My wife purchased this toy for my son at our local TRU. Out of the box it was missing the sky charts, the manual and the CD. Additionally, the knob and screw assembly to attach the telescope to the tripod is about 1/4 inch short (5 millimeters).I called to see if I could order the parts, but the agent wasn't interested in even knowing what product I had. I guess there are no parts available. Boo, TRU.
Armed with a larger screw for the mount, I assembled the scope to the tripod. The product actually works nicely for its price point. This product delivers a clear image of distant objects. The adjustment knobs are bright silver and well machined. The product also includes a pair of storage tube for the eye pieces.
The tripod is made for children and should be used on a bench or table. It has central arms for stability.
All and all, for $20-30, it isn't that bad if you can get over the missing pieces. Nothing that was missing was a deal breaker.
0 comments:
Post a Comment