Rowenta BS-360 Origin Scale

by Rowenta

Product Features

• 14-1/2-by-11-3/4-inch solid beechwood platform
• Large (1-inch), high-contrast LCD read-out for easy visibility
• Replaceable, long-life lithium battery (included)
• Accurate to 1/2 pound; maximum 350 pounds
• Durable, fully electronic system uses no moving parts

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This electronic scale displays weight almost instantly, and its large (1-inch), high-contrast LCD digital readout is clearly visible. Accurate to 1/2 pound, the scale has a capacity of 350 pounds. Its platform is made of solid beechwood, so the scale is handsome as well as functional, and the wood has been treated to withstand extreme moisture and humidity. For stability and comfort, the platform measures a generous 14-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches. The scale runs on a long-life lithium battery (included) that can be quickly replaced. --Fred Brack

Product Details

Product Manual [48kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.8 x 1.8 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000050G01
• UPC: 014501149816
• Item model number: BS-360
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,521 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking and Quite accurate, February 24, 2002

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"donnayu" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowenta BS-360 Origin Scale (Health and Beauty)

The Rowenta BS-360 Origin Scale is a very nice product. The primary reason I purchased this was because my old mechanical scale was becoming less and less accurate. Unlike many scales, the Rowenta has NO MOVING PARTS! That means that the measurements are not as likely to degrade over time. That is a huge advantage over traditional scales, what is the point of a scale if isn't precise? As for the accuracy, I think that I will trust Amazon.com when they say within a 1/2 pound. I get the same weight at my doctor's office I get with this scale! Not to mention, Amazon.com has a killer price on this product compared to the department stores in my area.

Why only four stars then? Will the reason I only gave it a mere four stars because the first scale I received was defective. Although it would show the weight correct, the display was neither clear nor correct (lbs, kg, and stones would all "light" up). But don't worry about that, because Amazon.com has wonderful customer service, and they will solve that problem in a jiffy.

Overall, this product would make a great addition to any home. It may be a little more expensive, but the money will be well spent once you see the quality of this product. Kudos to Amazon.com for their great customer service.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Read this before you purchase Rowenta, July 24, 2006

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Large Medical Center (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowenta BS-360 Origin Scale (Health and Beauty)

I have this scale. I cannot give it any stars until they offer a replacement battery without going to France. I live in a big city with all kinds of batteries, but not this one!!!!I do not want to write or try to find the manufacturer of this battery. I want to simply locate one closeby. It's not worth it.American companies that sell products without being able to supply batteries and parts should think twice!If there are batteries here that can be substituted for a green lithium 3.6 volt battery, please offer it above separately. They say in the brochure that the battery lasts 10 years. Mine lasted 2 years with one person weighing not more than 1 time a day.I now have no scale as I have no battery.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT accurate as promised, January 6, 2005

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remixme "remixme" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowenta BS-360 Origin Scale (Health and Beauty)

yes, a beautiful scale, large, happy on your barefeet, good readout.... ah, if only it was the accurate thing they promised... I'm going to return mine to see if the 2nd one works right. This one is inaccurate in that the weight swings 7 lbs one way or the other, within a half an hour.... 10 different weighings withint 30 minutes gave 10 different readings ... not "broken" really, but clearly less accurate than even the cheapest analog scales. But, hey, if everyone else loves it, maybe this one is just messed up too, so hopefully the replacement will work better.