Oregon Scientific PFA112 Handheld Pocket Fat Analyzer

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• Measures body fat ratio and Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Stores nine individual sets of personal data and previous body fat ratio level
• Clock with alarm
• Timer function up to 60 seconds/minutes
• Requires two AAA-sized batteries (included)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

For athletes, dieters, or others who need to monitor their body fat on a regular basis, this handheld, compact, pocket fat analyzer works from any location. Other methods of calculating body fat can be more expensive or require special equipment, but the pocket fat analyzer measures both body fat ratio and Body Mass Index (BMI) from your fingertips. To begin, users must first enter personal data—-weight, height, age, and, gender—-into the device. Then, from a standing position, users must hold the fat analyzer at a 90-degree angle and place their thumbs and index fingers on the electrodes. Using the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), the device passes an undetectable 50 kHz current through the fingertips into the body. The current distinguishes what portion of the body does not contain water and, therefore, has the properties of fat. The bioelectrical impedance reading is then calculated with the personal data to produce the body fat ratio. The pocket fat analyzer remembers personal data and the last measured body fat level for up to nine different people and can be set to store multiple body fat ratios for each person. When not evaluating fat, the device doubles as a 24-hour alarm clock with five different alarms and also works as a 60-minute or 60-second timer. The pocket fat analyzer runs on two AAA batteries, which are included. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

Measures Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage.

• Measuring range for body fat: 5 - 60%..
• Memory for 9 persons.
• Clock with alarm.

Model PFA112

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 5 x 7.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006J04B
• UPC: 734811185303
• Item model number: PFA112
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,195 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent device, April 14, 2006

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CRYZCAT "Sophie" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific PFA112 Handheld Pocket Fat Analyzer (Health and Beauty)

I had my body fat tested by a fitness coach a couple of days before I recieved my PFA. The readings were the same. I then shared the device with some friends. One friend who worked out daily tested as lean as he should have. The other friends were so impressed with the device that they got the information so they could consider purchasing one online also. They liked the idea of testing their body fat % in the comfort and privacy of their own home.

The device comes with instructions. The instructions were a little confusing at first. But, when I just followed the instructions straight through, I was able to learn everything there was to learn about all of the functions. There is also a chart in the instruction booklet that tells how our fat % places.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great item at a great price!, May 12, 2007

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Anthony Roberts (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific PFA112 Handheld Pocket Fat Analyzer (Health and Beauty)

I bought this item a month ago when I started hitting the gym in pursuit of putting on muscle mass, and tons of it. I changed my diet a lot to accommodate the increased energy I need and my main fear was putting on more fat than muscle, so I got this to monitor my body fat on a regular basis. I set it up with ease (instructions are highly understandable) and I also started using it right away! I also let some people I know that are always at the gym test out the BF% feature on this thing and they all said this surprisingly accurate (they expected it to be of low quality because of the size and the price, but they were shocked)! And now I use this every morning before I eat anything and log my process. As I increase my weight I'm assured by this tool that I'm actually gaining muscle mass and not putting on any extra fat. Great buy overall, and I would recommend it to anyone else who is doing something like I am, or just generally monitoring their health.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it Does, July 28, 2006

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Robert J. Paulsen (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific PFA112 Handheld Pocket Fat Analyzer (Health and Beauty)

I have no way to tell if the device is accurate, but it seems to be consistent, and that is what is important.

The device is easy to use and setup, except they should make a bigger point that user 'Zero' does not get their settings saved. That may be why some users were having usability issues.