The Perfect Scale

KenMontville

I've been through some scales in my day and they all seem to be way too complicated and offer way too much information. Some of them also tend to be way too expensive. I've read about the Eat Smart Scale but I also read a couple of places that it's hard to calibrate and that the AA batteries that power it don't last that long (less than a month, by some reports).

I was wondering if anyone had experience with a scale that was:

a) accurate
b) simple to use
c) relatively inexpensive.

Thanks!!

Ken

PS If this question is in violation of the "no advertising" rule, I apologize.

Atlantique

I own that scale and LOVE it! You don't need to calibrate it. Years ago, they had a scale that you needed to calibrate but not any more!

I find it to be highly accurate.

It's very easy to use--just step on it.

I actually like the fact that it uses regular batteries as those are very easy and inexpensive to find. I've only had mine since February, but the batteries are fine!

It comes with a tape measure as well, although they don't mention that on amazon.

From what I have read on amazon, they have a highly responsive customer service team. It seems that anyone who had problems with this product was shipped a new scale.

It was $28.95 and free shipping, so to me it was fairly inexpensive. http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Bathroom-Technology/dp/B001KXZ808/ref=pd_sim_k_2

Atlantique

*double post*

BryanAir

Are you asking about the food scale or the person scale? They make both.

ace175

Bump, I'd like to know as well!

mikeyml

I've been through some scales in my day and they all seem to be way too complicated and offer way too much information. Some of them also tend to be way too expensive. I've read about the Eat Smart Scale but I also read a couple of places that it's hard to calibrate and that the AA batteries that power it don't last that long (less than a month, by some reports).

I was wondering if anyone had experience with a scale that was:

a) accurate
b) simple to use
c) relatively inexpensive.

Thanks!!

Ken

PS If this question is in violation of the "no advertising" rule, I apologize.

*Edited - I'm talking about the kitchen scale....

I also own the Eat Smart scale. Picked it up from Amazon for $25.00 with free shipping so I wouldn't consider it expensive. I have no problems with accuracy or battery life. I've used it every day for the past 4 months and it's still using the original batteries. Calibration is a breeze. When you get it, put something on the scale, like a 1 oz weight, and make sure it is accurate. Mine was 100% accurate. There are only 2 buttons on the scale so it's not too complex. 1 button works as an on/off/tare and the other switches between grams, kg, ounces, and pounds. Before I eat dinner I put a small plate on the scale, tare the plate's weight, and then put the food I want to weigh on the small plate. It's made portion control so much easier for me and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

joolzsd

I have the Eat Smart scale and it's ok. I prefer my sister's Salter - it was about the same price but is higher quality. The Eat Smart feels cheap in comparison. But - they both get the job done! I have had mine about 2 months and no battery issues.

Atlantique

I've been through some scales in my day and they all seem to be way too complicated and offer way too much information. Some of them also tend to be way too expensive. I've read about the Eat Smart Scale but I also read a couple of places that it's hard to calibrate and that the AA batteries that power it don't last that long (less than a month, by some reports).

I was wondering if anyone had experience with a scale that was:

a) accurate
b) simple to use
c) relatively inexpensive.

Thanks!!

Ken

PS If this question is in violation of the "no advertising" rule, I apologize.

*Edited - I'm talking about the kitchen scale....

I also own the Eat Smart scale. Picked it up from Amazon for $25.00 with free shipping so I wouldn't consider it expensive. I have no problems with accuracy or battery life. I've used it every day for the past 4 months and it's still using the original batteries. Calibration is a breeze. When you get it, put something on the scale, like a 1 oz weight, and make sure it is accurate. Mine was 100% accurate. There are only 2 buttons on the scale so it's not too complex. 1 button works as an on/off/tare and the other switches between grams, kg, ounces, and pounds. Before I eat dinner I put a small plate on the scale, tare the plate's weight, and then put the food I want to weigh on the small plate. It's made portion control so much easier for me and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

I also have their kitchen scale and I second all of the above.

It also came with a nice little booklet that gives you nutrition info per ounce for tons and tons of foods.

If you are worried about spilling anything on the buttons, you can put some plastic wrap over them. That's what I did.

The fact that this particular food scale goes up to 11 pounds is incredibly useful as you can easily weigh your meals on a plate or ingredients in a heavy bowl.

I also appreciate that it's got a small footprint. I have an older house and counter space is sorely lacking, so I needed something that was fairly small. It comes in about 7 colors, too, so it's easy to match your decor.

The only thing I'd change about it is that I wish the display was backlit, as it is on their bathroom scale. But that's a very minor complaint.

Rage_Phish

i have this one...
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=weight+watchers+scale&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=9127010530249783983&sa=X&ei=FdW9TcChLo2qsAPgro3CBQ&ved=0CFgQ8gIwAw#

i got it at amazon for $25, seems to work well, is sturdy high quality, and looks nice

KenMontville

Thanks, all! I was actually talking about the person scale. I haven't gotten to the point I need a kitchen scale. I can barely make toast. :blushing:

joolzsd

Ah, ok the person scale! I have that one too It's nice looking and lights up. You just step on to turn it on, no extra taps or anything like that.

The thing that annoys me about it is that it remembers your last weight, and if you are close, then it displays that same weight again. So it pretends to be accurate (same weight every time) but in reality if you confuse it by holding something heavy, letting it zero, and weighing again, the weight can be up to a pound off from the first number.

I was getting a little obsessive about it, so now I have a rule that I go by the first number I get.

Oh, the other thing is that it really needs to stay in one place all the time. Every time you move it, it has to be calibrated. I used to keep my old scale under the bathroom vanity and slide it out, but with this one it has to stay out all the time.

bigredhearts

I've been through some scales in my day and they all seem to be way too complicated and offer way too much information. Some of them also tend to be way too expensive. I've read about the Eat Smart Scale but I also read a couple of places that it's hard to calibrate and that the AA batteries that power it don't last that long (less than a month, by some reports).

I was wondering if anyone had experience with a scale that was:

a) accurate
b) simple to use
c) relatively inexpensive.

Thanks!!

Ken

PS If this question is in violation of the "no advertising" rule, I apologize.

the taylor brand makes a model that they have the biggest loser sponsor, and its 25 bucks on amazon and worht every penny and more! it tells you your weight, you body fat, your muscle mass, bone density and maintenance calories!!!