Kitchen Gadgets - weighing scale, escali

Click here for more information Excellent scale, even for double the money. The tare feature works like most others, but the three real goodies are:

... the FOUR MINUTE before auto-cutoff. Not like the Taylor scale I had that cut off after one minute of nonuse. It was always cutting off on me before I was finished with it.

... and NO DEFAULT SCALE It's the same as when you last turned it off (if you were using grams, the next time you turn it on it's still in grams, OR ounces at OFF then it's ounces at ON). Tap the button to change g/oz on the fly.

... AND it holds A FULL ELEVEN pounds (5kg). I put a bag of flour on it, set tare, and scoop out until it reads xx-ounces (virtually impossible with a 6# scale).

Yeah, I was a chef for many years and more interested in utility over aesthetics in my equipment. I buy flour in 5# or 10# bags now instead of 50# or 100#. I used to have to have several scales -- one for portions and and one for weighing things like yeast and salt, and bigger ones for things like flour and meats. Now 11# is sufficient and this is still accurate enough for yeast and salt.

... Okay, so it's plastic instead of yuppie glass and chrome. It's accurate and well designed -- not heavy, temperamental, or hard to clean. It just works.

... Oh, and it doesn't use strange batteries (regular old AA batteries so you don't go into conniptions when you need replacements)

I was looking for a reasonably priced scale and I don't believe you should have to spend $50 to get a decent scale. Based on some good reviews here I chose this one and am very happy with it. If it was lost or stolen I would buy another one without hesitation. I would have given this scale 5 stars rather than 4 if it weren't for a serious omission of a "feature" in the documentation that can cause large accuracy problems when dealing with the tare feature. It's not a problem with the scale as long as you are aware of it, it's a problem with the documentation. This problem could explain why some other reviews stated this scale is inaccurate.



The problem is that when this scale is zeroed it goes into an auto-zero mode where small changes (1g or so) in weight cause the scale to continuously re-tare and stay at zero. I discovered this when I put a dish of almonds on the scale and hit tare. I removed almonds 1 at a time and the display always returned to zero. I had removed 15 and it still read zero. I put the 15 back in all at once and it read 15g!. Almonds conveniently weigh between .8 and 1.3 grams.



If you zero out a bowl and try to add a few grams of salt by slowly pouring it in or weigh out some small garlic cloves, you could end up with significantly more than you think you have, depending on how you pour or add. Pouring continuously and quickly instead of dribs and drabs works better.



There are several ways to work-around this "feature":



1. Make your first addition or subtraction to the zeroed scale large enough to get it to register, add quickly (not slowly as the directions state). With the almonds, if I first took out 2 or 3 at one time, the display went to non-zero and then went down by an avg. of 1g for each almond removed after that (sometimes 0 sometimes 2) and the total weight remained correct.



2. You can also put 2 nickels on the scale after tare then subtract 10g from the weight (2 nickels weigh 10g).



3. You can also just press down on the scale with your finger until you're sure you added or subtracted more than 2g or so.



The only other con about this scale is that it might display a reading that seems stable, but 1-2 seconds later it re-adjusts to the correct value, don't be in a rush. If you put an object on it and press tare it may go to zero then 1 second later it has some value displayed, just press tare again and it will zero. Never assume it is zeroed unless you wait 1-2 seconds for the display to stabilize.



I'll try to give you some info here that I didn't find in the 400 or so other reviews:



I've verified the accuracy with calibration weights from 2g to 200g and the scale is accurate and repeatable within +/-1 gram ( a digital display of *any*device can't be more accurate than +/- 1 unit)



The scale has 3 weight modes, grams, ounces and pounds & ounces. Resolution for pounds/ounce mode is .1oz, for ounce mode it displays to .01oz but the resolution is usually .04oz (sometimes it increments .02oz, it depends what weight you are at).



This scale works fine near a running microwave, my old Salter would go crazy within 5ft of a running microwave.



I don't know what people are saying about how small it is, I think it's big, but just the right size. It's 6" W x 8.5"L x 1.6"H. Any smaller would make it hard to use with large bowls and any larger is unnecessary.



It would be nice if the display faced forward or at a slight angle for large objects. If you measure a lot of bulky objects this could become a problem for you. For medium size objects like large bowls or boxes just put something like an empty box or container on the scale first and tare it, this will effectively elevate the platform. The display will be easier to see when bulky objects are placed on the elevated platform.



