TL;DR: Use the Veho DX Discovery USB digital microscope with stand to observe plants, coins, etc. up close, with a 20% discount. As of February 21st, use code TAKE20 to purchase for only $144.

When you think of microscopes, you might think of the clunky old tools used in the classroom. On the other hand, the Veho DX-1 USB digital microscope can be held in the hand. With up to 200x magnification and 2MP lens, it allows you to take photos and record videos of tiny things at a resolution of up to 1920x1080.

With this package, you will also get the calibration software MicroCapture Plus and a user guide so that you can start using your digital microscope as soon as possible. You can even use software for Mac and Windows to record measurement values. Just plug in the microscope through any USB port, insert the software CD, and you can start checking things.

It is usually $180, but you can use the coupon code TAKE20 at checkout to reduce the price to $144 for a limited time.