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September 29, 2009

zOrb Review & Giveaway - CLOSED



This thing is sooooooo cool!

I was sent a zOrb to review a few weeks back and we've had a lot of fun looking at things with it. A zOrb is digital microscope that plugs right into your computer's USB port.  It's compatible with PC's or Mac's, uses no batteries and magnifies 35x on a 14 inch monitor, 43 times on a 17 inch monitor and 53 times on a 21 inch monitor. You can capture screen shots of the things your looking at and even capture video.  The illuminator gives a clear view that you can focus on and your images are 640x480 resolution.

The zOrb is super simple to use and install. I popped the driver disc in my computer and it installed automatically on it's own. I plugged it in and it was ready to go. Simple!

The first thing I chose to look at was a dollar bill. As it shows on the packaging a close up image of money so I was curious to see for myself.

Upon first investigation I thought there was a blue ink mark on the money. I examined it and it's actually a tiny blue fiber that is barely even visible to the naked eye. I really had to go hunting for it to see it without this pocket microscope.



Next up was a penny. Not too exciting, but you can really see all the intricate lines.



Then just for fun I looked at my wedding ring.  You can see teeny tiny little dings and scratches in the ring that you can't even see otherwise.  You can see lint stuck to it....and you can see it desperately needs to be cleaned.  LOL

In the last pic you can see the inside of the ring that shows the karat weight and the store where the ring was purchased.







I know this will come in handy for future school projects for my kids. My son would have a wonderful time looking at bugs under it. I'm staying far, far away when he decides to do that.

I have one zOrb digital microscope to give away to one lucky Fairy Blog Mother reader.

To enter this giveaway:
Visit Carson Optical and tell me another item you'd like to have


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359 comments:

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StuffSmart 9/30/09 12:49 AM  

I follow on twitter and tweeted.

http://twitter.com/StuffSmart/status/4491753942

peg42 9/30/09 5:41 AM  

Another item that we would love is the GreyHawk™ 10-30x21mm CZ-021 binoculars.
My son would really love this microscope. I love the design of this too.
Thanks so much.

abfantom 9/30/09 6:01 AM  

Thanks for offering such an awesome giveaway that my daughter would LOVE!

I also like the SkySeeker telescope.

abfantom at yahoo dot com

cdziuba 9/30/09 6:59 AM  

I follow on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/4496334557

cdziuba 9/30/09 7:02 AM  

BLOGGED http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/09/fairy-blog-mother-zorb-digital.html

S 9/30/09 8:15 AM  

The kids AdventurePak™ looks cute!
sunela at gmail dot com

samsakara 9/30/09 9:05 AM  

My kids would love the HU-530 Hawk binoculars.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

samsakara 9/30/09 9:09 AM  

I follow funnyjello on twitter and tweeted this

http://twitter.com/samsakara/status/4499083678

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Ellen C. 9/30/09 9:16 AM  

I think the adventure pak looks fun. thanks for the chance.

sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

Sunnyvale 9/30/09 1:16 PM  

for "other" I'd like a reading magnifier, but I really want this microscope

mogrill 9/30/09 4:12 PM  

The adventure pack looks like a blast. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Mari 9/30/09 5:14 PM  

I'd love to try the Adventure Pak HU-401 for Kids.

runningmatey at hotmail dot com

Anonymous,  9/30/09 5:33 PM  

I would really like the Super Zoom Z-805 binoculars.
gourdsrmylife at yahoo dot com
Marj M.

Anonymous,  9/30/09 5:34 PM  

I am an email subscriber to Fairy BlogMother.
gourdsrmylife at yahoo dot com
Marj M.

vrtish55 9/30/09 5:44 PM  

Would love to have the MagniScreen™ - TM-66. It would help these eyes tremendously!! Thank you.

Anonymous,  9/30/09 5:51 PM  

I like the Mini Zoom 517.

