I had another scale that produced 8's across the screen for about 10 secs. before a reading. I cannot stand still that long. What about this one?
1617162
I usually wait about 5-8 seconds then it says the weight out loud and I step off. So far this is the best scale I've owned
1617163
This scale produces the 8's for 2 seconds and than clears in fact when you hit the mode button to turn it on you can be already getting on it because it will clear that fast - hope that helps because I understand the problem of not being able to stand for that long a period of time
1617164
There was a long period of time before the scale displayed the weight, though I did not time it. However, it had so many quirks (you had to perfectly balanced, perfectly still, perfectly flat hard floor) to make it worth it. And then it just randomly quit working after a couple of weeks of non-use. Don't waste your money.
324473
Mine seems fairly accurate yet sometimes takes 4 or 5 tries before giving me a reading. Also, very occasionally I get a "high" reading (like 156) that I know is wrong. So I just wait a minute and re-check. This happens very on very seldom occasions.
1726770
I'm sorry, I have not experienced this. I have tried the scale on carpet and tile and I get the same reading. Have you tried moving the scale to different spots on the linoleum or hardwood floor and see if you get different readings? Myself, I would use the lowest reading and feel better about myself.
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.
187554
I have experienced the same problem and finally had to have the scale replaced. I have had a replacement scale two weeks not experienced a problem So far.Respectfully,DR. Stephen
305658
In my opinion I would return the scale to get your money back and spend it on another scale. This brand/model is not worth the time or money. It has to many glitches to even be useful and could detour your motivation if the reading is off to far (as was the case with mine - the 3rd one that is after returning the first 2!). Best of luck.
1854295
I have not put a weight (me) on it for more than 30 seconds or so. I don't know what would happen if a weight remained on the scale for 10 minutes.
879549
This is a common issue with digital electronic meters and digital anything. Say you have a clock that is accurate...it keeps perfect time. If your digital clock says it is 6:05 it could actually be anywhere between 6:05:00 and 6:05:59...the clock display has only one minute resolution. Which is fine if you are using it to avoid being late for work, but probably not good enough if you are trying to time a 13 second photographic exposure. For that you need something with better resolution. 0.2 lbs (~3 oz) is the resolution of this scale. The scale can display only .2 lb increments. 10.2 lbs means that if the scale were perfect, the actual weight would be somewhere between 10.10 and 10.30 pounds. (less it would read 10.0, more it would read 10.4) In truth most digital devices are only accurate to plus or minus one resolution step....IF your test weight is really exactly 10.000 lbs, then I would say the scale is working right if read 9.8 or 10.0, or 10.2 lbs. BUT, if you are using a 10# exercise weight then I wouldn't count on it being within better than 1/2 lb. If you really care, then there is probably an office of weights and measures locally that checks supermarket scales, gas pumps, etc that could check it with a traceable standard weight. TLDR version; 10.2 is a good result. It does NOT mean your scale is 2% off. Most likely if you had a 100# test weight it would read 99.8 or 100, or 100.2. It would also be perfectly normal for you to sometimes see readings +/- .2 lbs different each time you weigh yourself....If you weighed exactly 180.100000 lbs, then 180.0 and 180.2 are just as close to being correct, and depending on if you inhale or exhale you could see one or the other. Given that peoples weight fluctuates over more than a pound during a day, this resolution is more than adequate for keeping tabs on your weight.
1860159
I'm pretty sure we read 20 sec somewhere. Ours goes off about the same time too.
1639039
I've had an issue with this also since the meter doesn't stop to take the reading. I place my hands on the handles and stop pedaling. the first reading is always high, and after about 30 seconds or so starts to go down. I usually go by the second or third number down. I think that's about as close as you can get -- just make sure you stop pedaling when you take the reading.
205737
Well, in practice it gives a display at speeds up to 34. How much time lag and how accurate it is relative to the changing bottom I don't know. I also don't know the sample rate. But yes, it'll give you a depth reading at speed.
801755
I wish I could sincerely answer your question. This device has not been the best so far. Constant calibration and off results. I would suggest investing a little bit more money on a better scale.
1717754
The monitor will sound slow like it's struggling to keep going. If it doesn't get a reading a "O" or "error" will appear on the screen...if a reading comes up that doesn't seem accurate, I repeat the process to verify whether the first reading was right or not...though I feel like it's usually pretty accurate.
1330031
I tested it down to 1.0 gr. Not less. Then I could not verify it anymore because display stopped working in about 90 days after purchasing.
824834
I don't know the answer to your question, and I'm sorry to hear of your troubles with this product. But one of the reasons I choose to purchase this scale was because the other feedback talked about how responsive the manufacturer is to any issues customers have had. Have you contacted them? I would hope they would resolve this with you and replace the scale. Whatever they do, I hope you post their response on the reviews for this product. Good luck!
1941954
I don't understand why mine shattered/exploded. Never heard of this happening to anyone else. Perhaps mine was defective. Only had it 18 months. I loved the scale while it lasted.
1107455
Mine is new and giving repetitive, precise (accurate -- hoping?) readings so my experience would not help.