Customer Reviews

Tanita BF-578 Family Model Bathroom Scale

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Much over-hype in the media and other reviews caused me to purchase the TBF 582. The instructions tell you to weigh yourself barefoot and 3hrs after rising and eating a meal - - what am I supposed to do, come home for lunch and weigh myself before eating a sandwhich?

The scale is not well balanced. You cannot step on it until it resets itself and more often than not, I tip the scale over when I put one foot on and try for the other. The glass makes the unit very slippery, especially in bare feet.

Looks to me that this is not a very practical or properly engineered product. I certainly would not let any elderly person use it without holding on to them.

I ordered this scale while it was on sale for $39.99, which is a great deal. Unfortunately, what I received was an open-box item. All of the contents were present and the scale has worked just fine for the few weeks I've used it, but I'm disappointed in Amazon for not disclosing that I was purchasing an item that was previously owned.

As for the scale, I love it. Looks great and easy to operate the controls. Some reviewers mentioned the danger of tipping. I purposely attempted to tip the scale by stepping near the edge and sure enough, it tipped. But, during regular use, when I step on the scale it does not tip. This is true for me (140 lbs.) as well as my fiance at 230 lbs.

I recommend this, but make sure it's not an open-box item!

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I bought this scale last week from Amazon.com for only $39.99 and free shipping!! If you didn't get it that time, I'm sorry for you!! This scale is AWESOME!! You can step up and down more than 5 times and it will still display the same weight, its truly accurate. It also has information storage for up to 3 more persons and that's great!! Me and my daugther are currrently in a weight loss regime and I was making a research on other tanita's, but this one is definitely great. It allows you to keep track of your body fat also. I give this one the maximum, 5 stars and the design is no nice, glass like, very modern.

I have been using this product for over 1 year and have had No problems whatsoever. It has stayed accurate over time. We have profiles set up for all inmy family and we all use it atleast twice a week.

I recently received my scale and it was both encouraging and disheartening. What's that you say? Impossible for it to be both at the same time? Well, you step on the scale and learn your estimated body fat percentage and then let me know how you feel. As for me, the weight measurements were the same regardless of how many times I stepped on or off the scale (without any tipping problems I might add). However, the body fat percentage confirmed that I have A LOT of work to do to get in shape.

I still love the scale for the following reasons:
1) It has four memory slots as well as a general one for guests
2) Separate setting for male/female as well as athletes for
each sex.
3) It appears to be pretty acurate though the body fat analysis is somewhat questionable. However, it still gives a good indication as to whether or not you are gaining/losing fat.
4) According to my research/experience, Tanita makes excellent scales.
5) It's sleek and sexy! That's a bonus. :)

Overall, I recommend the scale for those who are serious about fitness/nutrition. Just keep in mind that the body fat measurements are only an estimate based on height, weight, age. Amazon's customer service has been outstanding. I e-mailed them prior to placing the order and they promptly responded explaining that the scales were new, not refurbished/open box. Sure enough, when I received my scale, it was brand spanking new! If you are in the market for a scale, this is an excellent choice.