Everything seems to be getting smaller, while my eyes are getting worse and worse.
If you spend any time squinting at small things, this is for you -- a dual-lens head-mounted magnifier that takes the strain out of working with tiny things.
Thisis everything I want from a head-mounted magnifier. To start with, it's cheap.
At$11, it seems too good to be true. But this time, it really is true!
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I've got a far more expensiveDonegan OptiVisor , and the quality of the SE magnifier build is just as good and it comes with a broader range of lenses for a fraction of the money.
Good-quality lenses
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/Another big positive is that the headband is nice and comfortable, making it great for prolonged wear. In fact, it's so light and comfortable that I can forget that I'm wearing it.
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It's also very adjustable, suitable for heads both big and small.
Comfortable headband
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/I also love the adjustable LED light. It can be panned left and right, making sure it drops the light exactly where you want it.
Adjustable LED light
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/The only downside to this magnifier is that you have to supply your own AAA batteries for the LED light. But you can't have everything, and I suggest usingrechargeable AAA batteries rather than disposable alkaline batteries.
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I use this for all sorts of applications -- putting together circuit boards, repairing devices, hobbies and crafts, and also to read fine print in instruction manuals.
For$11, this is a great buy, and it's one of my most-used gadgets!
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