SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens
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Tool information: Manufacturer: SE Brand: SE Edition: Misc. Publisher: SE Studio: SE Music Label: SE Product features:
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Price List for SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of the SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens
Tool Review: Not bad, not great.
Summary: 3 Stars
I have optic neuritis, so I carry a magnifying glass to read with as needed. This glass is stronger than the 1.5x or 2x ones commonly found in bookstores, but sometimes I have to stack two, and I doubt a single one is 6x as advertised.
Pros:
It's convenient enough to carry with me.
It's powerful enough for most common printed text.
Cons:
As mentioned, it's weaker than it's claimed to be. At the time I bought mine, they were sold in pairs, so maybe they meant it's 6x when you stack them?
The plastic surrounding the lens is not sturdy enough. In fact, both of mine have broken. One broke while in my pocket, so I wasn't sure what happened, though the pocket was loose, not tight like a jeans pocket. I was there to hear the snap as the plastic of the second one spontaneously snapped. It was sitting untouched on my desk at the time. My room was fairly cool, but not freezing.
Anyway, both of mine have been repaired with hot glue, but now I'm looking for a stronger magnifier with sturdier construction.