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

llinda29 9/30/09 6:11 PM  

I likeSureGrip™ - SG-14 Carson Optical is a 2.5x power Handheld Magnifier

Jaime 9/30/09 6:18 PM  

would love to have OutDoorPak, TZ-401,
copperllama at yahoo dot com

ossmcalc 9/30/09 6:23 PM  

I would like to have the Bandit - the world's first lever-focus Monocular.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

ossmcalc 9/30/09 6:24 PM  

Joined the Carson Optical email list.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

ossmcalc 9/30/09 6:25 PM  

Follow you on blogger.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

ossmcalc 9/30/09 6:26 PM  

Follow you on Twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/4510907107

thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

ossmcalc 9/30/09 6:27 PM  

Added you to my Technorati favorites.

Thank you,


Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

ossmcalc 9/30/09 6:28 PM  

Became a fan of Fairy Blog Mother and a fan of Carson Optical.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

Gary 9/30/09 6:56 PM  

Some SuperZoom™ - Z-80S binoculars would be nice to have.

photoquest 9/30/09 7:01 PM  

What a awesome giveaway!!! I visited their site and saw something I really , really would love to have the Super Zoom Binoculars I love watching the birds when i go to our home at the coast but the binocular's i have are not a zoom lens and can't always see close enough.
photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot)net

photoquest 9/30/09 7:07 PM  

I am a fan on facebook of Fairy Blog Mother and Carson Optical.
photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot)net

Jolynn,  9/30/09 8:42 PM  

My fav at Carson Optical is the Sky Runner telescope

Nad 9/30/09 10:09 PM  

My little boy would love the Kids' AdventurePak.

treflea4 at gmail dot com

Badger Momma 9/30/09 10:39 PM  

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted.

http://twitter.com/badgermomma/statuses/4517417759

Badger Momma 9/30/09 10:41 PM  

I've got your button on my blog's sidebar.

http://badgermomma.blogspot.com

Badger Momma 9/30/09 10:43 PM  

I'm fans of Fairy Blog Mother and Carson Optical on Facebook as Jenine Herrell.

Badger Momma 9/30/09 10:46 PM  

I've blogged.

http://badgermomma.blogspot.com/2009/09/zorb-digital-microscope-giveaway-ends_30.html

CathyH 9/30/09 11:08 PM  

This would be great for bird watching: The XM-842™ is an 8x42mm Compact Binocular

CathyH 9/30/09 11:09 PM  

i follow your blog :)Oh, great review too, this zOrb is really neat.

Hotsnotty2 10/1/09 10:32 AM  

I would also love to get the XM Series™ - XM-025 binoculars, thanks for the chance!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

clc408 10/1/09 10:50 AM  

The Chrome Lighted RimFree ™ magnifier looks nice. Thank you!

Joseph 10/1/09 11:41 PM  

I'd like to have the "Page Magnifier" - DM-21 to use to read the small print on the daily paper each morning.

1993wel 10/2/09 12:53 AM  

I like the kids Adventure Pak, with binoculars, magnifying glass, whistle, compass and thermometer.

Janette 10/2/09 5:24 AM  

following on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/4550367348

JeansandTs 10/2/09 6:09 AM  

XM Series™ - XM-050HD is a 10x50mm Full-Sized HD Binocular that I would love to have. I just love educational items in the giveaways. Thank you for hosting. JeansandTs@hotmail.com

bayctygrl 10/2/09 6:40 AM  

tweet
http://twitter.com/bayctygrl/status/4551471401

hippopurplemonkey(at)yahoo(dot)com

Fangirl Jen 10/2/09 11:08 AM  

I'd love to try out the Minibright magnifier. It would fit in my purse.

Holly 10/2/09 2:03 PM  

I would love to get the SkySeeker telescope for my nephew! Great site - thanks!
junkified(at)gmail(dot)com

Annette D 10/2/09 5:39 PM  

tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/status/4566351382
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

Anonymous,  10/2/09 5:45 PM  

My son would love the microscope.
jcristig@hotmail.com

Cindy 10/2/09 8:17 PM  

My husband would LOVE to have the Back Country monocular spotter.

