Stanley 77-007 IntelliMeasure Ultrasonic Estimator with Laser Pointer

by Stanley

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In the first 10 minutes out of the package, we gave this little fellow a workout, measuring everything within our sight. And when we double-checked with a good old-fashioned measuring tape, Stanley was right on the mark. Even up to its cap of 50 feet, it was accurate. For distances greater than that, an auto-add feature keeps a running total for you. You can change measuring units from English to metric with the press of a button, and it's all run by a little 9-volt battery. You don't even need the instructions because it's very intuitive. And let's face it, don't we all love anything that comes with a laser pointer? This one doesn't affect the actual measurement, but it shows you exactly where you're aiming the thing. This is a sweet little unit for a nice price, and it beats walking across a room hoping your tape measure won't let go. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

The Stanley IntelliMeasure Ultrasonic Estimator quickly calculates square footage and room volumes, providing you with estimates accurate to plus or minus 5-percent within a 50-foot range. In just 2 to 6 seconds, a measurement can be attained in either imperial or metric graduations and is displayed on an easy-to-read LED screen. This ultrasonic measurer comes with a safe, easy-to-aim red laser pointer for accuracy; measurements can be taken from either the top or the bottom of the case and a convenient memory storage and recall option is included. This product is powered by a 9-volt battery and features a low-battery indicator and automatic shut-off. It is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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In the first 10 minutes out of the package, we gave this little fellow a workout, measuring everything within our sight. And when we double-checked with a good old-fashioned measuring tape, Stanley was right on the mark. Even up to its cap of 50 feet, it was accurate. For distances greater than that, an auto-add feature keeps a running total for you. You can change measuring units from English to metric with the press of a button, and it's all run by a little 9-volt battery. You don't even need the instructions because it's very intuitive. And let's face it, don't we all love anything that comes with a laser pointer? This one doesn't affect the actual measurement, but it shows you exactly where you're aiming the thing. This is a sweet little unit for a nice price, and it beats walking across a room hoping your tape measure won't let go. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00002255J
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 77-007
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,026 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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93 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars handy for measuring awkward or inaccessible spaces, February 19, 2000

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Kyle Jones (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 77-007 IntelliMeasure Ultrasonic Estimator with Laser Pointer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The beauty of this tool is not in that you can throw away your tape measure (you can't) but in what this tool can do that a tape measure can't. Think of any measurement where one of the endpoints is somewhere you cannot or do not want to go. Think of measurements where there are physical obstructions that would make use of a tape measure difficult.

For example, if you want to know how deep a hole is or how high a ceiling is, this thing is handy. It is also useful for quickly determining the area of rooms if you're viewing a new home and are trying to decide if a floor plan meets your needs, or if you're trying to find out if the seller has significantly overstated the square footage.

Buyers should note that while this product is called a "Laser Estimator" it is really an ultrasonic range estimator with a laser pointer attached so that you can easily aim the device. The device uses the return time of reflected ultrasound to determine distance. Because it uses reflected high-frequency sound, you should avoid aiming at curved surfaces as this can really throw off the measurement.

The device is pretty well designed. It has a large button on the side of the unit that is easy to activate when holding the unit against a wall. The other buttons are placed on the front of the unit, where they are handy when you are looking at the LCD display. The unit has a flat, broad bottom so it is easy to hold it flush against a wall and it will stand on its own for measuring ceiling heights.

I rate the product four stars instead of five, because I too would like to see better accuracy than +/- 3 inches in 50 feet. It would be nice if a device like this were accurate enough to use for cutting lumber. But it's good enough for less ciritcal things like estimating the amount of wallpaper or carpeting to buy.

79 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Handy, but not perfect, November 16, 2001

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"smg343" (Anchorage, Alaska USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 77-007 IntelliMeasure Ultrasonic Estimator with Laser Pointer (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a structural engineer, I have had my Intellimeasure for just over a year now. It's handy to be able to estimate the height of a roof or the width of a room so quickly, and for engineering, the 0.5% precision is fine.

Because it is based on echolocation, the Intellimeasure only works well if you can point it at a broad, flat surface. If you aim it past a doorway, you'll probably end up getting the measurement to the door. If you aim it up at a floor structure above, you may be getting the measurement to the joists or the deck, but you won't be sure which. If you aim it at a sloping roof, it will not work at all - unless you attempt to triangulate while sloping the device to be roughly perpendicular to the roof slope.

The first time I dropped it, it broke. I pieced it back together, but it gives incorrect measurements now.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its An Estimator, February 25, 2000

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John - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 77-007 IntelliMeasure Ultrasonic Estimator with Laser Pointer (Tools & Home Improvement)

And a great one at that. I use this handy device when I am out surveying sites which calls for room measurement. Many times our clients time is limited and the IntelliMeasure provides a quick and easy way to get the information I need. I have used a couple of ultrasonics in the past that have ended up in the trash, no accuracy or reliability. This one will be a keeper. It is definitely not a replacement for a tape measure but provides great accuracy at +/-.5% for estimating and that is what it is designed for.