I love the 4 minute auto off, most scales are 1 minute and that is too short when using the tare feature.



One issue is that if you power it on with more than 120g or so on it, it gives a cryptic (undocumented) error of "0ut2", if you remove the object it then zeros out without having to power cycle it.



I'm a geek so I measured the current consumption of the scale, 3.5ma when on and negligible (2ua) when off. The scale still turns on even with batteries as low as 2.6v (maybe even lower). What this means is that you should get around 800 hours of "on" time before needing to replace the batteries. For the casual user this could be 5 years when used for 30 minutes a day!



My old crappy (discontinued) Salter burned through 2 expensive 2032 lithium cells every few months with very light use (and you couldn't turn it off, you had to let it time out!). I would never buy a scale that uses expensive lithium cells again.



I like that this scale can be turned off (hold the on/tare button for several seconds), although with this kind of battery life, I don't bother. - Weighing Scale - Escali - Kitchen Gadgets - Accurate
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Inexpensive - digital, weighing scale

Click here for more information I really wanted to like this scale as it was cheap and looked good. Out of the box I liked the sleek design, but that is where it ended. Weights seem highly inaccurate, and worst of all fluctuate all over. Today weights were within a 10 lb range, but since I got this over a week ago they have been in a 20 lb range. I thought I was doing something wrong, even looking up some online info on how to use these properly (the instructions that came with it were pretty lacking). But no, I was using it on a hard surface (hard wood floor) and not moving it. I'll be returning it to Amazon if they let me. Major disappointment.

My wife recently purchased this scale. The scale itself is probably a three star product. Pretty cheap and lightweight. Not really sure it will stand up for the long term.



What was alarming was that the company is offering Amazon gift certificates to put up a review. I open the manual to look for the warranty information and there it is detailing how to put up a review and offering a $10 gift card to do so. I was shocked. I put a lot of stock in the reviews on a product and when I see a company blatantly paying for them its pretty alarming.



Buyer beware. I know my wife reported this to Amazon but I will be doing so as well. This is a three star product at best when the company isnt bribing people.

I bought this for my elderly diabetic father who needed to track his weight for health reasons. What originally sold me on this scale was the supposedly extra large LCD display however once I saw the scale, I was utterly disappointed. The screen is nowhere near the claimed extra large, and even I had a hard time seeing my weight, let alone my elderly father who has a hard time seeing already. On top of that, I can't really vouch for the sturdiness of this scale. the weighing platform does not feel as stable as i'd have hoped. Plain and simple, they shouldn't even be advertising "Extra Large LCD" on this scale because its exactly what it lacks!

I have owned a few digital scales over the years, and this one is pretty darn inaccurate. I ran a series of tests on it, mostly with dumbbells I had in my home ranging from 10-25 pounds. The tests fell into two categories.



1) Weighing the dumbbells themselves. The 10 lbs dumbbell weighed in at 10.6 pounds. The 20 lb dumbbell came in at 20.2 and the 25lb came in at 25.8. So while they were all in a bit heavier they were within a tolerable range.

2) Weighing myself with the dumbbells. This is where the results got alarming. After calibrating the scale and weighing myself, I then picked up each of hte dumbbells in succession. The 10 lbs dumbbell only added six pounds to my weight! The 20 and 25 pound dumbbells were also consistently low. I even tried putting them on the platform rather than holding them but it was still really wrong.



My conclusion is that cheap scales use cheap components. Ill be going back to Taylor, which frankly I never should have left. Returned item.

I guess I was expecting a lot out of this scale, but the scale seems to be a lot less accurate than I had hoped for. It was about 1.5 lbs off the scale at the gym, which wasn't a real big deal. I figure I would just add 1.5 pounds and that would be my weight. But then I started running some tests, picking up items and placing them down. Often times the items wouldn't register a weight change at all, showing the same weight as if I hadn't picked anything up. If I calibrated the scale per the instructions, a lot of times the weights would show up to be pretty different, with deviations as high as six pounds.



I have owned a few of these digital scales over the years and this one is just about the same mediocre quality as the others. I dont care how much a scale costs...you should be able to get on and off and get the same weight at the very least. If there is no accuracy then what are you paying for. My husband can guess my weight for free.

