Accurate; easy to use; good build quality
581467
I brew loose leaf tea often. Since different types of tea can have different volumes, measuring with a teaspoon or tablespoon often leads to inaccurate amounts and a poor brew. So, I decided to switch to weighing the tea.

I didn't want or need a larger kitchen scale for the purpose. Plus, the larger scales usually won't weight very small amounts (I usually weigh out 3-4 g of tea at a time). This scale, however, works out perfectly.

The accuracy seems to be excellent. I compared the results from this scale with a postal scale at work that is calibrated regularly, and got the same results on both. I also tested it with a 10g reference weight, again with accurate results.

It runs on 2 AAA batteries (which are included). That's a big plus since I like to use rechargables, which are easy to find in the AAA size.  It has an auto-off feature to conserve battery life.

I use a small bowl to put the tea in, rest it on the scale, and use the tare function to zero it out before adding tea to the bowl. The actual scale size (the area above the display screen) is 2.5"x3", which is more than adequate for my purpose.  Overall the scale measures about 4.5" long and just under 2.75" wide. It has a low profile, with a thickness of abut 3/4 inch with the clear lid attached.

The display screen is very easy to read. The screen itself measures 1 7/8"x 7/8" and the numbers are about 1/2" in height. The battery power indicator also shows on the screen at all times. The control buttons are nicely-sized as well - they are about as big as my fingertip, making them easy to hit and not so small that I hit an adjacent key at the same time. The markings are easy to read even without my reading glasses.

While the scale is small and portable, it's not flimsy. There's a decent heft to it.

The "counting" function is interesting. You put 25, 50, 75 or 100 of the same items on the scale, press the PCS key, then the MODE key. It's now in "count" mode so, as you add additional items, it would total up how many there are. For example, I put 25 dried beans on the scale, put it into PCS mode, and then added more beans. The scale counted the number of beans as I added them. This might be a useful feature for some, but I can't say I'll use it since I don't need to count items that I'm weighing.

Zero complaints. It works well, is compact but still easy to use, has a clear and easy to read display, and runs on a common-size battery. Highly recommend.
[Sample provided for review]
1041473
After a month, so far so good  ... for this "Acurite 00325 comfort monitor".
I am happy with this purchase (from THE Super-big-box; which offers 90 day return policy).

Contrary to other's comments,
  -- mine DOES report & record both EVEN & ODD number temperatures & humidity's.
  -- Manufacturer provides One year Warrantee (limited)

I mounted it outside and the readings appear to be adequately accurate (+/- 1 deg.  ; +/- 7%)  when compared to nearby weather stations ( wunderground.com).

Mfctr specs:
  Temp Rng: 32 to 122 F  {Accuracy: up to +/- 4F}
Humidity Rng: 16% to 99% RH  {Accuracy: +/- 5% RH}

The rear magnet for mounting is clever, but I would have preferred a "screwhead-slot" for wall mounting.

fwiw: to use outside, (carefully & strategically) wrap the monitor w/LDPE (ex. sandwich baggy) and
  affix a ferrous-metal bar to the wall for the magnet to "grab".

note: the 24-hr HI-LOW readings reset around the time that the battery was inserted.