Cindy 10/2/09 8:19 PM  

Following and tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4569696829

Jenna 10/3/09 12:02 AM  

The SuperZoom, Z-80S, Zoom Binoculars look awesome.

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

Jenna 10/3/09 12:05 AM  

I follow on twitter ad tweeted.

http://twitter.com/halfbluesky/status/4573653877

Cindy 10/3/09 4:05 AM  

Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4576214794

bayctygrl 10/3/09 6:49 AM  

tweet
http://twitter.com/bayctygrl/status/4577978281


hippopurplemonkey(at)yahoo(dot)com

Pat Connors,  10/3/09 7:42 AM  

The digital magnifier mouse.

risanjax@metrocast.net

cpullum 10/3/09 9:14 AM  

I like the Z-80S SuperZoom™Compact Zoom Binocular
great for hiking and football games.
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous,  10/3/09 3:31 PM  

The z-pic looks very interesting-
diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com

Heather 10/3/09 9:05 PM  

I have been looking for a magnifying glass, I found one I like; HandHeld Series - JS-40!

Heather 10/3/09 9:07 PM  

I follow you on twitter; http://twitter.com/HSlater351/status/4594425348

Cindy 10/4/09 7:11 AM  

Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4602316390

Annette D 10/4/09 9:47 AM  

tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/4604794376
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

mail4rosey 10/4/09 12:08 PM  

I like the JK-842 Full-Sized Binoculars. Thank you.

msurosey@yahoo.com

Celeste 10/4/09 5:20 PM  

I think the "X Scope" is pretty neat!

contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

Celeste 10/4/09 5:20 PM  

Got your button!
etsyitup.blogspot.com

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contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

Peggy 10/4/09 6:45 PM  

I also like the Fusion™
10x25mm CH-025
compact Binoculars look neat!
Thanks
matternu@aol.com

Peggy 10/4/09 6:48 PM  

tweet
http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/4616231779
matternu@aol.com

Peggy 10/4/09 6:51 PM  

a fan of Fairy Blog Mother and a fan of Carson Optical on Facebook
Peggy Gorman
matternu@aol.com

Michele 10/4/09 10:02 PM  

Thank you for the giveaway. The kids Adventure Pack looks like a lot of fun.

ali 10/5/09 1:37 AM  

The Adventure Pak looks great. :D

THANK YOU! atraditionalsurro at comcast dot net

Cindy 10/5/09 4:12 AM  

Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4624982370

bayctygrl 10/5/09 6:41 AM  

tweet
http://twitter.com/bayctygrl/status/4626957838

hippopurplemonkey(at)yahoo(dot)com

alwayshopeful 10/5/09 3:17 PM  

This would be great!I also like the BackCountry™ - SS-550 scope
alwaysatryin at gmail.com

alwayshopeful 10/5/09 3:20 PM  

follow them and twttered
alwaysatryin at gmail.com
http://twitter.com/nannato5/status/4637966154

sweetsue 10/5/09 8:07 PM  

I love the Zorb, but I also like the zPix™ - MM-740 microscope.
smchester at gmail dot com

sweetsue 10/5/09 8:12 PM  

I have your button on my sidebar-http://pregnantkatiesmom.blogspot.com/

smchester at gmail dot com

Cindy 10/6/09 3:49 AM  

Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4651755558

Annette D 10/6/09 7:16 AM  

tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/4654385024
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

Susan 10/6/09 11:00 PM  

I love the MiniBrite™ Pocket Magnifier. As I am getting older some places are starting to use smaller print!! LOL

Cindy 10/7/09 3:54 AM  

today's tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4678809665

AStarrA 10/7/09 7:10 AM  

Oh this would make an amazing gift for my husband!!!
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA 10/7/09 7:13 AM  

Oops almost forgot...I like the BackCountry SS-550
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

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