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product_id: 8860447
title: "Digital Blue: QX3 Microscope"
brand: "mattel"
price: "17379 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Mattel"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/8860447-digital-blue-qx3-microscope
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Create time-lapse movies & animations PC connectivity for live viewing 200x magnification power Digital Blue: QX3 Microscope

**Brand:** mattel
**Price:** 17379 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Dive deep, create more — your desktop lab awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Digital Blue: QX3 Microscope by mattel
- **How much does it cost?** 17379 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/8860447-digital-blue-qx3-microscope)

## Best For

- mattel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mattel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete scientific kit:** Includes specimen jars, slides, tweezers, and an activity guide for hands-on learning
- • **Seamless PC integration:** Connect directly to your computer for real-time viewing and image capture
- • **Unleash your creativity:** Use included software to add effects, create animations, and share your discoveries
- • **Explore the unseen world:** Magnify specimens up to 200x for mind-blowing detail
- • **Perfect for young innovators:** Designed for ages 7-12, inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders

## Overview

The Digital Blue QX3 Microscope is a beginner-friendly educational tool that magnifies objects up to 200 times and connects to Windows PCs (98 to XP) for live viewing and creative image manipulation. It includes lab supplies and software to inspire scientific exploration and multimedia projects, ideal for kids aged 7-12. Note: Compatibility is limited to older Windows versions.

## Description

A cool combination of earth science and technology, this computer software and microscope kit turns ordinary discoveries into creative adventures. First, it's collecting specimens from around the house, backyard or even the school lunch tray. The microscope magnifies them up to 200 times the original size, and connects to your PC for viewing and downloading the image-whether it's a snapshot or time-lapse movie. The rest is up to your imagination. You can use the QX3 software to add special effects or manipulate the image. Create animated movies or use the image and video library to enhance your scientific presentation. Finally, print stickers and posters, or share your movie with your friends via email. Includes activity guide book and lab supplies: 2 specimen jars, 2 containment dishes, sample slide, tweezers, eye dropper and slide clip. Compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.

Review: Handy microscope for quick inspections - I've been using this digital blue QX3 microscrope at work to examine tiny electronics and it works well. it’s small, portable, and the images are clear enough for my needs. definitely a good tool to have around the house or in your bag for on-the-go checking of small objects. simple to set up and use, making my tasks easier.
Review: QX3 Microscope a FLOP!!!! - This microscope should not have been offered for sale. It did not work when received. The time I spent trying to get it to work (unsuccessful) was of a much higher value than the device itself. When I quit trying to get it to work I found that the driver the INSTALL program was looking for is found in Windows 3.1. Goodness! Shame on me for using Windows 8.1!!!??? Customer service was quick to admit they did not have the technical understanding to help. In the end I received a full refund from desertcart. I'll try a different microscope now because the need still exists. Because of desertcart's return/refund handling policy, I will continue to purchase from desertcart. Hopefully I have better luck with the next purchase. I'll be happy to be more thorough if there are further questions. BTD

## Features

- Item Package Dimension: 13.399999986332L x 10.099999989698W x 6.799999993064H inches
- Item Package Weight - 3.35 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - TOYS AND GAMES

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000059TF3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,293,165 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #616 in Kids' Microscopes |
| Brand | Mattel |
| Color | Blue |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (29) |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.4"L x 10.1"W x 6.8"H |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Magnification Maximum | 200 x |
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QX3 |
| Model Name | QX3 |
| Model Number | P510002 |
| Objective Lens Description | Achromatic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| UPC | 074299242212 735858141093 851244000024 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mattel
- **Color:** Blue
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Item Weight:** 3 Pounds
- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Magnification Maximum:** 200 x
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** QX3
- **Objective Lens Description:** Achromatic
- **Product Dimensions:** 13.4"L x 10.1"W x 6.8"H

## Images

![Digital Blue: QX3 Microscope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51y39dy-eaL.jpg)
![Digital Blue: QX3 Microscope - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZNVXQFZZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i need the software for this product**
A: There is very good software for Mac OSX too!  Called QXScope, it is available at http://www.edhsw.com/qxscope/

**Q: Can this be used as a regular microscope without plugging in to a computer?**
A: It does not work as a regular optical microscope.  There is no eyepiece.  The video is output through a USB cable.  Also, the computer must be running Windows XP or 2000.   It software to control it does not run on windows 7, 8 or 10.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy microscope for quick inspections
*by T***W on March 31, 2026*

I've been using this digital blue QX3 microscrope at work to examine tiny electronics and it works well. it’s small, portable, and the images are clear enough for my needs. definitely a good tool to have around the house or in your bag for on-the-go checking of small objects. simple to set up and use, making my tasks easier.

### ⭐ QX3 Microscope a FLOP!!!!
*by B***M on June 9, 2014*

This microscope should not have been offered for sale. It did not work when received. The time I spent trying to get it to work (unsuccessful) was of a much higher value than the device itself. When I quit trying to get it to work I found that the driver the INSTALL program was looking for is found in Windows 3.1. Goodness! Shame on me for using Windows 8.1!!!??? Customer service was quick to admit they did not have the technical understanding to help. In the end I received a full refund from Amazon. I'll try a different microscope now because the need still exists. Because of Amazon's return/refund handling policy, I will continue to purchase from Amazon. Hopefully I have better luck with the next purchase. I'll be happy to be more thorough if there are further questions. BTD

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is not a toy- it's a tool for all ages.
*by W***N on September 17, 2002*

If you're looking for an inexpensive alternative to an electronic miscroscope- this is it. In numismatics, a microscope is a must. This little baby is a gem. Not only does it display results instantly on your screen in real time, it allows you to take snapshots, as many as you want, save them, then export them to any folder you want on your hard drive. It is highly versatile. Anyone who is seriously considering spending hundreds of dollars on a computer/digital microscope should try this first- if you like it you've saved a lot of money, if not you haven't lost much and you have something the kids can "play with"

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*Product available on Desertcart Iceland*
*Store origin: IS*
*Last updated: 2026-05-05*