Compare Digital Blue QX5 Without Eyepiece Microscope to Carson Optical zOrb MM-480 Microscope

Magnify your knowledge and explore the world of science with the QX5 Computer Microscope. Perfect for students or adults, the microscope features all the benefits of the old QX3 along with new features for an even better experience. The complete package includes a computer microscope, Creative Editing and Viewing software, Activity Guidebook/Parent's Guide, science lab supplies and slide clip. Discover how much fun science can be right on your home computer. The microscope comes packed with lots of new features, including super bright LED lighting for brighter, longer-lasting top and bottom illumination. View all the intricate details of specimens with the higher resolution of 640 x 480 and three times faster video playback at 15 frames per second. The software also includes new sample measurement tools to continue your experiments. Find out what microscopic particles make up our everyday world. Less

The MM-480 zOrb from Carson Optical is a Digital Microscope with an integrated camera that displays the magnified image right on your computer screen. The impressive 35x Magnification (14" monitor) allows you to see details of ordinary objects you never knew existed! The built-in internal illuminator ensures a clear and bright image. The zOrb Digital Microscope comes in 3 colors: Surf Blue, Safari Green and Lava Orange. Capture an image to keep using the built-in 640 x 480 resolution digital camera. You can even capture close-focus video with the zOrb! The zOrb is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP Service Pack 3 Upgrade, Vista and MAC OSX 10.4 or later. A USB 2.0 port is required. Less