Can you read the display when there's a large box on top of it? I've seen other scales that have a detached display so it's easier to read.
1478900
I've had to weight larger boxes, and it is difficult to see the weight. If you put a box on it for long enough, however, the weight will lock, so you can remove the box and see. The display is very bright, but it is small. Still, for the price...
1478901
Maybe a dumb question BUT...Are there any USPS scales that you can give the comparison costs as to what Priority Mail would cost as opposed to just 1st class mail cost to the item you put on the scale. I would like to be able to see what exactly the comparisons are and then print postage to attach to package.
1478902
No you have to get on your knees to read it. Strongly recommend to look at another model.
1478903
No, you can't read it with a large box on it. However, with a large box, the scale records the weight and sounds a bell, and the weight remains on the screen so you can take the box off and still read the weight. The weight stays there a long time, until you tare or it goes off, so you have time.
1478904
What I like about this scale is this: you can put a large box on top. The scale displays the weight and beeps. When you hear the beep you know that the weight is registered on the display. You can now remove the box and see the weight displayed there. The weight stays on the display for about 30 seconds.
1478905
If you can't see the display, when you remove the package, the weight stays on the screen for several seconds, maybe 30 seconds or so. Plenty of time to see the reading.
449639
No, the display is not removable, even though it appears to be. But, the display will LOCK and HOLD the weight of an item for several seconds after the item is removed from the scale.
130411
This scale like any other that uses a load-cell array needs to be used on a hard, flat surface in order to achieve an accurate reading. I wish I had a permanent home for mine but there is no room for it. I store mine leaning against the side of the vanity cabinet, then bring it into the bathroom (5' away) and use it there.
588867
The switch allows you to go change between basic and advanced mode. This will have the scale either lock the display when the weight stabilizes and turn off after 60 seconds of unuse (basic) or the display will not lock and will only turn off when turned off manually.
966518
Another person reported this about an ERR message"The scale kept showing ERR when it arrived and I had put the batteries in it. I changed it from lbs to kgs and back to lbs. That cleared the problem and works great now. Easy to see display and auto shutoff is great." Make sure it is on a flat and level surface -- no rugs, carpets, or maps. Note that the scale may not weigh very light things under 10 or 15 pounds.
2037688
Yes, the display shows very nicely and I have had no problems with it. I even used to it to weigh my chihuahua/weiner dogs when they were newborns to make sure they were gaining proper weight.
150446
I'm not sure about the correct way to stand on the scale. I think I stood on it barefooted, with my heels on the back of the scale and my toes hanging off the front. I do know that each time I stood on it, I stood with my feet in the same position - and still got different readings. As I recall, the readings were 2-3 pounds different each time. If you haven't had the scale more than 30 days, I would return it - it's just too inaccurate. Hope this helps.
1867980
Good question. However I don't know the answer. I really like the scale and actually never opened the top until I got your question. Having it up would not work for me as everything I weigh is large boxes all over 5 lbs.
962530
You can customize some of the display, such as what units at used, and you can rotate through the screens to see more information, but as far as I know, the main display is not completely customizable. There are a lot of options in terms of the data display though.
220189
I'm afraid I don't understand the question. So I'll tell you what I know about it. After taking my weight, the display goes off after about 5 seconds . So there is no weight constantly on. (If yours stays on perhaps it's defective?) When the next person steps on it, the display comes on and begins to show the new weight. This occurs whether the succeeding weight is a person, or an object.
992844
Your right: my battery didn't last so I went to wall mart and inserted new one. It is over all a great scale for the value and looks great. Scale is very easy to read as well cause I don't need my glasses :)
2279667
The actual display is in LARGE figures and the weight locks in after you have stepped off of the scales so it is easy to read, however it has no backlight on this product but in my opinion it is not required.
46936
I just checked, the screen shows the weight for about 4 seconds after you get off of it. The screen is quite large and clear, so you may be able to read the weight without needing to step off the scale.
1396898
Nope. I didn't when I first used the scale, but ultimately got one and was very happy with it. Good luck!
627495
It appears that calibration is not required on all of the scales. However, even trying to calibrate the scale still didn't work for me. I did like the fact that it had a bowl on top and the proposed functionality but I wasn't able to get that far.
910025
It's my understanding that if you move the scale you need to recalibrate it. That, if I remember, involved stepping on it and then stepping off. It think as with any device or instrument of this kind the less it gets moved the better.
105894
There is a hold weight function, if you set the scale on the edge of a counter you can reach under the box push the hold button and remove the box to see the weight. The scale pad also sits high enough that if you are level with the scale you can easily read the display.