Is this a counterfit?? The ad claims it is made by Sinometer. No where on the box,manual or meter shows the name Sinometer.
1942007
Sinometer is the Chinese company that manufactures these meters... sino = chinese.I guess they changed the name of the brand for the American market to Mastech, to hide from the sinophobes.
1942008
This multimeter is actually really really decent and I still use it. It's not a counterfeit, I do recommend this one and I bought it right here on Amazon.
1942009
Some Googling turns up that Sinometer and Mastech are related companies. It appears that the brand names are somewhat interchangeable, and often meters marked "Mastech" are listed as being from Sinometer. E.g. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA04E0BA8503. Item title is "Mastech 8268", box and product both say Mastech. Meter works. Probably not worth worrying about.
1942010
I've had mine about 6 months and Sinometer is on the face of the unit in red right above the model number, however it;s not on the box and yes it could use a carrying case. I'm not a big user so the box works for me. It's awesome but a little daunting for a novice user.
1947934
While I haven't bought a refurbished unit lately, the meters I've bought all had calorie counters and were the kind that tracked your pulse via analog straps (Pulsar, Timex,). The calorie count would of course be an approximation as no input is provided for age, weight, etc.
1950705
Yes I suggest you try a side by side test to make sure. You can contact their website with questions. I believe they make a meter also.
289167
I bought this meter, too. I think that you probably have someone else do the work you intended to do if you need a manual for an analog mm. Very simple and straight forward meter that does not require a manual.
1047200
I noticed the same thing, it reads higher than the bayer one I have also by 20 points. This meter is a piece of junk in my opinion, wastes lots of strips.
2249917
There isn't one on there. Hmmm. Maybe that's answering my question. I know it's not authentic or something is up with it. I have been using this stuff since 2006. I always see results and with this, I don't have the same outcomes.
1617066
My guess is that a counterfeit one would be manufactured better than the original one. So, I really wouldn't worry about it. It took 2 packages of the real ones to make one good working unit.
391897
don't know that but this thing is very cumbersome, hard to set up, has to be used for a long time before any results can be seen (according to their directions). I kept thinking I would fit it into my routine but never did--too daunting.
2233104
I don't know, but I would assume not. I didn't look much int the mechanics, but I think this was a magnetic resistance trainer with a motor that adjusted incline according to input from the computer. Most likely, power estimates are calculated, as like you say, real power meters cost as much as this unit. And remember, I had mine for ten minutes useful life plus all the rest of the time it took to send the whole defective shooting match back. OH, and Mine was LAST YEAR; 2011. Hate to bad mouth the company if they are making better stuff now. ;-)
1038190
Well, I pulled my paperwork on it and it is made by Gudcraft. Hope this helps. Any other questions just let me know.
846784
Since there are so many products in the aftermarket I can only assume the name was designed to mirror a better-known brand. The product is very minimally priced, so I would take a chance that this is the one you need! Hope this helps!
414136
I haven't tested it with most brand name meters. However I did my thesis project using this device, and I personally did the math on an electrical readout. The readings came in accurate. However once you get over a 3 digit reading the device only displays in x10 increments, so its a bit harder to determine readouts and fluctuations from a glance. This also leads to decreased accuracy the higher you go. I hope I answered you question.
2158017
i doubt anything about this machine is correct. It started making a knocking noise about a month in and i didn't have the cycles to get after it. That was about a year ago of course..Going hard for 15 minutes shows 1 mile and about 87 calories for what thats worth. Sure seems like more than a mile. Im guessing some internal sensor broke off and that may be part of it. It quit making that awful knocking sound which is part of why i never got after fixing it, but like i said, i doubt anything is accurate. Amazon put a hold on actually selling these things for a while. Too bad because it seemed like a good unit (in theory).. i doubt anything about this machine is correct. It started making a knocking noise about a month in and i didn't have the cycles to get after it. That was about a year ago of course..Going hard for 15 minutes shows 1 mile and about 87 calories for what thats worth. Sure seems like more than a mile. Im guessing some internal sensor broke off and that may be part of it. It quit making that awful knocking sound which is part of why i never got after fixing it, but like i said, i doubt anything is accurate. Amazon put a hold on actually selling these things for a while. Too bad because it... » Read More i doubt anything about this machine is correct. It started making a knocking noise about a month in and i didn't have the cycles to get after it. That was about a year ago of course..Going hard for 15 minutes shows 1 mile and about 87 calories for what thats worth. Sure seems like more than a mile. Im guessing some internal sensor broke off and that may be part of it. It quit making that awful knocking sound which is part of why i never got after fixing it, but like i said, i doubt anything is accurate. Amazon put a hold on actually selling these things for a while. Too bad because it seemed like a good unit (in theory).. « Show Less
52267
Ahmed, sorry to sat that even though I have the original box and receipt, there is nothing to tell you where this has been originated from. Please note though and buyer beware...I bought this for my husband and he found it too hard of a massage and too heavy on his neck. I wish I had known before I tossed the receipt!
1638311
I agree, I do not like "made in China" either. I'm not sure where this guage is made( I'd guess China) but it seems reasonably accurate. I tested it against a known good source and it read wihin +or- 2 lbs. accurate. Not bad for a reasonably priced unit. But, I just wanted to check my source only, not to depend on it for a daily user!
2030216
I am back again, this is Loretta. I just read another post that said it was to be used every month or so. I will try to find the directions and get back to you. Just cked the directions. Apparently it is just to make sure it is within the numbers on the bottom of the test strips' box. I never did this. I hope it is. I will try it tomorrow and see if my results have been accurate!!! So I guess it is wise to see if the strips for the meter match up to the meter's parameters. I never really knew about this. So thank you for bringing it to my attention. And the solution does come with the meter. I am back again, this is Loretta. I just read another post that said it was to be used every month or so. I will try to find the directions and get back to you. Just cked the directions. Apparently it is just to make sure it is within the numbers on the bottom of the test strips' box. I never did this. I hope it is. I will try it tomorrow and see if my results have been accurate!!! So I guess it is wise to see if the strips for the meter match up to the meter's parameters. I never really knew about this. So thank you for bringing it to my attention. And the solution does come with the meter.
599864
China. http://www.uni-trend.com/contact.htmlIt is still very well made and the accuracy is pretty good especially at this price point. You can't go wrong with this multi-meter. I even bought a more expensive Agilent unit for $130 that didn't have miliamp readings. Sure that Agilent unit is nice, but for 2.5x the price? Not worth it. This UT61E on the other hand works awesome. Only thing I wish it had was a back light.