Product Description ACCURATE TO 330 LBS IN 0.5 LB INCREMENTS; 1.0" LCD DIGITS IN A 1.1" DISPLAY; SLIMMER PROFILE?ONLY 1.5" THICK; SOFT WHITE PLATFORM; TEXTURED GRAY MAT; INSTANT ON & AUTO ZERO FUNCTIONS; INCLUDES LONG LIFE LITHIUM BATTERIES; LIFETIME WARRANTY
7th Review, 7th 5 star rating!! Great ScaleJanuary 28, 2009 Tall Paul 22 out of 22 found this review helpful
There may only be seven reviews for this scale, but there's a reason that all seven of us have rated this product with 5 stars; it is a marvelous machine. You get 5 numbers: weight, body fat, muscle mass, water percentage and bone mineral mass. There is an athletic setting and a regular setting. When I checked body fat (the most examined number) in both athletic and regular mode, the range of fat seemed consistent with a range for my height, weight and build. Obviously, each user will choose the setting that seems most accurate to them (athletic or normal).
The only issue that I have with the scale is in the length of time that information is displayed. Weight is flashed three times and then is solid for about 5 seconds before the scale turns itself off. As well, the body percentages cycle three times before they turn off. I would prefer for the numbers to show as long as you are on the scale. I think that the manufacturers designed it that way to preserve battery life.
Nevertheless, if you do repeated tests within the same time span, you get consistent results (no variations). So, the consistency alone is the main reason for getting this scale. I highly recommend this product. Even if you just use it for the scale it's worth it.
Works for meJanuary 18, 2009 Clifford L. Jones(Tucson, AZ USA) 16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've been using this scale (Taylor 5599) for about 4 months and, so far, had no problems. I bought it new and the readings for weight and body fat seem to be about right. I would buy it again with no hesitation from my experience over the last few months. The scale was set up for myself and another user with ease. The manual is adequate but a little more information would be nice especially on the bone mass readings and their accuracy/usefulness particularly in (us) seniors. Cj
Great for BMI readings for muscley individuals and as a regular scale too!January 12, 2009 Jean-Marie(Beautiful Cali, USA) 30 out of 36 found this review helpful
I've had this scale for a couple of months and love using it to calculate my true BMI. I've also read that the method it uses for calculating is highly accurate (second to a $400 procedure involving an MRI type machine). Because I've lifted weights for many years of my life, I understand I'm going to be heavier due to the dense muscle, and the BMI output provides me with an accurate reading over the typical BMI calculation which simply uses height and weight. I've watched my BMI and weight go down in concert with one another and it is truly encouraging!
I also have a Wii Fit and it uses the simple calculation to figure out my BMI. This would be truly disconcerting if I trusted the Wii Fit's figure because I understand that muscle weighs a lot more than fat. The Wii Fit shows my BMI at over 29% and says "that's overweight" plumping my poor Mii into a larger body frame, all while she twists about looking at her larger proportions. I only shake my head because I know my REAL scale shows it at less than 23%.
You can also save the settings for up to four people so useful for a family, although the manual states it is not accurate for individuals under 10 years old.
If you want your true BMI reading and a great looking scale, this is the one for you!
Excellent ProductJanuary 9, 2009 C. Taylor(Washington) 13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I recently started on the HCG protocol for weight loss. It requires that you weigh yourself everyday and needs accuracy so if something worked or didn't work the day before, you can adjust it the following day.
I've have stepped on it 7 times in a row and only had one variation of .2lbs. I think you can trick it if you don't stand in the same spot every time (more towards the middle, more out to the side) and I can't guarantee by bathroom floor is perfectly level, so there you go.
It's a wonderful product. No complaints. I love that it measures body fat, body water, bone mass and muscle mass. It's really important to make sure you aren't eating your muscles when losing weight.
Highly recommended.
Works great, easy to read displayMarch 1, 2009 Jason P. Taylor(Arizona) 8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have had this scale for a few weeks now & really like it. The display is easy to read and the results are consistent. They seem accurate compared to other scales I use too. I wish it would display the BMI type results a little slower, it hops through the Bone Mass, Muscle Mass, Body Fat & Water Percentages somewhat quickly. It does continue to cycle through a few times, even when you get off the scale though.
To comment on some other reviews, I also had some inaccurate BMI type readings, however the directions mention it works best with damp feet. Hopping on w/ damp feet really makes a difference and provides the results that match others I have used.
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