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My Taylor digital scale
In article , Ignoramus10003
wrote: It has an interesting "feature". Let's say I step on it. It displays a certain weight, let's say 176.2. I step back from it, step on it again, and voila, the weight is always exactly the same. 176.2. Great you say? Very consistent? Not really. I step back, take a 1 lb weight, step on the scale with that weight, but the scale displays the same old 176.2! Now if I take a 5 lb weight and step on it, it would display a new weight. I take 5lb new weight off, step on the scale again without a weight, and NOW it displays a new weight say 176.8. What does this mean? It means that the scale (digital) is programmed to display not its actual reading, but the previous reading if the weight did not change much in comparison. It is programmed to hide its inconsistency so that the consumers think it is extremely accurate, Perhaps you should take up ballet or step dancing or use a tape measure or half filled bathtub instead. which it is not. I would rather have an inconsistent scale than the scale that is essentially lying. But I know how to defeat it and I got used to it. I am a computer programmer, that's why I became interested in this problem. i 223/176/180 |
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My Taylor digital scale
Yikes. You mean....maybe my scale is deceiving me? The nasty thing. And it
looks so innocent just laying there on the floor. Cat "Ignoramus10003" wrote in message ... It has an interesting "feature". Let's say I step on it. It displays a certain weight, let's say 176.2. I step back from it, step on it again, and voila, the weight is always exactly the same. 176.2. Great you say? Very consistent? Not really. I step back, take a 1 lb weight, step on the scale with that weight, but the scale displays the same old 176.2! Now if I take a 5 lb weight and step on it, it would display a new weight. I take 5lb new weight off, step on the scale again without a weight, and NOW it displays a new weight say 176.8. What does this mean? It means that the scale (digital) is programmed to display not its actual reading, but the previous reading if the weight did not change much in comparison. It is programmed to hide its inconsistency so that the consumers think it is extremely accurate, which it is not. I would rather have an inconsistent scale than the scale that is essentially lying. But I know how to defeat it and I got used to it. I am a computer programmer, that's why I became interested in this problem. i 223/176/180 |
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My Taylor digital scale
I have a digital scale made by "Thinner". It passed the weight test. I first
weighed myself. Then I held a can that was 1.5 lbs. and weighed again. The scale faithfully registered the added weight. Then I went back and weighed again without the can. Scale weighed accurately. My scale is vindicated. : It should be...it cost enough! Cat |
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My Taylor digital scale
"Ignoramus10003" wrote in message ... It has an interesting "feature". Let's say I step on it. It displays a certain weight, let's say 176.2. I step back from it, step on it again, and voila, the weight is always exactly the same. 176.2. Great you say? Very consistent? Not really. I step back, take a 1 lb weight, step on the scale with that weight, but the scale displays the same old 176.2! Now if I take a 5 lb weight and step on it, it would display a new weight. I take 5lb new weight off, step on the scale again without a weight, and NOW it displays a new weight say 176.8. What does this mean? It means that the scale (digital) is programmed to display not its actual reading, but the previous reading if the weight did not change much in comparison. It is programmed to hide its inconsistency so that the consumers think it is extremely accurate, which it is not. I would rather have an inconsistent scale than the scale that is essentially lying. But I know how to defeat it and I got used to it. I am a computer programmer, that's why I became interested in this problem. i 223/176/180 Maybe there's nothing wrong with displaying the same weight if it's within a certain range and time frame. After all, how many times are you going to lose a pound or two in the few seconds between the weigh-ins? Don't sweat the small stuffG I can step on my Tanita several times and normally get the same reading but often I get a half pound difference - I'll take the lower weightg Beverly |
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Seems to me it was somewhere in the neighborhood of $65 bucks (in LA, so
probably would cost less in other cities). Maybe this isn't expensive to some, but it was to me. I'm glad I shelled out the dough, though. It has been a good scale for me. It also looks nice, with a warm wood finish. Cat "Ignoramus1091" wrote in message ... How much did it cost? i In article et, Cat wrote: I have a digital scale made by "Thinner". It passed the weight test. I first weighed myself. Then I held a can that was 1.5 lbs. and weighed again. The scale faithfully registered the added weight. Then I went back and weighed again without the can. Scale weighed accurately. My scale is vindicated. : It should be...it cost enough! Cat |
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My Taylor digital scale
Buy a new scale?
-- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net "Ignoramus10003" wrote in message ... It has an interesting "feature". Let's say I step on it. It displays a certain weight, let's say 176.2. I step back from it, step on it again, and voila, the weight is always exactly the same. 176.2. Great you say? Very consistent? Not really. I step back, take a 1 lb weight, step on the scale with that weight, but the scale displays the same old 176.2! Now if I take a 5 lb weight and step on it, it would display a new weight. I take 5lb new weight off, step on the scale again without a weight, and NOW it displays a new weight say 176.8. What does this mean? It means that the scale (digital) is programmed to display not its actual reading, but the previous reading if the weight did not change much in comparison. It is programmed to hide its inconsistency so that the consumers think it is extremely accurate, which it is not. I would rather have an inconsistent scale than the scale that is essentially lying. But I know how to defeat it and I got used to it. I am a computer programmer, that's why I became interested in this problem. i 223/176/180 |
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OT My Taylor digital scale
In article , Ignoramus26947
wrote: In article uV1lb.829160$YN5.899583@sccrnsc01, Perple Glow wrote: Buy a new scale? Good question.... I figured that I can live with what I have... More for less is not always a bargain. Bell Canada is offering a bundle promotion in Ontario right now to sane $240 a year-- digital TV, Dial Up Internet and a free mobile phone with no activation phones if you subscribe to a specifiued monthly option. . When you try to consider your own needs the bundle doesn't always apply so for me it gave more but less of what I use. I usually agree with Nies Van de Rohe, "Less is More." -- Diva ***** The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman |
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OT My Taylor digital scale
Damn, my typing is getting worse
In article , Carol Frilegh wrote: In article , Ignoramus26947 wrote: In article uV1lb.829160$YN5.899583@sccrnsc01, Perple Glow wrote: Buy a new scale? Good question.... I figured that I can live with what I have... More for less is not always a bargain. Bell Canada is offering a bundle promotion in Ontario right now to sane $240 a year-- digital TV, Dial Up Internet and a free mobile phone with no activation fee if you subscribe to a specified monthly option. . When you try to consider your own needs the bundle doesn't always apply so for me it gave more but less of what I use. I usually agree with Mies Van de Rohe, "Less is More." |
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OT My Taylor digital scale
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:14:29 -0400, Carol Frilegh
wrote: but less of what I use. I usually agree with Nies Van de Rohe, "Less is More." I have Mies Van de Rohe Brno chairs in my dining room. They're enough for me G. Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/ |
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