Reviews - Meade Microscope 900x w/ 19-piece Accessory Kit For Children And School Students 04337 Reviews - ME-MI-04337

Author: mariamidgett (verified customer) from biloxi, ms on Jan 13, 2009
Pros:  Very good accessories and clear viewing
Cons:  Light source quit working the second day
Would recommend:  no

mariamidgett wrote:

I am going to check into how I can return this for a refund.

Author: Farah M from Philadelphia, PA on Jan 12, 2009
Pros:  it was free
Cons:  does not work at all
Would recommend:  no

Farah M wrote:

This product does not work at all. I tried for hours, I can't see through the microscope. There's suppose to be a light under the slide but that does not work either. My friends and family tried too and nothing. If adults can't get it to work, I don't see how kids can use it. I got it for free, so I guess I got my money's worth.

Author: Pam Hoskins (verified customer) from Woodbury, TN on Jan 12, 2009
Would recommend:  no

Pam Hoskins wrote:

This product came free with the purchase of a telescope. I have 10 yr. old who was excited about the microscope. After the batteries were installed the light would not stay on. The light would flicker on and off even after many attempts to adjust settings and batteries. It still does not work. Guess I will have to chunk it in the trash.

Author: tntwalkcoach (verified customer) from Holly, MI on Nov 21, 2008
Pros:  Inexpensive
Cons:  Not the best quality
Would recommend:  yes

tntwalkcoach wrote:

I bought this for my 5 year old nephew who is very into science. Yes, it's plastic and not the highest quality lense but was perfect for our situation. No, this is not the microscope for you if you have an older child who is into science and wants more detail. It is a great microscope for a first timer to learn on.

Author: Mom of Two from Richardson, TX on Nov 1, 2008
Pros:  none
Cons:  doesn't work
Would recommend:  no

Mom of Two wrote:

This is not worth $20. It is so cheaply made I was very disappointed when I got it. And we tried to use it and it doesn't even work.

Author: BungleBoy from Marengo, IL on Oct 28, 2008
Would recommend:  no

BungleBoy wrote:

I purchased this microscope for my 7 year old son. I have 10+ years of experience working with microscopes and was unable to get an image with this unit. Quality is terrible, cheap plastic with horrific optics.

Author: jarends from rohnert park, ca on Oct 25, 2008
Would recommend:  no

jarends wrote:

Broke within minutes.

Author: Cindy from WA on Oct 23, 2008
Pros:  Inexpensive, great for getting kids interested in microscopy
Would recommend:  yes

Cindy wrote:

this microscope kit is a great value for your money. I bought it for my kid who's been asking for a microscope forever now, kept him busy for a few hours with all the different accessories. Would not be able to see bacteria, but for $20 what do you expect. It's a great gift for a young child who is starting to learn about small objects.

Author: tracyd (verified customer) , Mother of 3, Buyer/Planner, from Columbus,NE on Oct 17, 2008
Pros:  inexpensive
Cons:  plastic toy that worked for 2 minutes
Would recommend:  no

tracyd wrote:

I was very disappointed. The quality and usability was poor. My 13, who was extremely excited walked away pretty bummed. The nobs are cheap and feel like they will break as you turn them to focus, and the light doesn't work after 2 minutes.

Author: Timur from Austin, TX on Oct 16, 2008
Pros:  Comes with lots of accessories for beginners
Cons:  Poor construction, lenses are dirty
Would recommend:  no

Timur wrote:

I got this microscope for $7 shipped, and I still regret buying it. It's complete garbage. The focus knob sticks so it's hard to turn. The lenses must be made out of plastic with visible deformities. When you look at an object through the microscope, it's hard to differentiate between the crud on the lens and the thing you're looking at. The whole thing weighs 8 ounces, and it's 99% plastic. I bought this as a gift for my six-year-old daughter, and I'm afraid that this microscope is so bad that it will actually turn her off science. I think I'll keep the accessories (which are nice), and donate the scope to Good Will.