This scale is light but sturdy. It seems accurate, though I don't have a second scale with which to make a comparison. I wish I could say it reads more than I weigh, but I doubt that's true!



I like the fact that it does not require the annoying tap-and-wait-for-zero preparation action: just stand on it and wait for the final reading to flash three times. The numbers are large and easy-to-read.



Regarding some of the other reviewers complaints about the company "bribing" people for a review: there is nothing in their offer that requires a positive review. All they are doing is offering to compensate their customers for their time to make a review. This is no different than Dunkin Donuts or D'Angelo's offering coupons for filling out a survey online. Without this offer, I probably wouldn't have bothered to write this review. But I stand by my assessment.



I have not had the scale for very long so I cannot assess its durability over time. But so far I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend this product to others. - Digital - Weighing Scale - Affordable - Accurate
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American Weigh - pocket scale, american weigh

Click here for more information I recently purchased this scale and I completely love it. First off, let me say that I was very hesitant about buying this based on the "Two thumbs down" guy's review. I said heck with it and bought it anyways because it was exactly what I was looking for and in my price range. However, right out of the box I had the same problems. Scale was all over the map, sometimes even going negative. I scoured the manual for troubleshooting tips but to no avail.



Finally it dawned on me and sure enough, there were two pieces of cardboard in between the scale and the base for shipping purposes. I removed those and the scale works perfectly. Another thing is that the manufacturers website says there must be a 1g minimum in order to weigh. This isn't true. It weighs from .1g up with no problems.



It really is a beautiful scale. Very accurate, I reweighed several objects and they were dead nuts. The weighing platform is 4"x4". It's not the least bit chintzy and in fact has a very pleasant display. Moreover it comes with a hard plastic case that double as weighing trays!

I recently purchased this scale to help me in my coin and precious metal collecting. The scale is small and easy to use, while it is not the most accurate scale in the world it is accurate to 0.1 gram which is more than accurate enough for my use.



ONE MAJOR COMMENT TO ANYONE BUYING THIS SCALE, AS NOTED IN OTHER REVIEWS, THIS SCALE COMES WITH 2 PIECES OF PACKING CARDBOARD THAT IS WEDGED BETWEEN THE SCALE PLATE AND THE BODY OF THE SCALE. IF YOU DO NOT REMOVE THESE THE SCALE WILL GIVE MAJOR MISS-READS. THE CARDBOARD PIECES ARE ALMOST UN-NOTICEABLE UNLESS YOU LOOK FOR THEM. THERE IS NO MENTION OF THESES PIECES OF CARDBOARD IN THE LITERATURE THAT COMES WITH THE SCALE.



All in all I like this scale and it suits my needs at an affordable price. I'm Pleased!

So far so good. I'm happy with the product though I've had it for but a single day. I am curious about the battery life but I'll see about that later as time goes by.



It works as is advertised. I placed a calibration weight on it and that was at 200g. I did a 100g and the 200g and that too was accurate. The trick is to keep it on a stable surface and to keep other electronic devices away from it at the same time.



There was/is a crack in the smaller of the two trays that come with it. (I've decided that the bottom case portion is to be used as a tray.) I didn't mind that much at all and it doesn't impact the accuracy or efficacy of the product either way.

good scale, auto shutoff (in about 60 seconds) makes it nearly unuseable. If you have to weigh multiple items precisely, like mixing paints, which is what I bought it for. You need everything out and open and ready to go and hopefully you can get it done in time... annoying.

I bought three of these scales for use in a coffee and espresso lab. The oldest of the three is still going strong, even though it has had water splashed on it, and has been in continuous use for two years now.



A new trend in coffee and espresso preparation is weighing everything - your whole beans, your ground coffee, your water, even the shot of espresso you're brewing. Weighing gives a much more accurate measurement than visual ml/oz viewing in a measuring cup or shot glass. This is especially true with espresso, given that crema can be large in volume, thus screwing up a visual measurement of the amount of liquid brewed.



This scale fits the bill, by virtue of the 2kg max weight while still resolving to 0.1g. It's not without its problems, but the price earns it 4 stars from me.



The large weight allowance allows you to put portafilters on it (then tare them out, and weigh the amount of ground coffee in the portafilter). It even allows you to brew a big 8 or 10 cup press pot right on the scale, accurately measuring the water used in grams instead of in mls (1g water = 1ml water).



