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Part of any responsible weight loss or fitness program should involve picking out an accurate scale to monitor results. This model from Taylor guarantees precise weight readings and runs on a lithium battery--which is not likely to die or weaken during the lifetime of the scale. The scale’s attractive tempered-glass top mounts on an industrial-style chrome base, and measures 12-3/4 inches across, offering a spacious platform to stand on. The scale turns on with a quick step onto the glass platform. A large 1-inch LCD display makes it easy to see readings without bending down. Weight readings lock and display for 5 seconds before the unit shuts off to conserve battery power. The scale holds up to 400 pounds, and is covered by Taylor under a 5 year warranty.
Product Description
Part of any responsible weight loss or fitness program should involve picking out an accurate scale to monitor results. This model from Taylor guarantees precise weight readings and runs on a lithium battery--which is not likely to die or weaken during the lifetime of the scale. The scale’s attractive tempered-glass top mounts on an industrial-style chrome base, and measures 12-3/4 inches across, offering a spacious platform to stand on. The scale turns on with a quick step onto the glass platform. A large 1-inch LCD display makes it easy to see readings without bending down. Weight readings lock and display for 5 seconds before the unit shuts off to conserve battery power. The scale holds up to 400 pounds, and is covered by Taylor under a 5 year warranty.
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225 of 238 people found the following review helpful
UPDATE: Over seven years and it is still working on the same battery!
I got this scale just for the "upscale" look. It's sleek metal with glass. They state that the lithium battery lasts a long time, so we'll see. It does take four rotations of the `zeros' to fly by before your weight is shown (to the half pound). It looks great and it's cheap. It's thick glass, so if your weight shows more than you expected, you can toss this sucker across the room and it won't break!
I got this scale just for the "upscale" look. It's sleek metal with glass. They state that the lithium battery lasts a long time, so we'll see. It does take four rotations of the `zeros' to fly by before your weight is shown (to the half pound). It looks great and it's cheap. It's thick glass, so if your weight shows more than you expected, you can toss this sucker across the room and it won't break!
111 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By Earl
My Taylor 7506 scale is extremely accurate. I have done a side by side comparison with three balance beam scales in the local hospital and the Taylor agreed with the balance beam scales to within less than 0.2 lbs (i.e. the difference was not measurable). I repeated this comparison on two separate occasions with the same results.
However, there are 4 important things to know about the Taylor scale if you want accurate weight measurements.
1) The scale is supported by four feet; the weight sensors are located under the two feet on either side of the readout and the other two feet are fixed to the bottom of the scale just for support. If you drag the scale across the floor (e.g. pull it out from under a cabinet) it is better to lift it by the end where the readout is located and drag it on the two fixed feet; this will reduce the risk of damaging the pressure sensitive feet.
2) after moving the scale, the first reading may be off by as much as 0.6 lbs
3) the scale remembers one reading and it will not change this reading unless you change the weight by more than 1 lb. This means that, if you move the scale you are likely to get an incorrect reading the first time you step on the scale; if you then weigh yourself repeatedly, this same incorrect value will appear every time you step on the scale. This memory makes it appear that the reading is repeatable (a desirable characteristic) but repeating an incorrect value is misleading.
4) to get an accurate weight measurement after moving the scale, first pick up an object (e.g. a book) that weighs about 2 lbs and step on the scale holding this object; then put the object down and step on the scale again to get an accurate reading of your weight. This procedure will cause the scale to forget the first inaccurate reading after you moved the scale, and it will give you an accurate reading when you step on the scale the second time after putting the 2 lb object aside.
My Taylor scale gives extremely repeatable readings in a series of measurements when I erase the memory between measurements by picking up and putting down various weights of 2 lbs or more. I find fluctuations only when the weight I want to measure lies between the readout values which are spaced 0.2 lbs apart.
However, there are 4 important things to know about the Taylor scale if you want accurate weight measurements.