Mfctr Specs : [...]
user manual : [...]
1739454
Actually, I picked this unit up new at Lowe's for forty bills.  It works very well, and is very easy to set up and use.  I own four weather stations (i'm a gadget nut), and this one was the easiest to use by far.  The LCD display panel is nice and big, so consequently the sizeable numbers are easy on the eyesight.  Accuracy is on par with one of my more expensive, 'higher end' LaCrosse Technology weather units, which is reassuring.  For accuracy, my remote outdoor sensor unit is placed on an outdoor bedroom window sill between the screen and window on a shady side of the house.  This way, there is enough outdoor air circulating around the sensor unit to help insure accuracy.  Also, I really like the fact that the unit also constantly displays minimum and maximum temperatures for the day right next to the current indoor and outdoor temps.  The packaging and instruction manual were also top-notch.  Nice graphics on the box, and no twist ties to undo, or blister packs to rip open.  Just unscrew the 2 plastic holders on the back of the box, and tear aside the cardboard surrounding the unit encased in easy to remove plastic.  Ingenious, and convenient for the consumer- more companies should package like 'Acu-Rite'!  I highly recommend this weather unit, and feel it is one of the best 'bang per buck' units available for the price I got it for.
1228248
So far, so great.  I really like this, it gives instant reading on just about anything.  It's very easy to use, and worked right out of the box.  It feels like a quality meter, nothing loose or cheap feeling.  The finish is smooth and ergonomic with easy to read display.  I would like an 'off' button, but it has auto shutoff that works in a few seconds.
  Although I can't attest to it's accuracy, it does seem to be close at least.  I am using it to check my motherboard and case temperatures on my computer as my built in thermometers are a little glitchy and it reads within 3 or 4 degrees of the case thermometers (when they do work).  I also used it everywhere from my freezer to oven and it did seem fairly accurate (Set oven to 350, meter read 342, but that is the surface temp of the side walls of the oven).
  All in all, worth the price and very handy gadget, just remember that it only reads surface temps, can't read air temp because, if it did, it would only read the air temp right in front of the meter and not where you are aiming it.
1001305
Easy to use, accurate, quality scale. Very satisfied.
1537408
I decided to review this item since other reviewer's comments have previously been so helpful.

Yes, it does everything it is supposed to do. I checked against known weights for letters,
packages and books and it was very accurate. It is easy to use and operates with the adapter or
battery, which was included. BTW, a replacement battery (9 volt) is about $4.00 at most stores.

You just place an item on the scale then in about 1-2 seconds it weighs and beeps. The weight
appears on the LED face, so just lift off the item and use the number for packaging reference.
You can also push the tare button and add item to get its weight. For my needs, I just found that
having the calculated weight on the front in a big LED and a beep to tell you the weight is calculated
speeds up the process: fewer times pushing buttons and glancing to get the info. You can change the mode
to Kg.. That does come in handy for weighing items going out-of-country. For a typical e-bay sale, it is
not likely that you would exceed the 75lb. maximum: most PC items max out a little over 50Lb, so the extra
25Lb. capacity definitely helps. Finally, the included 9 volt battery worked. For intermittent use, it's the
only way to go.

As a student, who buys and sells on e-bay, this is a very high value tool. I can weight out
accurately US mail and/or FedEx/UPS packages; it is constantly being used. Just knowing how
much books weigh, is a lot of help.