The display is easy to read; blue with black letters that are readable from most normally used angles.



The tray is wide enough to hold most items I use on it, from press pots to cupping cups; it's a bit small for portafilters, but you can balance them on the scale.



TAREing the scale is very quick; startup is a bit slower, but not bad.



The price is fantastic, and earns an extra star from me just on that basis. If it were $35 or more, it would only get three stars.



Very accurate. I have some calibrated weights and it was bang on, right out of the box.



What's preventing this from being five stars?

- time out is too short. It's 60 seconds, but honestly, that needs to be longer, or at least user-adjustable.

- I had to put non-slip rubber bumpers on the bottom of it - otherwise it slid around too much

- there is a bit of a delay when you add or subtract items from the scale - it's not instant (takes about half a second sometimes to update)



Overall a great scale at the price. Could be better, but there's nothing else currently available that matches it features vs. price. - Pocket Scale - American Weigh - Coffee - Espresso - Accurate - Boy Scouts
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Weighing Scale - weighing scale, eatsmart

Click here for more information . . . . in light of all the glowing reviews read! Based on other purchasers' experience I purchased this product. Looks good, very wide - as advertised, but disappointingly inconsistent. Followed all instructions, to the letter, but never managed to get it to weigh the same twice. Both my husband and I tried, and both got varying weights. Not helpful when embarking on a weight reduction regime, so it is unfortunately having to go back. Thank goodness Amazon's return system is so user-friendly.



Update August 1st 2010



I was somewhat surprised to receive an email response from the Vice President of EatSmart Products within about 20 minutes of the posting the above. He assured me I must have received a lemon (his words), which apparently happens from time to time. He also went on to say, and I quote, "I was hoping to get you a replacement immediately under our warranty program. Its the least we can do after putting a defective product in your hands."



I was duly impressed and told him so in my responding email. However, to date I have not received a replacement, nor do I now expect/want one to arrive. Having re-read other reviews of this and other EatSmart models, I believe this model is, in fact, a lemon. Other models seem to be consistently accurate, whereas, it appears, this particular model is not.



I am now looking elsewhere for a consistent and accurate scale.



Further update August 4th 2010



Today I received an unexpected package via FedEx. I had duly returned my 'lemon' and received a refund. I thought that was the end of the story. Not so! A new scale from EatSmart Products, with a letter from the Vice President, apologizing for the lemon and enclosing a new scale, which, he informed me, has been thoroughly tested for accuracy.



This accuracy I can confirm. Both my husband and I tested, and re-tested, and there was never a variation. I even tested it with one of my cats - spot on each time.



EatSmart clearly stand by their products, recognise there are ocassional flaws, and quickly correct the situation. I am a very impressed and happy customer. Obviously a company which values their name and reputation, and rightly so.

I have anxiously awaited the release of this scale for some time and now that I finally have it I am even happier than I thought I could be. Everybody in my family is big. I am 6'4", 375 pounds, so the need for a scale that could handle my weight was actually relatively tough to find. After talking to the folks at EatSmart, they convinced me to hold out for this one and I am glad I did.



The platform itself is the biggest individual selling point for me. Its probably a good five inches wider than the last scale I had. It gives me piece of mind that I am being properly weighed and I don't have to worry about turning an ankle or worse because my feet are hanging off. The 440 lb capacity was also a must for me, and so far I have found it very accurate. It was within .2 lbs of the scale in my gym, so I am finally confident that I am loosing some weight. The backlit display is nice, but frankly unless you live in a cave I don't think you need it as the display is so big to start with.



The fact that this company also seems to stand behind their products is big for me. At 350+ lbs I have gone through a few scales over the years, and after talking with the owners at Eatsmart I would not hesitate to buy from them again. Probably the best purchase of my young Amazon career.

This is by far the best scale I have ever owned. I love the oversized platform, the clean look of it and that it only requires two batteries. You get the same weight no matter how many times you step on and off right in a row. I did this with every family member in my home to be sure it was accurate. It was right on every time. The prompt delivery by the company was a big plus.

I received an email asking to review this product, and after a few weeks of owning the product I am able to give my humble opinion on such a wonderful product.



