[Electronics-talk] talking body scales

[Alan Siman]

Tried the 3X weigh in and the Moshi read identical weights each time.  I 
even tried it one hour later and the darn thing still was the same.  
This is the third scale I have owned and it is definitely the best.
On 5/8/2013 9:51 AM, Jim Barbour wrote:
> Hey Alan,
>
> <chuckle>, that's pretty funny.
>
> I want to be clear though that I'm asking a serious question.  At
> national convention last year I took every body scale the NFB sold,
> and a few others I found, and run this simple test 3 times per scale...
>
> 1) Put the scale on the floor (avoid carpets, etc.)
> 2) Weigh myself on the scale.
> 3) Wait 30 seconds
>
> I could not find a single scale that would give me the same weight,
> within 3 pounds, 3 times in a row.  Body weights fluxuate throughout
> the day, but not throughout a 90 second period.
>
> So, I'm wondering if the Moshi passes this simple test.  I'd be really
> grateful if you could try it out.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, May 07, 2013 at 09:31:43PM -0700, Alan Siman wrote:
>> Unfortunately the moshi gives me the same reading when I try to use it
>> several times in succession.  I hoped it would go lower but it always stays
>> the same.
>> On 5/7/2013 8:37 PM, Jim Barbour wrote:
>>> Here's the link to the Moshi scale from ILA.  Cost is $59.00
>>>
>>> http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=756907
>>>
>>> Alan, have you tried stepping on the scale 2 or 3 times to see if you
>>> get the same wieght?  I've had a hard time with talking scales not
>>> giving me the same weight when I step on the scale 2 or 3 times in a 1
>>> minute period.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Tue, May 07, 2013 at 08:04:21PM -0700, Alan Siman wrote:
>>>> I just purchased the Moshi 756097 talking scale and it is extremely easy to
>>>> use, set up and weight is accurate to the 1/10 pound.
>>>>
>>>> I forgot which site I used but it was either maci aids or ILA and it was
>>>> around $50.
>>>> On 5/6/2013 5:19 PM, Drew Hunthausen wrote:
>>>>> Dear list,
>>>>>
>>>>> What are the best talking body scales? Would really appreciate any feedback.
>>>>> thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Drew Hunthausen 714 296-7111
>>>>>
>>>>>
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