Healthometer Digital 2-Piece Platform Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a tall guy that has wide weight fluctuations from year to year, the usual scales with a 280lb or 320lb max isn't enough. I have never paid so much for a scale, but I'm glad I did. This scale is 'heavy duty'and super easy to use. I weighed myself about two maybe three minutes after opening the box (364lbs!). Just plug the display the wall and into the base. And since this thing is flat you can store it just about anywhere.

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The HealthOMeter heavy-duty remote display digital physicians scale is a highly precise medical scale with a remote display that can either be wall mounted (with included display bracket) or placed on desk for easy reading. 18 gauge steel construction with a baked enamel finish, non skid feet and non-skid mat ensures years of rugged use. Large 12" x 12" platform. Operates on 9 volt battery or AC adapter (both included).

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Healthometer Big Foot 7" Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a replacement for a floor model of the same brand. Large dial is easy to read. Solid construction. Major complaint is that weight can vary by as much as 5 lbs, depending on where you stand & how you lean. The floor model was much more precise.

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Health-o-Meter Pro Raised Dial Scale Health o meter Pro Raised Dial Scale Precise and accurate weight measurement and no batteries to replace. Extra large platform. Heavy duty steel base with non-slip textured mat. 8" diameter easy-to-read dial with large numbers. 400 lb. capacity with 1lb. gradations. 1 year limited warranty. Product weight: 9lbs.

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Seca 700 Physician's Balance Beam Scale with Height Rod Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are looking at purchasing a physician's balance beam scale, you understand they are more accurate, repeatable, and durable than other types of scales and over the long run should be cheaper than replacing the regular strain gauge and digital bathroom scales every few years.You have three brand choices:Detecto, Health-o-meter, and Seca.Price isn't a consideration because careful shopping reveals less than a 15 dollar price difference between these three brands when one compares the equivalent models.Before choosing, I searched the net for reviews and information.Finding little, I contacted 7 companies which sell them (5 sold all three, 2 didn't sell Detecto) and 2 firms which calibrate & repair medical scales.I asked each which scale they would purchase for their own home and why.On to the review:

Detecto looked like a winner out of the gate.It is the only brand made in the U.S.A.However, looking at pictures I found on the net, the fit and finish did not appear to rise to the level of the other 2 brands.Additionally, no one I contacted recommended Detecto.The eliminating factor:Detecto has reduced their warranty from the industry standard 2 years to 1 year.Folks, this happens when the 2-year warranty is costing them too much money and it doesn't speak well for their quality.

The Health-o-meter brand is owned by Sunbeam and is made in China.Fit and finish are very good and it has a 2-year warranty.None of those I contacted had anything bad to say about them.One put it best when he said the Health-o-meter vs. Seca was basically a Ford vs. Chevy argument.I do not believe one could go wrong purchasing the Health-o-meter model.They are great scales and should serve the needs of anyone for many years to come.If you buy a Health-o-meter make sure to get the 402kl or the 402lb as they are the best of the line (the EXP is not as sturdy and the CERT model is not worth the extra money).

Seca is a German company and the 700 model is made in China.Fit and finish are excellent and it has a 2-year warranty (the 5-year warranty listed all over the web is not accurate, call Seca if you don't believe me).All 700s have integrated wheels (optional and costs extra on the other 2 brands).Additionally, everyone I contacted chose Seca over Health-o-meter.Most chose on the basis of its modern, less clinical appearance, several felt it would be more durable in the long run because it outweighs the other 2 brands by at least 10 pounds, and one said she had never had a Seca returned.

I purchased the Seca 700 `pounds only' model with integrated height rod (5 bucks extra and I liked the looks) and have had it for over a month.It arrived well packaged and took 20 minutes to assemble.It was perfectly balanced out of the box and the weight was dead-on.It is highly repeatable; the weight will remain the same no matter how many times you step on and off.The heavy extra-wide cast iron base and the inherent strength of the round column design speak well for long-term durability.The balance beam is constructed of thick aluminum and is very robust.The beam has 1/8 of a pound graduations (the other brands 1/4 of a pound), is easily read, and the design of the beam `pointer' makes it very easy for one on the scale to tell when the beam is level and the weight is accurate.I also like the sleek appearance.Bottom line:I prefer the Seca 700 and recommend it without reservations to anyone.I'm very satisfied with my decision.

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Precise, robust and convenient: The Seca 700 sets a new standard worldwide. More precision due to the 0.1 lbs graduations and a higher capacity of 500 lbs. The included measuring rod facilitates time-saving measuring and weighing in one step.Equipped with integrated castors for mobility, and has a 5-year warranty.

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Tanita BC554 Ironman Glass InnerScan Body Composition Monitor Elite Series Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used a simple model from Tanita for over 5 years and was as happy as a man with one clock -- I knew exactly what time it was.The added features of the BC554 were irresistable, but now I had 2 sources of data and they were not in agreement by a significant amount (e.g. 3% body fat difference on a base of 16%).

The weight measurement is as good as ever:precise, accurate and consistent.The best that can be said of the other functions is that they seem to be directionally correct and some are simply 'figures of merit', not measurements at all.

Customer support is surprising.When I asked the inevitable questions via their web site, I received a phone call from them.The answers made sense, but only reinforce my assessment.

It seems that the algorithms are based on a statistical sample using gender, age, height, and 'athleticism'.If your actual profile is close to the sample population, the accuracy is probably pretty good.But as you progress toward 'athletic' and away from the calibration population, accuracy declines.

It seems to me that anyone purchasing this model is serious enough about fitness to fall into this 'no man's land'.The other issue is that I would expect some continuity between the measures for 'standard adult' and 'athletic adult'.But there is a chasm!I measured 19% at 'standard' and 9% at 'athletic'.The first is clearly too high and the second is too low.Maybe a calculated average is closer to an accurate reading, but that is a serious shortcoming in a top-of-the-line product.

So, simpler & cheaper is my recommendation.Accept the idea that you are getting directionally correct numbers that are only accurate if you match the calibration population profile.

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From Tanita, The Body Fat Experts, comes the BC 554 Ironman Innerscan Body Composition Monitor. This scale is a unique and highly accurate body composition monitor. This product not only measures weight and body fat, it also tells you your muscle mass, body water %, basal metabolic rate (BMR), metabolic age, bone mass, visceral fat and rates your physique!The muscle mass feature indicates the weight of muscle in the body. The Body Water % is the total amount of fluid in the body expressed as a percentage of total weight.The BMR is the daily minimum level of energy or calories your body requires when resting (including sleeping) to function effectively.The Metabolic Age compares your BMR to the average age associated with that level of metabolism.The Bone Mass is the weight of your bone in your body.The Visceral Fat is the fat in the abdominal cavity (stomach), surrounding the vital organs.The Physique Rating is a rating of your body type; 1-9.Its sleek, modern design of glass and silver accents is a compliment to any bathroom. Monitor your health and fitness with an Ironman Body Composition Monitor.

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