is also excellent. The assembly instruction is poor but I didn't
need it since I basically knew how to put it together. It took less than 10 minutes to assemble it.
So overall, I would have no hesitation buying or recommending Amscope microscopes.
*****
Model M600A
I just got my AmScope last week, and sure beats my intel 200X toy microscope ! :-) My objective is to get an
idea of bacteria and fungus counts in my organic tea for my plants. I'd rate this as a definitely lab capable
scope.
*****
(5.0 out of 5 stars) May 10, 2011
Best Bang for your money
By T. Turner (Wisconsin)
This review is from: 40X-2000X Biological Compound Microscope with Mechanical Stage
Model B100B-MS
As a home-schooling mom of 6 I can't say enough about this scope. We have struggled with several under
$100 microscopes and I wish we would have started with this one. It is simple enough for our 4 year old to use
and advanced enough for our son in college. The mechanical stage is a definite plus making it easy to find all
sorts of creatures and to give coordinates for science assignments. This is better than the scope I used in
college and we have had a great time with it. I would recommend purchasing slides, a good how to guide etc
because you will quickly become addicted. Nothing beats the right tool to get the job done and all of a sudden,
science is the favorite class. We have studied parameciums to stem cuttings. The only thing I can think of that
makes this less than perfect is that I need a case. The desciption neglects to tell you what is included - 2 light
filters, a lighting iris diaphragm to control light levels, dust cover - in short it was more than I expected. Crystal
clear images and with some maneuvering we can get a 3d image.
The price can't be beat (especially with free shipping)- I HIGHLY recommend this scope and can't imagine a
kid not mesmerized examining his own blood,cheek cells, dust mites, algae, pond creatures, pollen, bees'
legs, flies' wings etc, etc
*****
(5.0 out of 5 stars) April 3, 2011
By JayC
This review is from: 3.5X-90X Stereo Zoom Microscope on Boom Stand + 144 LED + 5MP Camera
Model SM-4TZ-144-5MT
I have been using this type of microscopes for about 20 years from all different manufacturers. At work, I use
Scienscope and Luxo. When I decided to buy one for myself, I found Amscope. I was a little apprehensive
about buying one from a vendor that I have not heard of but I decided to try one since their prices were much
lower.
I am happy to report that the microscope itself is excellent. I can not really tell the difference in optical quality
from ones that cost 2x or 3x. The build quality is also excellent althought the Luxo that I use at work moves
more smoothly and feels definitely more expensive.
The LED ring light that came with the system is also excellent. The assembly instruction is poor but I didn't
need it since I basically knew how to put it together. It took less than 10 minutes to assemble it.
So overall, I would have no hesitation buying or recommending Amscope microscopes.
*****
Model M600A
I just got my AmScope last week, and sure beats my intel 200X toy microscope ! :-) My objective is to get an
idea of bacteria and fungus counts in my organic tea for my plants. I'd rate this as a definitely lab capable
scope.
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