PRIME ENTERTAINMENT QX-5 Microscope
by PRIME ENTERTAINMENT
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: PRIME ENTERTAINMENTPlatform: No Operating System, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Model: QX5
Product features:
- Simply connect this microscope to any PC and watch as the tiny things are magnified to incredible size -- and displayed on your monitor
- Up to 200X magnification for seeing the tiniest particles and microbes, bigger than life
- Requires USB port
Digital camera reviews of PRIME ENTERTAINMENT QX-5 Microscope
Digital camera Review: Difficult installation
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this as an educational toy for my daughter. The design is cheap and very low quality. It also lacks its own power supply and relies on power from USB. The software is primitive and keeps putting my display in the lowest possible resolution. Installation was a nightmare as I have described below.
Installation: I first tried installing it on a new XP machine. No luck as the microscope never came online. Then I tired it on a Win2K which did not fair any better. Next I tried their "trouble shooting" guide. It basically tells you to keep re-installing and rebooting until it works. No luck there either. I noticed that it seems designed for older machines. I therefore tried an old Win98 machine. This went better and I was actually able to control the scope's lights from the computer. But still no picture. I then rebooted the machine once more followed by disconnecting and reconnecting the scope. This did the trick. I was actually able to see pictures. Any movie making however crashes the software. I realize that others have been able to install it on Win2K and XP but that may be due to configuration differences. A good product will install regardless of configuration issues.
Operation: The pictures are good to mediocre but for the price they are fine. It is also nice that it has two lights. Lets you look at things like coins that are not transparent. The microscope is removable so it is possible to point it at things and play with it.
On the whole, the software and problems with XP and Win2K make it unacceptable to me. If I did not just happen to have a Win98 machine around I would have returned it. As is, I have it hooked up to the Win98 box and is good enough for a toy. My advise is to keep your expectations low and buy it from a local place. Then if it gives you trouble just return it.
Summary of PRIME ENTERTAINMENT QX-5 Microscope
The QX-5 Microscope is the perfect educational tool for children who want to learn about their world! Attach this electronic microscope to your PC and let children explore the tiny, hidden parts of their world.Optics
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