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EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale, White Chrome

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I would prefer to write this review after some time has passed, but I want to make sure I get my thoughts out here early on.

This is my third kitchen scale. I bake all my own bread at home and good baking requires weighing the ingredients rather than volume measuring.

This scale feels very light which made me nervous at first, but I've used it for three weeks now, through a lot of baking over the holidays, and my concerns seem out of line.

This scale fits all my needs. Here is what I look for:

1. CAPACITY - AT LEAST 10 LB (this has 11 lb, or 5 kg). This is required to be able to tare out a glass bowl which can weigh near 5 lbs empty. 11 lb is still borderline when I'm making bread in a 6 qt kitchenaid bowl, but I just weigh ingredients separately in another bowl if it becomes a problem.

2. PRECISION - DOWN TO 1 GRAM - Another scale I have was only good to 5 grams and, although this was probably good enough, it drove me nuts not to be able to go down to 1 gram

3. STABLE PLATFORM FOR VESSELS -- My previous scale had a platform that sat on top of a pillar and eventually came detached. After that it was a balancing act to weight anything

4. ORDINARY BATTERIES -- I liked my old scales fine, but it drove me crazy that I had to keep buying overpriced CR2032 batteries for the things. These batteries don't last long and cost too much to replace. I can't figure out why they use these "button batteries" rather than the more common higher capacity AAA, AA, C, D, etc cells. It's not like these scales are micro-sized. In any event A BIG BIG PLUS for this scale is that it uses standard batteries! Don't sell this point short.

5. PRICE -- $50, $30, $70 for a scale to do this is crazy. the circuitry in these things is cheap. It's not rocket science. All these scales that have "features" are a waste of money. This scale does what needs to be done for $20.

6. FEATURES -- Zero the scale, read negative numbers, switch between metric and English weights, tare a bowl....that's it...that's all you need. All the rest of it is a waste of money and a further chance for failure. this does what is needed and no more.

7. EASY TO READ -- big numbers. this scale is good....Not so good about this scale (and the ONLY problem I have so far) is that big bowls tend to cover the read out a little and make it hard to pick up the weight. So far it hasn't been a big deal, but it can be a slight annoyance.

BOTTOM LINE:

This scale gets 100% on items 1-6 and about 50% on item 7 for a 93% grade overall...enough for me to give it 5 out of 5 stars.

The only remaining unrated item is DURABILITY....I'll report back in a year. My old, $50 scale only lasted 3.5 years. I'm betting this one goes at least that long...plus I won't be forking over for new button batteries every month and a half.

** This review has been edited ** I now give the product 5 stars (stupidly, Amazon doesn't allow changing the rating when editing).

Originally I wrote a bad review indicating the unit eats batteries. We didn't use it frequently and every time we did, the batteries were dead.

About a day after I submitted the review, Bill from EatSmart Products emailed me indicating he had seen the review and short battery life is not typical of the product (he stated they should last ~1 year). With no prompting from me, he sent out a new scale along with some batteries to replace the ones the original scale consumed. Although it hasn't been very long, so far the batteries in the new unit are holding up well.

So as I stated above, I now give this scale a 5-star rating due not only to its good performance, but the great customer service from the manufacturer!

Item Reviewed: EatSmart Precision Pro - Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale w/ Extra Large LCD and 11 Lb. Capacity.

EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale, White

I am no scale expert, but EatSmart has offered me a free book if I write a review of their scale, and this has prompted my review. I have only been using the scale for two weeks, but I haven't had any problems with it so far. My only nitpicks at this point are that the "white" color has a pinkish tone and that the buttons aren't perfectly even. Aside from these minor cosmetic issues, the scale is exactly what I expected: a functional, easy-to-use, accurate, inexpensive ($25), small, lightweight, plastic scale.