To sum up, for the price you get an excellent ROI.
Would highly recommend to anyone considering a purchase.
1455572
accurate measurements and can easily switch between kg and lb. easy to use and very precise.
I upgraded to this from an analog one made by Samsonite which still works great , but on that one , needed an additional pair of eyes to actually read it , with this it is more accurate since its digital and avoids any parallax errors and also can do this single handedly.
So , this is a great buy and value for money!!
I didn't waste time at the airport repacking and reassigning.... and saved a lot of public embarassment.
106926
Build quality seems very good.  Easy to read and extremely accurate.  Standout is at least 7 feet.
4977629
Works really well for our apartment and is accurate. I've had it for a month and it's been consistent and reliable. This replaced a basic mercury thermometer that was blown off in a storm and became unusable after the glass section separated from the oversized plastic housing. It's so much more convenient to not have to open the blinds and look outside to try to gauge what the temp was, now I just look up on the counter and it's right there. The temps are accurate insofar as they align with what my Google Home tells me. The indoor temps are a tad cooler than our wall stat but it is sitting on a granite countertop in the kitchen, I would expect it to retain a little more coolness. The probe has a small divot for hanging from a nail so it was easy to repurpose the same spot the previous basic thermometer had occupied on the patio. Bonus, it's heavier than the cheap plastic thing thanks to the batteries so it doesn't clatter around anytime a breeze comes along. It's simple and it gets the job done in an unobtrusive way.
2346331
Easy to use and a great form factor, small and neat. It seems accurate but does seem to drift a few 0.1s of a grain if left. Seems to settle after a while but pays to check the zero regularly. Checked it against my beam balance and they agreed, which is good! Certainly much faster to use and very easy to read. Overall I am happy with my purchase.
4200472
Very good product,easy to use and very  accurate.
4491898
Having been disappointed with some other digital gauges, I read a lot of comments before ordering this one.  Unlike others, it is very easy to use and read IN ADEQUATE LIGHT.  For those who wish for accuracy better than to the nearest half pound, remember that this is not rocket lab stuff...it's measuring tire pressure, which most people let get way too low by several pounds between checkups.  Probably should have given it 5 stars, but inability to read in dim light of garage bugged me, given state of art with LCD lighting.  However, well made and easy to use means I'd buy it again and recommend to friends.
4698991
Weighings are accurate and reproducible, the controls are simple and easy to use, and the unit seems solidly built.  The stainless tray comes off easily if you pick up the unit by its' edges but this would make it easier to clean if ever needed.  Calibration is quick and easy.  The only flaw my unit had was a battery cover that wouldn't stay in place - I fixed this easily by trimming a little plastic off the inside of the cover.  Overall this is a great unit for a great price!
4680673
Very easy to use, great value. What else do you need? oh, and its extremely accurate.
603601
Bought to replace ages-old Plumb It. It's not perfectly accurate but almost perfect and more accurate than the old abused Plumb It. Plenty accurate for rough framing, and a little cheaper than a new Plumb It. I like the quality and construction, it seems easily as well built as the plumb it and a little spiffier looking. If you're not familiar with these extendable levels, or not sure which length to buy, believe me, the 5' to 13'-10" is the way to go; big enough for almost any measurement, but small enough to handle up in the roof trusses... these are indispensable on the job site and this is the size to get. We've been using this one on the job for almost a year now and it's done well, I recommend it.
1482351
I shopped pretty hard for this item.  It has a 1:15 spot size which is nice, and unlike other units it goes down to -76F.  The plug-in on the side for a thermocouple probe (probe not included with this model) is a plus.  It comes in a blow-molded plastic case.  Buy the one Amazon sells directly and get free shipping!

Physically the unit is designed well.  The battery compartment door is a bit stiff, and the trigger spring is rather hard, but these are minor quibbles.  The main large temperature display always shows the current IR measurement, and holds it when the trigger is released.  The unit stays on for maybe a minute or so afterward, including the backlight (if enabled).

There are lots of display modes for the secondary smaller temperature display and they are easy to access via the rubber keys under the display.  Min and max are recorded over the measurement period in which the trigger is held in.  Average is a true running average, and not the simple average of min & max.  Probe temp is shown when a probe is plugged in and prob temp is selected for the secondary display.  Emissivity is adjustable from 0 to 100, so you can calibrate the IR reading with the probe reading if desired.

My unit came with the pointing laser and backlight off by default, not sure why, but they are easy to enable via the rubber buttons.  There is also a "always on" mode that might not be obvious, as the laser does not come on, even if it is enabled.  So if you find that your unit is not automatically turning off, perhaps you put it in this mode (there is an icon on the display too).

As a test I tried adjusting the emissivity to around 75 so that my body temperature would read correctly when scanning my forehead and reading the max over 5 seconds or so.  This gave reliable readings one day, and unreliable the next, so you probably can't use it as a replacement for a fever thermometer.  That was just an experiment, and I wasn't expecting it to work reliably in that fashion.

It's fun to check the temp of things on the stove & in the fridge & freezer, and it works well for finding cold air infiltrating our house.  Great item, everyone should have one of these things in their science kit / tool box!
1257796
I purchased one of these and was so pleased with it after just a few days that I purchased another.  It's simple: the device does what it says it will do, it's accurate, it's easy to read, and it's a good price.  This isn't a fancy gadget that requires you to read the owner's manual or press a tiny button countless times to get the settings right.  Just pop the batteries in, and you're done.