A First Microscope for Young Scientists? (Unboxing & Test)

100x-250x Mini Pocket Microscope for Kids Adults, Protable Handheld Microscope with 5 Microscope Slides, Phone Adapter, Miniscope Portable Microscope Kit for Kids Adults Science Lab Education,White
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My Final Thoughts
I have some mixed feelings about this product. I am all for anything for kids that fosters an interest in science so from that standpoint I like the idea of it being a small compact kid sized microscope that's more than just a toy. However in this case I get the impression that this was never intended to be for kids. First of all it comes with a small collection of sharp(ish) glass slides and who knows what type of jagged shards of razor sharp danger would result if one of them shatters. The product has no way of securing the slides in place so they are so hard to use that you may as well put them aside and save them for possible use with a real microscope in the future. At $27.99 (at time of filming) I find it a bit over-priced. Maybe a trip to the local thrift shop might net you a more functional scope for less. I mean if a proper microscope can be had on Amazon for around a hundred bucks (they do up to 2000x magnification!) and used one of those might be the better option.
Having said that, if you're not going to use this with a phone, and you don't want to look at actual proper slides it might be ok. As a pocketable item that can be used to look at items in some detail it might spark a child's imagination or reveal an interest in science it might be good for that. It's a couple of steps better than a toy, but that's about it.
Here's what TENCCO has to say about it:
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【High Magnification】The mini pocket microscope offers 100-250X magnification, you can clearly see more cell details, it meets various magnification observation needs of little scientists/kids/adults to explore the microscopic world.
【Unique Design】The portable miniscope with unique flip-down slide base, apply professional prismatic fluted reflector design and frosted anti-glare design, easy to place microscope slides and position specimens, provides high resolution color-corrected images.
【Explore and Share】The mini pocket microscope comes with a phone adapter, you can connect it and use phone camera to take photos and record videos, capture the beauty of the biological microcosm, and share it with your friends or family.
【Pocket Size】Portable handhled microscope fits easily in your pocket, it measures only 2.48x1.22x4.45 inches, weighs only 0.17 lb. You can take the miniscope to school, mini labsters or outdoors and observe the microscopic world anytime, anywhere.
【Professional Optical Structure】 Unlike other mini pocket microscope, it is made of high-quality optical glass, combined with precise stepless focusing, ensures excellent optical performance and image quality.
【LED & UV Light】The portable miniscope with advanced built-in LED light & UV Light, powered by a AA battery (not included). LED light provides enough light to see clear and sharp images even in low light. UV light is suitable for observing stamps, banknotes and fluorescent objects etc.
【Easy to Use】It contains 5 prepared biology microscope slides. After installing the batteries, you can immediately explore the microscopic world. It is the ideal mini pocket microscope kit for science lab
education!
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I got this item for free but was not paid to make this video. All opinions and observations are my own.