The DUO map image is printed in high resolution and with great precision, so even the smallest text is crystal clear and easy to read. The political map shows the countries clearly separated from each other, making it easy to find countries and capital cities quickly. When the lighting is switched on, the brilliant colours of the elaborate print blend together and the physical image with detailed vegetation zones becomes visible. Mountain ranges appear almost three-dimensional.
Hand-laminated: Special waterproof paper, elaborately printed on a 120 fine grid, is glued by hand onto the high-quality acrylic sphere. The non-toxic andlow-odour varnish protects the laminated sphere from external influences.
The break-proof, graduated meridian and base made of glass fibre reinforced plastic give the globe a purist design and high durability. The LED filament lamp is also durable and replaceable.
The fabric-covered cable not only provides additional safety but also a pleasant feel and appearance.
Made in Germany
This product is compatible with the Columbus Audio/Video-Pen OID!
OID - optical image decoding: what's behind this technology?
This globe offers the option to read a code using the sensor on the tip of the optional Columbus Audio/Video-Pen OID . This code is linked to various audio or video files. When tapped on the globe, the pen detects the code and plays the appropriate file via the built-in speaker (or via the headphone output).
For example, by selecting the category Country Information, you will find out the size of the country, its population, its population growth, the name of its capital city and much more besides - all depending on where on the globe you tap the pen.
Under Interesting Facts you will find fascinating, insightful and extremely comprehensive facts and figures about the country. All countries are presented in detail.
The National Anthems category, which plays the song associated with the individual countries, is especially impressive. You can test your knowledge in a fun way with the fourth category - the Quiz. You'll get interesting answers to all your questions, simply by tapping on the relevant spot on the globe. Take part in a fascinating voyage of discovery around our planet Earth!
Please note: To play the associated video files, you must first download the Columbus Video Pen app from the App Store or from Google Play on your tablet or smartphone.
