i want to persuade my mom to buy me it how can i persuade her and say that the microscope is useful at home
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I bought this microscope for my grandson. He was so excited and has enjoyed it.
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Explain that you have an interest in science and that this microscope will enhance your learning. Honestly, I cannot imagine why any parent would not want to buy this for their child. The microscope is only $25.55, but an interest in science, and pursuing that interest are priceless.
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Never tried to, but I suppose you could - but it's really more of a toy. It will magnify but not like a high powered microscope
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It would actually work very well for that. I tried to get a close up look of moving things like caterpillars with the device and that was harder because you were never sure exactly where to hold it. We were amazed to look at all kinds of things like our pants or wood. I had thought that you could look at a little printed icon and see it better but that sort of thing became pixielated. My son spent hours just getting objects and putting the microscope on it.
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My mother in law never uses hers - she may be willing to sell or even give it to you. She originally asked for it for Xmas, but it's not helping her macular degeneration and reading the newspaper.
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Your mom doesn't have to worry about gripping the jar. She should make sure her fingers are not in the way of the machinery as it closes in on the jar. The one I bought worked only twice, then it broke.
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I only needed it for a prop. I did look at the prepared slides and they were good. I think it would be a good first microscope for a kid wanting to look at pond water and butterfly wings.
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You can click on this web siteCarson Multi-Power LED Lighted Pocket Magnifier (PM-33)to get the questions you asked answered...swipte and copy and paste in your address bar...good luck...hope this answers your question...I keep mine in my shirt pocket every day...
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The microscope is basically a usb camera. If your tv can display a usb camera input it will work. The shortcoming is you will not get the benefits of the software that allows you to measure the image as well as save it as a jpg for future reference or to send it to someone else for their input.
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I doubt it. I bought mine for my six year old (at the time). She was fascinated with it. Of course, I would recommend some adult supervision, to help guide the child. When I bought the microscope for my daughter, I also bought the largest prepared slide set that I could find on Amazon, so that she could have a lot to look at. Also, you might need to do some studying up yourself, so that you can go out in the field to help gather specimens suitable for microscope viewing. My experience was that it was not operating the microscope that was the challenge, it was finding a steady stream of specimens to look at. I doubt it. I bought mine for my six year old (at the time). She was fascinated with it. Of course, I would recommend some adult supervision, to help guide the child. When I bought the microscope for my daughter, I also bought the largest prepared slide set that I could find on Amazon, so that she could have a lot to look at. Also, you might need to do some studying up yourself, so that you can go out in the field to help gather specimens suitable for microscope viewing. My experience was that it was not operating the microscope that was the challenge, it was finding a steady stream of... » Read More I doubt it. I bought mine for my six year old (at the time). She was fascinated with it. Of course, I would recommend some adult supervision, to help guide the child. When I bought the microscope for my daughter, I also bought the largest prepared slide set that I could find on Amazon, so that she could have a lot to look at. Also, you might need to do some studying up yourself, so that you can go out in the field to help gather specimens suitable for microscope viewing. My experience was that it was not operating the microscope that was the challenge, it was finding a steady stream of specimens to look at. « Show Less
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My 11 year old daughter asked for this. She is not really a science type gal, so I am jumping at chance to give her something that might pique her interest in an educational type way. I did purchase this for her for Christmas. I don't know that it will hold her interest for a long time, that is my only concern, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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The sleeves may help your Mom but they also may respond to sharp nails by showing a pull like a nylon type material. It may be worth a try and the price is not too much an investment. Good luck!
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This microscope is very good. It would probably work for what you intend to do with it. I bought it to use with a DVD Biology course I bought.
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sorry-- it won't work for that use. It needs to be used in your hands just a few inches from the book or what you are trying to magnify. I held one up in front of my TV a few inches away from the screen, but then when I backed up, everything was blurry through it. Maybe getting one of those wireless headsets that she could hear the TV through would be better....I also saw a unit (with a volume control knob) that looked like a small radio that could sit right by her and that transmits the sound from the TV so it is right next to you for hard of hearing people.
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I'm happy to sell it to you cheap. My daughter never opened it, so I cannot comment. I thought she might be interested, and wasn't. frazierm311@yahoo.com
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I can tell you what it has inside, I am actually looking to sell mine since I never did anything. I bought it and just put it in the closet! Would you be interested in buying mine? I'm not at home at the moment but can let you know as soon as I am home and can look at it.
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I bought a microscope for my 4 year old and she loves it. she still plays with it turning 5 so i think it was a great buy.
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Lyn, a small instruction booklet. You will want to buy more slides (I bought the box of Celestron prepared slides) since this only comes with four prepared slides. The five plain slides are a lot of fun too. I bought a separate science book that explained and had a lot of pictures of magnified images - and a short story type book called something like Greg's First Microscope. Together, those items made a well-rounded gift - and my son 9 YO enjoys even a year later.