Scott,
We went out to KMART and bought one. Our computer is new enough for it to work.
Thanks for info. Glen has hundreds of slides of microscopic shells he made from
grunge(?)
and this is perfect to see the shells and take pictures. Thanks for the
information.
Marion Deuel

Scott Schubbe wrote:

> Hello to all in Conch-L land,
>
> Was just curious to know if anyone had bought the new microscope by Intel and
> Mattell, called the QX3. It costs about $100.00, and hooks up to your
> computer (via USB port), and lets you see the images on your monitor.
>
> The magnifications are 10X, 60X, and 200X, and although not crystal clear, it
> is still fun. A Caecum pulchellum can take up your whole screen.
>
> If anyone wants to see some shells from mine, let me know, and I'll send some
> JPG images to you. Note that some can't view them. Depends on your computer.
>
> Scott
> Florida