When making my scale purchase, I also considered buying the Escali Primo Digital Multifunctional Scale, Chrome. The only advantage that the Escali Scale has over the EatSmart Precision Pro Scale is that the Escali Scale has buttons that prevent food from getting into the cracks. In contrast, when using the EatSmart Scale, you have to be careful not to drop food in between the two buttons. For this reason, I put my scale in a plastic Ziploc bag (gallon size) to protect it from drippings and droppings - this keeps it clean, and it still works great! In all other respects (except for the few noted below), the two scales seem to be very similar according to the product descriptions.

In the end I decided to purchase the EatSmart Scale over the Escali Scale because I preferred the EatSmart unit options. The EatSmart Scale allows you to switch back and fourth between four different unit modes: 0000 grams, 000.00 ounces, 00.000 pounds, and 00.000 kilograms (resolution: .05 ounces/1 gram). This requires pushing the right button once for each mode (for example, start on grams, then push once to get to ounces, then again to get to pounds, then a third time for kilograms). The EatSmart scale will remember the last unit-mode you chose, so you don't have to readjust every time. If you always use pounds, just leave it on pounds. When you return the next day and turn on your scale, it will still be on pounds.

In contrast, The Escali Scale only offers three unit options: 0000 grams, 000.00 ounces, and [00 lbs + 00.0 ounces]. I prefer the EatSmart Scale because it provides pounds with decimals (00.000 lbs) - for me this is easier to deal with than [00 lbs + 00.0 ounces]. I frequently measure out meats, which are labeled in pounds with decimals (00.000 lbs) at most grocery stores. If I buy a pound of hamburger and want to divide it into three 1/3-pound portions (0.33 lbs), the EatSmart Scale makes it easy. I just measure out the 0.33 lb portions right there on the scale. With the Escali Scale, I would have to do some conversions to measure out my portions, because the Escali Scale will not measure out pounds in decimals. In some cases these conversions can be difficult without a calculator. The conversion required in this example would be:

(0.33 lbs/portion) * (16 ounces/lb) = 5.333 ounces/portion ---> Possible to do without a calculator, but not ideal.

Another EatSmart feature that I have found convenient is that you do not have to use the tare button. Simply place your empty bowl or plate on the scale BEFORE turning it on, then push the left button once to turn it on. It turns on very quickly and is zeroed-out upon starting up. Then you can add your ingredients to the plate without having to wait for the scale to tare! If you would rather use the tare button, that is easy as well. Simply push the left button to turn on the scale, then place your empty plate on the scale, push the left button a second time to "tare" the scale, wait for the scale to zero out, and then add your food items that you want to measure.

With its three-minute automatic shut-off feature, the scale gives you plenty of time to make your measurement before turning off. I haven't had it shut off on me yet in the middle of a measurement. It also allows you to shut it off manually by pushing the button on the left twice (you have to wait for it to zero out to 00.000 before pushing it the second time - if it is at 00.003 when you go to push it the second time, it will just tare again to 00.000). The scale also seems to give its readings rather quickly - so no problems there.

IN SUMMARY: The EatSmart Scale has three battery-conscious features: generous three-minute automatic shut-off, option to turn off manually, and ability to tare without actually spending time taring! It also uses standard AAA batteries which are easily replaceable. It offers four convenient unit modes: 0000 grams, 000.00 ounces, 00.000 pounds, and 00.000 kilograms. Overall a simple and functional scale without any bugs. I'm completely satisfied with my purchase - I would buy it again!

I waited a couple of weeks before I wrote this so I felt it could be accurate. First, let me start bt stating we LOVE this scale!! We looked and looked at scales - researched and researched.. I was online saw this scale for $25, saw the great reviews and bought it instantly! Some of the greatest features...
Size - it is just the right size, it is flat and compact so it fits on the counter perfect.
Measurements - I love that is measures in grams, ozs.. it makes weighing very accurate. It comes with this handy little book that lists almost all foods and gives the info in th USDA Calorie Factor. At first I was puzzled - now I love it. I weigh most meat in oz. then you multiply the Cal factor by 28 (28 grams in an oz) then you have cal per oz.. it is very accurate. I did not know what 6 oz of chicken looked like..
Tare Function - this is fabulous!! You just push the on button, put your plate/paper towel whatever on top - push on/tare. It resets to zero, then measure your food..how easy is that!!
We measure EVERYTHING.. we are adjusting our diet and this scale has proved to be essential. Bottom line, it is accurate, easy to use, easy to store, has any function you would need... and at a great price!! No need to go out and spend $50 - $100 on a scale - this cannot be beat!!! Go for it - you will not be sorry.

