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Old 09-18-2008, 09:45 AM   #1  
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Question Buying a scale

I'm looking to buy a digital scale to weigh food to help with portion control. I want a scale that's really accurate and possible does alternate weights (like ounces and grams.) Can I get some input on what would be best to invest in?
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Old 09-18-2008, 10:02 AM   #2  
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I remember there was a relatively cheap ($20) one for sale at Linens 'n Things. But, I don't know brand names.

(The one I bought isn't digital, but I just went into the store & spent a quick $10 to have some way to measure my food.)
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Here's the one I have:
http://www.target.com/Chefmate-Digit...20scale&page=1

It has a tare function, which I love, and you can switch between imperial and metric with the push of a button.

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Old 09-18-2008, 12:03 PM   #4  
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this is the scale that i have. It was failry cheap and works just fine. It has ounces and grams and a tare button. Nothing too fancy, but it gets the job done.
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Old 09-18-2008, 03:03 PM   #5  
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i dont weigh my food so im afraid i cant assist....
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Old 09-18-2008, 11:59 PM   #6  
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Try Bed Bath and Beyond. They have some really good scales there, and you can get 20% off coupons! :P

Crate and Barrel has a really knowledgeable staff, although I don't know how many stores carry digi scales.
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Old 09-24-2008, 03:56 PM   #7  
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This is the one I have and it is fantastic. It gives you the actual calories and nutrition information on foods that do not come with a nutrition label. The scale is very accurate and the best thing I like about it is the fact the the "tray" thing that you sit the food/bowl on does not come off. The one I had from Target used to come off all the time and if it did not sit exactly where is should it weighed wrong.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/v...-Facts-Display

I did order mine from QVC not sure if you would be able to find them elsewhere.
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Old 09-24-2008, 04:01 PM   #8  
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I have an Escali scale that does both grams and ounces and has a tare feature. I really like it.
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