I would like to say that Eatsmart is an Awesome company, I had sent them an email asking when the product would be out and within the same day I got a reply with the release date. Now the cool thing was when the product became available I actually got an update email from Eatsmart informing that the product was available and the included a link directly to the Amazon.com page. To me that is a plus in ensuring customer assistance and satisfaction. Product arrive a day earlier then expected - niiiiice.



Finally about the product:



1.Awesome scale - is within a .2 margin of those really expensive scales as well as most of the scales I have used at clinics and fitness centers. (Weighs up to 400lbs)



2. The large platform (length & width) of the scale is great especially being a tall person, it allows for you to stand on the scale more naturally then regular everyday scales where you may need to adjust your footing a bit when getting onto the scale. (15 inches wide)



3. The large LCD display is another plus to the scale allowing you to get a readout whether lights are on or off in the room. Display lights - reading stays up for a few seconds after stepping off to ensure that you are able to your weight (4.25 inch LCD display)



4. Very low profile, sleek and sexy design. The tempered glass may at first give way for concern but after my friends and I have have weighed ourselves with weights ranging from 200 - 365lbs I can assure you this scale will hold up. Using regular (AAA) batteries is another plus takes from one having to search for a inferior lithium watch battery.



5. Quality x Value x cost - Can't be beat (In my opinion - but i did my fair share of scouring the internet looking, and researching in the end I kept coming back to Eatsmart and there fine line of products)



Overall I am very pleased with the company for producing such a nice piece of equipment that should be in everyone's home. Great product for the $$$ - Weighing Scale - Eatsmart - Accurate - Digital
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Pocket Scale - pocket scale, portable

Click here for more information I needed a scale that could measure quantities less than 10mg and did not want to buy a $1500 piece of lab equipment. If you are careful and consistent with your measuring techniques, this scale is repeatable to within a few milligrams - often to its finest resolution of 0.001g. These are essential for this performance: 1) let the scale stabilize on a hard, flat and level surface. 2) Make sure the sample tray is properly seated inside the circular detent of the scale's metal measuring platform. If you're not careful, the sample tray (as provided) can touch the body of the scale, grossly throwing off the measurement. I glued a small piece of metal to the bottom of the sample tray raising it higher for more clearance. I'll often tap the table that the scale is on to help everything settle. 3) calibrate as described in the manual. 4) place and remove samples consistently and carefully - don't drop them. Even the slightest impact can throw off the measurement. 5) wait for ten seconds or so for the sample to settle. 6) for minuscule samples, use the ten gram weight in addition to the sample to put the scale in the middle of its operating range. With a little care, one will get closer to the performance of a lab-grade milligram scale than anything else for this price. Nice scale.

I was hesitant to buy this given the review indicating that there may be a problem with the power supply to this scale. However, I was hoping that the other reviewer's case may have been isolated given the vast number of scales that AWS offered.



I've been using mine for about two weeks, making sure to turn it on and weigh the calibration weight at least once a day to check a) the power to the scale, and b) the accuracy of the scale over a period of time checking for consistency.



I can say that mine doesn't have an issue with eating away at the batteries and the scale is always within a 3mg error range of the 10g weight (usually less). I would say given the cost, that it is an extremely accurate and affordable scale.

I'm amazed that you get a balance which can display to the nearest milligram for the price that I would expect to pay just for the two calibration weights, which are included. Unless you've had a course in analytical chemistry or work in a lab where precision weighings are routine, here are a few tips. Do keep in mind that it is a precision instrument - use a light touch adding weight to the pan, always use the tweezers -- do not touch the pan or weights with your bare fingers. Keep the balance in a clean environment away from fumes, and only use it on a solid vibration free surface. For precise weightings to the nearest milligram, don't lean on the table, which must be solid, level, and vibration free. This balance is a little gem and an incredible bargain.

I bought this sale for measuring spices for cooking. My kitchen scale had a 2 g resolution, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt is 1.5 g, so it was inadequate. The photos of this product are misleading, the scale is tiny! About half the size it looks in the pictures. I added a picture of the scale with a dime and a ruler to give a better idea of its size.



The construction of this scale leaves a bit to be desired. The aluminum plate that covers the area around the sensor is attached with double sided foam tape, and was slightly warped, so it had sprung away from the tape to the point where it would make contact with the tray, throwing off measurements. Once I got the aluminum plate flat and stuck to the tape, I found that the measuring trays bottom does not quite match the dimple in the sensor, so it does not sit solidly on the sensor.



