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Kindle and iPad Displays Compared Under a Microscope

Both Apple and Amazon insist that their displays are better suited for eBook reading. But they can’t both be right. So to help provide a definitive answer to the big question in the eBook community, Keith from BIT-101 put his new USB microscope to the test by getting up close and personal with both the Kindle and iPad displays. Tested at a variety of different magnifications, it’s pretty clear that if a reader were to have amazingly microscopic tunnel vision,... Continue reading

I’ve Always Wanted To Take A Tour Of Chernobyl, But My Poor Sperm

So, say your in a situation where you have no choice but to spend a few days near a recent nuclear waste spill. Never mind the third leg and second head you’re sprouting, what about your precious sperm count? These Disposable (I would hope so) Microscope Cards allow you to view your sperm as much as 500 to 1000 times enlarged depending on the lighting conditions. It’s always about the lighting conditions. At least that’s what I tell my 13... Continue reading

USB Microscope: So Nerdy It Hurts

What could possibly be a better gift for your family science nerd? This USB Microscope, Webcam, Hub combo gadget is nerdy to the tenth power (rather than nerdy to the V8 power). Want to take a closer look at the soda cap that has been sitting under your desk for the last three years? Here’s a way to do so. The Microscope part of this gadget actually works without the USB, though when plugged into the USB port, you can... Continue reading