[Electronics-talk] accurate talking scale

[Shannon Cook]

Hi,

Mine varies no more than 3-4 pounds.  I think I would worry if it were more than that.

Shannon Cook, MSW
Older Blind Counselor
SC Commission for the Blind
(803) 898-8809  Office
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-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John DeWitt
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 1:04 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] accurate talking scale

To answer your question about consistent results with my ILA talking scale,
yes I do provided I use it consistently. If I shift weight while on the
scale it can be as much as 15 pounds off. Step on it with both feet centered
on the scale and keep absolutely still. I place a finger against a solid
surface without putting either upward or downward pressure to steady myself.
The results since I've been doing it this way has always been within less
than one pound, so long as I do it every day at the same time, normally in
the morning when I get up.
Of course, after eating, with clothes on will always add pounds. I've been
watching myself lose 14 pounds over the past few months , always steadily
down with minor variations from day to day, which is to be expected.

JD


-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 7:53 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] accurate talking scale

do you get consistent results?
bb
----- Original Message -----
From: "John DeWitt" <john at 4dewitt.com>
To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
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Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] accurate talking scale


>I have found that it helps to place both feet fully on the scale and keep
> from moving until it's "Ready". I even use my index finger against a solid
> surface to steady me while the scale does its thing; that way it has
> pretty
> consistent results.


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