This scale is less than ideal for my purpose. The measuring tray is only 1.3" in diameter, much too small to catch all of the pepper from a pepper mill, and there is a gap between the sensor and the aluminum plate that would allow crud to fall inside the unit. The ideal scale would have a measuring plate that covered the entire top surface, and an overhanging lip so that spills would land on the table, and not inside the scale. I think that I can make an alternate tray using a sheet of plastic and a toothpaste tube cap that will allow me to use this scale for my intended purpose.



Things that should have been mentioned in the description of this product:

This scale can measure using the following units: g (gram), oz (ounce), ozt (troy ounce), dwt (pennyweight), ct (carat), gn (grain)



This product gets 4 stars because it does what it is intended to do and is cheap, it looses one star because of sloppy construction.

The pan for the scale, which is essential to using it, did not have a deep enough indent, thus the side of the pan hit the edge, causing inaccurate weighing. if the load was slightly off center, the weight would be low. Fixed it by putting a dime inbetween the pan and the weighing surface. now it works well, but I always need a dime. - Pocket Scale - Portable - Accurate - Balance - Chemistry - Digital
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Eatsmart Nutrition Scales - accurate, digital

Click here for more information The scale before my purchase of this product was a heavy, bulky glass scale. Sure it looked nice, but due to small bathroom space, I couldn't leave it in one spot and still be able to shut the door. The old scale had rounded edges throughout, so I couldn't even sit it up on end to get it out of the way without risk of it toppling over. When the old one started giving me 4 different readings with each tap of the scale within one minute, I knew it was time for a change.



After looking at several diferent scales, I opted for the EatSmart Precision Premium Digital scale. There is another EatSmart scale on the market which got favorable reviews, but this one was newer and happened to be on sale and therefore cheaper. I felt a little pang of resistance because there was only 1 review at the time of my purchase, and (if you are reading this know you know what I mean) I rely on reviews in making purchases over the internet.



My purchase arrived within a week of order (I did not use expedited shipping). I took it out of the package and the thing that struck me first was how lightweight it was. I installed the four included batteries and away I went weighing everything in sight to see if I could get consistent readings. First up was my four year old daughter. She stepped on, stepped off, and stepped on again. Same weight! Next was my husband, who reluctantly performed the same task. Same weight both times!!



Next it was my turn. I, of course, was not about to weigh-in "group style." So I ran the scale up to my bathroom. I stepped on, stepped off, and stepped on again. Uh-oh. Different weight. BUT, I stepped on again and got the same weight I got the second time around. I did that three or four more times and got the same weight again and again. Afterwards, I went downstairs and read the owner's manual for the scale.



THIS IS IMPORTANT: IF YOU MOVE THE SCALE (AND I MEAN EVEN AN INCH OR SO), YOU NEED TO TAP IT ON AND LET IT TURN ITSELF OFF. THIS PROCESS IS WHAT MAKES THE SCALE ACCURATE. IF YOU MOVE IT AND IMMEDIATELY WEIGH YOURSELF, YOU WILL GET A DIFFERENT WEIGHT BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS.



The LCD screen is bright and super-easy to read. Readings appear to be accurate . . . I correlated them with an archaic dial scale I have where you can roll the dial to zero the scale. One of the surprising finds for me about this scale is that it is so slim in height that my doors can breeze right over the top without coming in contact with it. That means in my ultra-cramped quarters I don't have to constantly reposition it. Awesome!!



I highly recommend this product. Go ahead . . . buy it. You know you want to : )

Everything is right about this scale except the following:



1) The product description should make it clear that this scale cannot be used on carpet and should be mentioned in the bulletpoint list.



The scale has strain-gauge sensors in each of its four feet, thus if they are on an uneven surface the scale will output multiple changing weights. i.e. it becomes an unstable system. This is even true for very low pile carpet of apartments, almost entirely flat though enough give to render the scale useless without a solid base. So, I cut a piece of Masonite approximately 11" square and put it underneath and it works well-enough to stabilize the scale. A 12" square would work better.



The product description should clearly indicate the need for hard floors while also providing instructions on using the scale on low-pile carpeted surfaces via an additional base which could either be sold with the scale or made at home. It is then mainly an issue of knowing in advance that hard flooring is needed, and those using the scale on low-pile carpeting will need an additional base. Providing customers with this information resolves the issue prior to purchase.