I use it almost every day and love it very much!
Pros:
1. accurate and precise to .05 ounce / 1 gram increments, that is important for me;
2. tare (zero) function, very convenience for cooking and baking;
3. just needs 2 AAA batteries, save money on batteries;
4. reasonable price.
No cons so far.
Highly recommended!!

So let me start this review by saying I think this is the perfect scale for any home chef. I have been impressed by the features that this scale has versus ones I have had in the past, especially at this price point. And as both a home chef and diabetic, I have been weighing my food fairly continually for almost 20 years and gone through my fair share of scales.

The big benefits in my mind:
1) Capacity - The scale weighs up to 11 lbs, which for a unit this size is already impressive. What really got me was the accuracy of the scale at high weights when i had a full bowl of ingredients on there. This is where my last Salter scale was very weak, and that one only went to 6 lbs.
2) Rubber Feet - On a plastic scale I cannot under state how important this one is to me. My old scale slid across my granite counter top and I lost more than one recipe to accidental spillage. Simple thing but invaluable.
3) Unit Button - The button to switch measurements is ON TOP of the scale. Prior scale I have owned had a little button underneath the scale. There was nothing more infuriating than having food on the scale and having to turn it over to switch measurement units.

The LCD display on the scale is also nicely angled so its crisp and easy to read when you stand over a counter. Compact and easy to clean. Wouldn't even think about buying another scale brand again. A+

I bought this product October 27, 2009 and unfortunately it stopped working this weekend. I called the company to see what I could do and they said that they will send me out a new one at no charge. One of the owners answered the phone. I thought that the company and the owner did great customer service. I will definetely shop with Eat Smart again!!

I've been wanting a digital scale with a tare function for quite a while, so I was more or less familiar with the features that are important to me and how well it is layed out for ease of use.
I am very happy. From the large digtal window to the tare function/off -on switch and weight window,some real thought has been put into it's design.

I had only one concern before I received it, that it was too small. I had worried unnecessarily. We are very short of counter space so small is also a major concern. It takes up very little counter space, a big plus for me.
To alleviate my fears of the scale being too small I took my largest bowl, 10" and I had no problems. (It could have gone further).
My Salter 11 pound spring scale (also a very good scale in my opinion),was out so just for fun I took the last weight that was on the EatSmart and dropped it on the Salter. Although the Salter had not been zeroed in four days, it and the EatSmart were in lockstep!! That sounds good until you compare their $$$$$$ cost, features,ease of use, accuracy possible and counter space required (the Salter is a monster),EatSmart is the way to go. I'm just glad Iwas ready because the EatSmart is a real value.

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If you're looking for an easy to use multifunction home scale that's perfect for cooks and dieters look no further. The EatSmart Precision pro allows you to weigh up to 11lbs of food (or whatever you want really) and can display in ounces/lbs/grams/kgs; Graduation .05 oz / 1 gram. We really like the tare feature - which allows you to use a bowl or plate and get the perfect amount for your snack instead of eating too much. The scale also features a 3 Minute Auto-Shutoff.

Initially I was attracted to this product because of the price and the consumer reviews. I ordered it and when it first arrived I was a little dubious about the product because of the size and weight (it is small and it felt flimsy). With an 11 pound measuring capability I just assumed it would be bigger. After using the scale I came to appreciate the small size. It is big enough to do any job but doesn't take up precious counter real estate so I can leave it on the counter to help remind me to weigh things. It is accurate and I love the tare feature that allows you to subtract the weight of the plate with the touch of a button. Great product, easy to use, reliable and doesn't take up much space. You won't regret the purchase. :-)