Taylor 5557 Body Fat Analyzer and Scale with Unique Glass Platform

by Taylor

Product Features

• Easy To Read .8" LCD Readout
• Uses BIA to measure body fat and body water %.
• 6 Memeory storage ability for personal data
• Weighs to 330 lbs(150kgs)
• Athlete Mode

Product Description

Get the elegance of glass with the analysis of a body fat in one unit. From Taylor, the brand rated the highest for body fat scales from leading magazines. Using BIA (bio-electrical impedance analysis) technology to measure body fat, Taylor only uses 4 contact points for accurate results time after time ¿ the more contact points, the more accurate the results will be. Consistency in body fat scales is also key ¿ comparing results against lab equipment isn't the point, consistency in the same unit is the point. Having a reliable body fat scale at home is important for measuring your overall body health. This body fat scale also measures body water levels, a critical measure of health. Athlete mode is also featured, which is designed for elite athletes much more muscle mass than the average person. A normal mode is standard for the rest of the population. This scale also functions as just a bathroom scale ¿ just step on the platform to get your weight. A strong tempered glass platform is highlighted by chrome and spray silver accents. Other features include 6 memory settings, capacity up to 330 lbs, body fat and body water percent readings to the 0.1% and weight readings to the 0.5 lbs. Requires one 9 volt battery, not included. 5 year warranty.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009WRJLC
• UPC: 082197105294
• Item model number: 5557.00
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,108 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the nice look, October 31, 2006

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sarah (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taylor 5557 Body Fat Analyzer and Scale with Unique Glass Platform (Health and Beauty)

I paid $45 for this aesthetically pleasing scale. Sure it looks nice, but if it doesn't do its job, it's not much of an accessory for the bathroom.

It took me a while to figure out how the scale works. There are a lot of beeps involved. Essentially, to program your info, you start by pressing
the mode button, adjust your height, press mode, adjust your age, press mode, select your gender, press mode, select between normal and athlete, press mode and you will hear a beep to confirm. Then to store, press either the up button for memory #s 1,3 and 5 or the down button for #s 2,4 and 6, press mode and there will be another beep to confirm.

Still with me? If you just want your weight, you just step on the scale, but if you want to get your body fat and water %, you must press the up or down button to find your memory #, then press mode and wait for the beep before you step on the scale.

Now I don't know about you, but this procedure is a lot more cumbersome than any other scale I owned. So fine, I've now figured out how to work the thing. Getting even somewhat accurate results are another thing.

When I stepped on the scale, I would sometimes be surprised by the weight. I didn't think I could gain 7 pounds in one day (I eat very healthy and my weight range is usually between 3-4 pounds). But if you step on the scale again, like some other digital scales, it seems to remember your last weight and won't give you your real weight. So I have to put some other object on it to get a reading and then the scale resets. I step on the scale again and my weight is now 6 pounds less than the original reading!

The body water % didn't fluctuate too much and the body fat % was 3% higher than the reading on the last scale I owned (Conair Thinner brand).

All in all, I am returning this scale and going back to the drawing board in finding something that is even the least bit accurate.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking scale, YOU WONT GET A completely accurate scale in this price range, July 1, 2006

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This review is from: Taylor 5557 Body Fat Analyzer and Scale with Unique Glass Platform (Health and Beauty)

this is a good scale. I was weary, didnt have many reviews. I paid $50 after a $10 instant credit.
Weight is accurate, body fat and water are decently accurate for the price. The only accurate BF is clips or water tank. But to monitor progress from day to day, it is good.
ONLY ANNOYING THING: you need to bend down to select "user1" before you step on scale if you want BF and water hydration. if you only want weight just step on it.
I reviewed all other scales in this range (up to $100). This is a good buy. unlimited warranty, Taylor is here in the USA u can get good cust service, unlike others. I lift weights 4 times a week and am monitoring this to see how much fat i can loose.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just not accurate, August 2, 2006

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E. Cook (Addison, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taylor 5557 Body Fat Analyzer and Scale with Unique Glass Platform (Health and Beauty)

Inaccurate. The same issues that plague cheaper scales. I might accept this if it was a $20 scale, but it isn't. A scale this price should at least be able to produce accurate weight readings.

Do not buy if you can find something comparable with good accuracy.