2) A previous anomaly has since been effectively addressed by the company. The company president called to discuss the issue. Not only did they acknowledge it existed, they already had a fix on the way and shipped out a replacement unit.



Because of this admirable customer service I have changed my earlier review from 4 stars to 5 stars - this scale and the company that stands behind their products deserves it.



It is both an excellent scale and value. It is also aesthetically pleasing. My first and remaining impression: I love it. And I enjoy interacting with it everyday.

I have had three other bathroom scales before. All of them measured with an error up to 1 lb per weighting. I had to hit them and step at least three times and average the result to get accurate reading. Makes you want to hit them harder every time.



But this scale is a blessing.



Here are my pros:

- Fine precision, measures right every time

- Big back-lit screen

- No need to hit it, just step on it

- Has a switch for pounds and kilograms - this was very important for me and it was not written clearly on the product description

- Looks nice, feels stable and well built

- Price. Normally you would suspect to pay a premium for the best product. But here you receive it for the normal price of other similar not so good products



Cons:

- My 2 year old likes it very much and weighs herself a lot for fun. Not a con actually :)



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Accurate Scale - accurate scale, weighing scale

Click here for more information I use this in the kitchen to get better measurements in baking and also with some molecular gastronomy. So far it has worked well. I also have a 500 gram calibration weight, and the scale continues to hold its calibration. My only minor complaint with this product is that the weighing platform is not removable; it would be much easier to keep clean if the platform was removable. Otherwise, this has been a good buy; a quality product at a reasonable price.

My son is diabetic and all his food must be weighed. This little scale is perfect for keeping in his supply pack and taking with us to visit friends, to restaurants, etc. I weighed a nickle with it when it arrived - 5 grams just the way it should be. It even weighs in tenth of grams so I know if I want to round up or down on the carb counts. Perfect scale - runs on AAA batteries and has an empty battery compartment that I used to store an extra set of batteries!

Very nice scale and very affordable. I have no reference to judge its accuracy, but the scale is very precise so far. Objects weigh the same regardless of positioning on the scale, too. It looks very professional in general, but the buttons are clearly cheaply made. They will likely wear out and are difficult to push; so far, no problems. Mine was silver plastic, not black as pictured.

I used US currency coins to gauge the accuracy of the scale. The scale was accurate to US Treasury specifications 70% of the time, off by 0.1 grams the rest of the time; it was never off by more than 0.1 grams. I did not use a 500g standard weight. www.usmint.gov



The scale also powers down if not in use for maybe 10 seconds.

The results are repeatable. I have a calibration 10g weight and when placing it in the center or three of the corners the result is always 10.0g but when placing at the left upper corner sometimes the result may be 9.9g which is in the allowable range.

I have no other calibration weighs so I don't know how linear the scale is, but anyway, at for price you can't go wrong.

I highly recommend this scale.

I needed a scale that was portable and accurate for food portions. This fit my budget and fit my needs. I can also weigh small postage and letters under 2 lbs too all in 0.1 gram increments. It's easy to use, calibrate and is very functional. It runs on 2 AAA batteries which are included. The backlight display is nice and the scale is so easy to operate.



I wished there was a conversion chart included or on the inside of the lid. But then again, that is easy enough to Google and keep handy. I have one on my iPhone when I need to do a quick conversion.



My scale came in silver, not black as shown. Still very very nice and portable. Perfect for those of us watching our weight and trying our best to keep an eye on portions. Very nice little scale that can easily fit in a purse, gym bag or whatever.

This scale works fine at a very reasonable price. I use it mainly to weigh out the amounts of resin and hardener required to make small amounts of epoxy glue and to weigh small packages to be mailed. It would also work fine to weigh powder for someone doing precision reloading. The weighing pan is about three inches square and the display right next to it, so things large enough to cover up the display while on the weighing pan cannot be weighed using this device. It would be a lot more useful if the display continued to display the weight after the object was removed from the weighing pan.

I bought this scale to weigh components associated with my Radio Control airplanes and helicopters.



I was surprised how small it was, I should have noticed the dimensions, oh well.



Luckily all my model needs have been meet. Everything that I need to weigh fits on the scale.



I have found it to be very accurate with very precise repeatability.



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