It's that time again. And this time, I've dug deep to find some really nice new scales, some with pretty scary technology attached. For those of you on the Fresh Start kick, here's a great scale tip sheet. For those of you who HATE scales and don't want to have one in your home, this is just eye candy :-). And BTW, how many of you actually DO have a scale in your home?
High Tech & Concept
• Withings Wifi Body Scale - $159, perhaps not for everyone, but this new scale will not only tell you your weight (correctly), it will also send the data to your iPhone or Android phone via a free app. You can track your whole family's progress on different data lines (if you want to!).
• Pinhead Bathroom Scale by Jim Ruck - This is just for fun, as we think this is only still in concept form.
Digital
• Soehnle 63200 Legno Digital Bath Scale - $60, This is a standard digital scale, with the nice addition of a moisture-proof cherrywood veneer platform to soften its appearance.
• Seca 803 Personal Digital Scale - $60, White, spartan and affordable, this is my personal fave, and the one we have in our home.
• Tanita HD-357 Portable Scale - $65, Very slim, easy to carry and store.
• Soehnle 63538 Slim Design Quattrotronic Scale - $50, Very nice. Very slim.
• Alessi Bathroom Scale by Stefano Giovannoni - $170. Super svelte at only 1.5" thick. Made in 18/10 stainless steel mirror polished and thermoplastic resin. LED display.
• The GS-1 Siltec Digital Scale - $80, Might be the closest thing to invisible you can get: the platform is made of tempered glass.
• Salter 9007 Chocolate Black Glass Bathroom Scale - £29.99, Available in the UK only right now.
• Tanita HD351 Digital Scale with Memory - $72.
Analog
• Seca 760 mechanical scale - $130, It's not tiny, but in a range of bright colors, it's arguably the most attractive of the bunch.
• Health-o-Meter Analog Bathroom Scale - $72.87. Classic shape and a big, easy-to-read dial make this a great low-tech choice.
• The Detecto 437 eye-level physician scale - $209, This is totally old school for those retro punk folks out there. It may be tall but it's very narrow at 10.5" wide.
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a scale that is only a concept, or only available in the UK is not what I consider a "best"
I have one, a Tanika (I think that's the brand) in red, which was $64.99.
The retro analog scale is the most attractive - but it only goes up to 150lbs. - that's very low.
After years of not having a scale, I finally bit the bullet. It's not part of this "best" list, but I have to say that I am very pleased with the EatSmart Precision Premium Digital Bathroom Scale. It's accurate, consistent, slim and reasonably nice to look at (sort of a cross between the Salter and the Seca). You don't even have to tap it first before you step on. Extra bonus for those of us who are getting a little older, the numbers are big and brightly backlit in blue -- this means no squinting or guessing, which could be good or bad, I suppose. For around $35 on various sites, it's a most excellent bang for your buck.
Tho' I'd never spend over $30 for a scale, I love your "bests," including the "concept," the "only in the UK," and the 150-lb. limit analog scale (my fav). Great to see what's out there. I currently have a solar-powered scale. But it doesn't work so well in my small dark bathroom :)
I bought this EatSmart scale a few weeks ago based on the great reviews it got on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KXZ808/ref=oss_product
I like that it shipped with batteries included. It is pretty clean, minimal looking and was under $30.
I got an IKEA one for $6.
I used to have an IKEA one as well, but the weight was never the same twice -- you could step on it twice in five minutes and the difference would be as much as 9 lbs up or down!! I bought an analog scale -- not as nice as that red one -- from Amazon for about $30. More reliable. I weigh myself a lot.
I have the Withings scale and I love it. The scale also records your fat % (the manner in which it does this probably isn't the most accurate, but it'll give you a general idea) and displays your resulting BMI.
I also have it linked with dailyburn.com so I don't have to enter my weight in manually. For a numbers/visual person like me, it's great. :)
I don't care how much I weigh.
I don't care how much fat I have.
