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I bought this item to project larger pictures of coins to detirmine if there were defects not visible to the naked eye. I can view a coin fine through the eye piece by adding light to the surface. I cannot project anything or see anything in the projector hood. I don't know if mine is just defective or what, but, there appears to be no available web site to ask questions. Maybe it can be returned but if you are looking for this feature in a cheap plastic microscope I would pass this one up.

This is an excellent microscope for the price. My experience was totally positive, no defects so far. Considering what a professional microscope costs (half a grand or more) this is an excellent item for the price. It comes with a lot of extras, that are convenient. The projector is amazing, considering all cheap (toy) microscopes are painfully monoptical. This is a "toy" that actually CAN do all the things a professional version would normally accomplish !

It is a pretty good starter microscope for a child. I was surprised how little slides it came with. We were a little frustrated because we had to really search to find out how to put in the batteries and make the light turn on. This microscope did not come with any instructions. The microscope itself is fun because once you figure out how to focus it, the slides look really cool. There were no descriptions of the specimen that were given to put on the blank slides. When you open the bottle. There was so very little of each specimen that you really did need a microscope to find it. Also for a child, they spill more than what was given. Also the carrying case is really cheaply made and does not hold things securely when opening and closing. Overall we were pleased with the microscope itself, but if you purchase it you need to already know how a microscope works, be prepared to buy seperate slides to use with it and consider purchasing a better carrying case.

This product is nowhere close to a professional Microscope though it is ok for the price at which it is available. The lenses are decent quality and it seems sturdy enough to be used by a child.

This Microscope is not bad. The only thing I would let everyone know is the projector doesnt work so great. Otherwise nice item for the price.