[Electronics-Talk] Talking Body Weight Scale?

[cheez at cox.net]

I have a regular talking scale I got from Amazon several years ago and it
works fine.
When I first got it, I put a 5 pound weight on it to check it's accuracy,
and it was.
But when I weigh myself, I will do it 3 times if there's a discrepancy.
Now that latter part may seem to contradict the accuracy I claimed, but
ofttimes, when we step on a scale, we tend to shift our weight a tad.  Many
reasons for that, I'm sure.
But I still trust my talking scale.  And when there was a discrepancy with
my doctor's scale once, I weighed myself on a Yellow Freight scale at my
job, and my scale was correct along with the Yellow Freight scale.

Vince


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Jessica Diaz via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 5:43 AM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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Cc: Jessica Diaz <searsdiaz at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Talking Body Weight Scale?

Hi Amanda,

I also bought a glass one from Amazon and it honestly just did not seem to
get the weight accurate at all. I could stand on it one minute and it tell
me one thing then try it again and it be 5 lb up or down.
Also I found it to be narrow as far as placing my feet properly. So, I am
glad you posted as I am looking also for a new one.

Jessica

On 6/17/21, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I have the Amazon glass scale you describe.  It doesn't calculate 
> anything; it just weighs me.  I find it reasonably accurate, so long 
> as I'm careful to place it in the same spot and that spot is nice and 
> level.  My house is old, so I guess the floor isn't as level 
> everywhere as it seems.
> If I get a weight that seems way off, I weigh myself again.
> The scale is OK, thought I wouldn't mind having one with a volume control.
> This one yells out my weight loudly.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Amanda Lee via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 8:34 PM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> Cc: Amanda Lee
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Talking Body Weight Scale?
>
> If this topic isn't acceptable for this list, please let me know as I 
> don't know currently of a list which discusses talking devices.
>
>
>
> Before I approach the known vendors to order a replacement for a 
> reliable and reasonably accurate talking body weight scale, I would 
> just like to know if anyone has found a device from any other third 
> parties?
>
>
>
> I have purchased a couple of models which have a glass base with 
> supporting legs.  One was reasonably accurate and not as expensive as 
> the known adaptive aids mail order vendors charge.  It was damaged 
> during a move and so I purchased another from Amazon which is similar 
> but it seems to not calculate the typical weight fluctuations that we all
. experience.
>
>
>
> So please advise if this is not the proper list for my question or if 
> it is acceptable, I'd be interested inyour responses.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Amanda
>
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