I only care how I appear in the mirror.
If I can't see anything lower than my navel when I look down, I know it's time to time to do something about it - either exercising more or skipping a few snacks.
I picked this scale up at Target recently when I switched gyms and the new one didn't have a scale (seriously... it's weird)
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-5599-Pound-Tempered-Fat-Body/dp/B001FWXFN6/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1294861420&sr=1-4
Not offensive to look at, but I keep it under the tub (clawfoot!) and just slide it out when needed (I totally just use my toes to pull it out via the handle so I don't ever actually have to bend down and do it), and does bodyfat % and all that fun stuff.
bepsf - All exercising really does is make you more hungry, rather than being good for losing weight :) But that is a religious debate for elsewhere. But skipping snacks (particularly sugary ones) will definitely help!
I used a scale until a few months ago when my one-year-old threw it into a bathtub full of water. I took it as a sign that I should stop weighing myself.
I've been feeling the need to buy a new one because turning on the Wii Fit to weigh myself is not very convenient. These are all lovely options, though I'll have to go with a cheap one in the event of another bathtub incident.
There are four EatSmart scale styles on Amazon for the "EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale" search on Amazon. I opted for a different one than gochrisgo, but all of them get rave reviews and are $27 - $37 (pssst! the over $30 ones have free shipping!). Great buy, no-frills, and I don't expect to have to buy another for many years.
"... some with pretty scary technology attached."
Really? Where? I know there are scales which do some interesting things, like calculate your BMI, or analyze your percent bodyfat. If any of the ones you list do that or anything even more "scary," I guess I'd have to click on all the links to find out, since all you gave were pics, names, links, and price. Don't mind a scale "beauty contest," but thought the teaser is your e-mail was deceptive. Just sayin'.
I got an EatSmart scale as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KXZ808) and I really like it. I don't *love* it, because, you know, it's a scale. But it's cute, lightweight, fits under my towel rack, accurate, and you don't have to do the tap thing for it to work.
The Seca is measured in kilogrammes, I think. That would be over 300 pounds. Pretty to look at....a bit pricey for me, though.
Funnily enough I just spent last week trying to find a scale that looked sleek and modern AND worked well. I tried and returned the Seco you mentioned--it wasn't white in color, but cream, and I thought in person the design looked kind of plastic and KMart cheesy (and the red logo didn't help). I settled on a Taylor #7404 brushed stainless steel with backlight one, available on Amazon. I like the analog Salter ones, but they're a little large for our small NYC bedroom. I LOVE the design of the pinhead scale you showed! :) He should make one with a narrower limed wood surround (less chunky profile that way) and fake moss you step onto, instead of pinheads.
I have the Health-O-Meter scales that are shown, but I bought mine for half that price thirteen years ago. The scale is easily accessible in my bathroom, and everyone who goes in there steps on it---I know because they always ask when they come out, "Is that scale accurate?" Yes. Yes it is.
The Detecto upright scale goes up to 400 lbs. Not sure where you get 150.
I love the upright scale in my doctor's office. That thing is heavy and sturdy. The Detecto looks a bit flimsy in comparison.
My mistake on the Seca - it must be kilos like someone said above - it goes up to 320lbs. - not 150lbs.
I dont think scales belong on the bathroom floor. It shrinks the floor and collects mildew. Its also not something that needs to be out everyday even if you do workout. Design is irrelevant for me in this category. Just hide the damn thing!
A great bathroom scale is the Eatsmart Precision Plus Digital Bathroom Scale with Ultra Wide Platform.
- Four Precision Sensors Ensure Accuracy
- Nice design
- Excellent reviews.
Salter Brecknell BFS-150 Digital Bath Scale is a cost-effective, smooth, floor range from a reliable name in medical machines, this digital restroom range may be the one for you. It works in kg, lb with 12-user memory and 1 guest space for storage. Groundwork is developed of easy-to-clean tempered cup with LCD display.
http://www.elitescales.com