Excellent scale, even for double the money.The tare feature works like most others, but the three real goodies are:
... the FOUR MINUTE before auto-cutoff.Not like the Taylor scale I had that cut off after one minute of nonuse.It was always cutting off on me before I was finished with it.
... and NO DEFAULT SCALE It's the same as when you last turned it off (if you were using grams, the next time you turn it on it's still in grams, OR ounces at OFF then it's ounces at ON).Tap the button to change g/oz on the fly.
... AND it holds A FULL ELEVEN pounds (5kg).I put a bag of flour on it, set tare, and scoop out until it reads xx-ounces (virtually impossible with a 6# scale).
Yeah, I was a chef for many years and more interested in utility over aesthetics in my equipment.I buy flour in 5# or 10# bags now instead of 50# or 100#.I used to have to have several scales -- one for portions and and one forweighing things like yeast and salt, and bigger ones for things like flour and meats.Now 11# is sufficient and this is still accurate enough for yeast and salt.
... Okay, so it's plastic instead of yuppie glass and chrome.It's accurate and well designed -- not heavy, temperamental, or hard to clean.It just works.
... Oh, and it doesn't use strange batteries (regular old AA batteries so you don't go into conniptions when you need replacements)
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Escali Primo Digital Multifunctional ScaleProduct Description: A friendly, everyday-use unit from the renowned manufacturer Escali, the Primo digital scale is compact, straightforward, and playfully colored. With a capacity of 11 pounds or 5 kilograms, the little unit features simple two-button operation and a spill-proof, quick-clean body. The LED face is easy to read, and the readings are rated in increments of 0.1 ounces or 1 gram for high accuracy. Designed for a wide range of kitchen or offices uses, the scale also includes automatic shut-off and a tare feature, so you can weigh ingredients without weighing their container. Available in an extensive palette of fun colors, the Primo was awarded the Kitchen Tested Seal of Approval by the Cooking Club of America in 2005. It runs on two AA batteries, measures 8-by-6-by1-1/4 inches, and carries a 5-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
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I find this scale to be accurate and fast.Self Calibrating or you can trigger a calibration by simply lifting and lowering the scale.Weight is accurate and fast with very large numbers that are easy to read even without glasses.Transmits weight and BMI data to the remote readout instantly.Lovely styling.Sturdy construction.
