Brando's USB Digital Microscope is perfect for at-home cell studies

If you're too strapped for cash to afford a real-deal microscope, and your expired college ID won't get you into the lab any longer, why not pull the trigger on Brando's USB Digital Microscope? Described as "amazingly easy to use," this here 'scope can be utilized for "various applications such as science and engineering work and study, dermatology (skin / scalp) exams, detailed repair and assembly." Or, you can just use it as "a reading aid." Which is a fantastic idea if you actually don't want to read anything at all. Anywho, sure sounds like bundles of fun for just $75.

[Ian Whelan (JOIN BAND!) @ Jan 10th 2009 2:31AM]

My computer teacher when I was in 3rd grade had one of these, that was 2003...

[dev1brkr @ Jan 10th 2009 2:47AM]

you just made everyone feel old

[Shinigami @ Jan 10th 2009 2:53AM]

Are you in 8-th or 9-th grade now?

[Johan S @ Jan 10th 2009 4:48AM]

The cool thing is not just that it's handheld but it's also cheap.

Celestron has a very very similar (if not the exact same) thing http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=31&ProdID=557

[Ian Whelan (JOIN BAND!) @ Jan 10th 2009 5:01AM]

I might be a bando that is a freshman in high school, or I might not...

[Jack Chou @ Jan 10th 2009 2:49AM]

I got one from ChinaVasion for $48.75.

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/usb-digital-microscope-with-13-m-pixel-resolution-video-clips/

[dj moon @ Jan 10th 2009 3:13AM]

Actually kind of cool.
Too bad it's not on a moving, mini crane/arm,
to make your motherboard look like the Death Star trenches!
(Yes, I've always wanted to do that... *ahem*;)

[Link2877 @ Jan 10th 2009 3:56AM]

If your going to use this as a reading aid when not just download the book somewhere and just read it on your computer? Your going to be looking at your screen if you use this anyway so why not?

[Funke, Tobias Dr. @ Jan 10th 2009 8:10AM]

Best Buy sold a USB microscope circa 2000-2001 with Intel branding on it. I picked one up for cheap when they went on clearance, and it wasn't half bad, just for kicks at least. This Brando one however, aside from looking more like a real tool or instrument than a toy, has the name Brando. Brando for Jor-El's sake!

[Smileycorpse @ Jan 10th 2009 8:55AM]

Always wanted one of these to get clearer pictures of hallmarks on jewellery and to show the detail of the coins,i was looking about on ebay,there about £40-£80 dont have a clue which one to get,anyone in the know?.

I've seen some awesome example pictures of diamonds been taken with them,seems like a good investment.

-Gareth

[Billy Rubin @ Jan 10th 2009 11:32AM]

I bought this one: http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Gadgets/Desktop+Fun/Veho+VMS-001+USB2+Microscope?productId=33220

[TREX6662k5 @ Jan 10th 2009 9:40AM]

I see sexual potential

[STINK @ Jan 10th 2009 10:48AM]

"No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die."

BZZZRAZDKKZT!!

[Wwhat @ Jan 10th 2009 2:17PM]

This one has HD resolutions though, that's to all the people that compare it to grainy 640x480 version from yesteryears.
Mind you from the examples I don't believe the 200x magnification claim.

[LG @ Jan 10th 2009 10:04PM]

Dealextreme also have these for $57.95 (including shipping). Cheapest price I've seen
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11743~r.15466099