How long does the device take to get a reading? (That is, how long do you hold it in front of the forehead before it gives you the temp?)
1017628
Point to the head and click the button should read right away. On the elderly I find it takes a few seconds longer. If you are having an issue with the time change your batteries. If still having trouble, exchange your unit. Just because it is a good unit doesn't mean there isn't a dud in a batch. Hope this helps
1017629
You do have to hold it for a moment a few inches away, but I think it's less than a full second.
1017630
It takes less than a second. you aim it on the right side of temporal for the most accurate reading. You can change the mode and it will also measure room temperature and surface temperature.
1017631
Sorry. It takes one second to read the temperature from the moment you click the scan button.
1172613
It is very quick. Guesstimating somewhere in the range 30 to 45 seconds. I've never timed it, but I watch the digital read-out and it moves out. Ok, just clicked it on...its on my desk. I had it set for 464 Celsius...about 30 seconds just counting off. Like I said, fast.
2079241
I have had mine about 4 months. It works great. Clip it on your index finger and in about 5 seconds it comes up with your pulse and oxygen percentage, and keeps reading until unclipped. I have no complaints. A good buy for the price.
1539580
The temperature reading is basically instant. But I wait about 5 seconds to make sure. The battery is a button type and you twist the head off to replace it. I have not replaced the battery but looks easy.
301993
It can tell if someone is relatively warm compared to someone else (believe me I've experimented), however does not give an accurate temperature for medical purposes. Usually it reads skin temperatures to be around the mid 80s, which doesn't really help when you're trying to figure out if you're feverish. There are skin thermometers that can read forehead temps, but they are tactile. Also I wouldn't want to point the laser towards someone's eyes!
453310
Yes. I am a bit disappointed it takes that long. Also, it only reads in Celcius.
1240554
The MIN/MAX button on the right shows 3 temperatures, high for the day, low for the day and current. Maybe you need to push the button to get to the current indoor reading :o)
947412
I've looked at the instructions thoroughly and there is no mention of reading in Celsius at all. When I put the thermometer in, a C quickly appears and disappears but I have played with it to see if I can somehow get it to read in Celsius, but have not been able to do so.
824251
I takes about 20 seconds to get to the full temperature reading. Not instant read.
562859
The previous answers agree with my experience. When you first press the on/off button and release it, the digital display reads all 8s. In a second or two, the actual temperature will appear. No need to hold the button on while reading temperatures. In addition to assisting in making gelato, this thermometer has been priceless in making adjustments to water that I'm adding to an aquarium. I've been very pleased with the product.
54294
I wouldn't recommend this product as well since I can never seem to get a consistent second or third readings (and this is with a stationary sleeping toddler, not even a moving one). Each reading fluctuates by a lot. It is only when you point the thermometer EXACTLY at the temporal vein can you get a reading that comes close enough to another type of temperature rating (e.g. ear thermometer).
1916132
You can get the external temperature of a forehead by pointing it at a head, although when you are checking for a fever you are looking for the internal temperature, so no.
743943
Yes it does. Perfectly. I agree about take reading on diffenret places of the forehead and neck. It takes a couple of readings to leard the perfect dinstance to do so.
442697
In my opinion, the most important thing to keep in mind with this device is "phase". It "detects" better at specific angles to the EM source. So, just proximity to an energy source will not always create a reading because of the phase +/- of the source. Don't use sudden movements but rather steady, deliberate ones. Be aware of your temperature changes when the EMF reading changes, i.e. greater than 1-degree temperature changes. Don't miss your EVP opportunities when either reading changes! - Joe from O.R.C.S. (Other Realms Contact Seekers)
596110
You must press the pulse button to get a pulse reading. It will continue real time as long as you hold the button. There are few on the market that take continuous pulse on the wrist yet, I've looked ;)
1533678
The temperature reader is simply a probe at the end of a wire and the temp of the inside of the case is displayed on the LCD screen. There are 2 USB connectors so if your motherboard's USB inputs are already populated by the front panel inputs you'll have to make a choice. I am using only the fan controllers and the primary USB header. I wanted to use the audio header but it doesn't work so I had to resort to the cases audio ports and the soundcard inputs for headphone use. Very disappointed in this piece and I would recommend a front panel reader from a more well known company.
420789
It is consistent +/- 0.3 degrees.... There are variables of the user technique and subject. For example, I've had patients take off a hat and it reads at least a degree or two higher than it will only 30 seconds later. Also, distance from skin is a factor. You must consider too that body temperature, while remaining within a narrow homeostatic range, does vary itself from moment to moment. What I will say is that this meter INVARIABLY detects elevated temperatures and fever.