For a USB microscope, I was surprised by how quick it was to set up and the quality I got from it. The digital zoom is rubbish, but you would not want to use digital zoom on a microscope like this anyway. The stand is a bit light and falls over, but if you are using it properly, this is not a problem. The microscope works brilliantly, with great image quality. Depending on the lighting in the room and on the LED, it can become grainy, but not too much to the point that you can't see your specimen clearly. There was no setup for the computer as it was recognized as a webcam. I needed an app for my phone, but the app works incredibly well and with no set up. I am a primary school teacher on a budget, so this is a must buy for a science lab needing low powered but highly useful gear.