1) The scale is supported by four feet; the weight sensors are located under the two feet on either side of the readout and the other two feet are fixed to the bottom of the scale just for support. If you drag the scale across the floor (e.g. pull it out from under a cabinet) it is better to lift it by the end where the readout is located and drag it on the two fixed feet; this will reduce the risk of damaging the pressure sensitive feet.
2) after moving the scale, the first reading may be off by as much as 0.6 lbs
3) the scale remembers one reading and it will not change this reading unless you change the weight by more than 1 lb. This means that, if you move the scale you are likely to get an incorrect reading the first time you step on the scale; if you then weigh yourself repeatedly, this same incorrect value will appear every time you step on the scale. This memory makes it appear that the reading is repeatable (a desirable characteristic) but repeating an incorrect value is misleading.
4) to get an accurate weight measurement after moving the scale, first pick up an object (e.g. a book) that weighs about 2 lbs and step on the scale holding this object; then put the object down and step on the scale again to get an accurate reading of your weight. This procedure will cause the scale to forget the first inaccurate reading after you moved the scale, and it will give you an accurate reading when you step on the scale the second time after putting the 2 lb object aside.
My Taylor scale gives extremely repeatable readings in a series of measurements when I erase the memory between measurements by picking up and putting down various weights of 2 lbs or more. I find fluctuations only when the weight I want to measure lies between the readout values which are spaced 0.2 lbs apart.
80 of 88 people found the following review helpful
I've had this scale for over 4 years. It has moved with me three times. It looks great, and the glass design makes your bathroom look bigger because you can see through to the floor. It is a fabulous scale and very consistent. I don't notice any of the problems listed in the negative reviews and plan to buy one for my parents. I have noticed that it takes 1-2 extra tries when it's cold (below 50 degrees). My battery still works great after 4 years, and I use the scale 3-4 times a day. I love this scale!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent scale
This scale is very good--really like the styling and very easy to read. Only drawback for me is I can't leave it under my vanity and pull it out to use like I did my old scale. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Victoria Bouffard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Taylor 7506 Glass and Chrome scale.
The first scale we received was off by 40-50 pounds. Amazon was great about replacing and crediting for shipping. The second scale seems to be right on the money.
Published 1 day ago by Jewel Moyers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Scale
Very good looking scale and very accurate. It is rated number one by Consumer Reports and that is why we chose it.
Published 2 days ago by W. F. Lehman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Annoying
It seems accurate, but I have to step on it TWICE to get it to zero. Then once it shows 0.00, you have jump on quickly so it will get your weight. Stupid. I wouldn't buy one again.
Published 3 days ago by Marissa
3.0 out of 5 stars
Came with small, yet noticeable, gouge on bottom of glass plate.
Purchased based, also, on CR review and a one Amazon customer review on 'how to really use it'. Have seen this scale around gyms, Health and Safety Orgs., and stuff. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Jeff Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Weigh In
Clean looking. Weight display easy to read. Shows weight more than just a pound, but an ounce, too. Easy to life to other places
Published 5 days ago by traveler
5.0 out of 5 stars
EASY
All I did was pull the little strip out for the battery and place it on a level surface and I was in business. Very happy with this scale.
Published 6 days ago by Leslie
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not accurate!
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This scale would display weight variances of 3 to 5 pounds sometimes within hours. I calibrated it with a medical weight scale at my gym. Not accurate at all!
This scale would display weight variances of 3 to 5 pounds sometimes within hours. I calibrated it with a medical weight scale at my gym. Not accurate at all!
Published 6 days ago by Dennis J. Eckerd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Taylor 7506 Glass and Chrome Digital Scale Taylor 7506 Glass and...
I was very skeptical about his product but now I am glad I bought it. As far as i can tell it is accurate and consistent. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Robert Mocklin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sleek Scale That Keeps Me On Track
I ordered this scale after reading about it on the Consumer Reports website. First of all, Amazon's price was well below the list price quoted by CR, so that's a plus right there. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Emily in NJ
