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HomeHealth ProductsOral HealthBD Digital Thermometer |
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38 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Easy to use and accurate Mar 18, 2008
By c2gprez
I researched thermometers through Consumer Reports before deciding on this one (and after breaking the old-fashioned mercury thermometer that I'd had for years, and loved). This was the most highly-rated one that CU reviewed and I can see why. It's extremely easy to use and very accurate. I would definitely recommend this product.
27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Works great! May 24, 2009
By J. Fisher
"Entrepreneur"
I bought this thermometer based on several reviews that I had read and that it had been recommended in Consumer Reports. I have been using this product for about 2 months now for recording my morning temperature as part of tracking my fertility.
Pros: I brought this to my gynecologist appointment and asked my nurse practitioner to take my temperature. Since their equipment has to be checked regularly for accuracy, I figured it would be a good test to see how accurate this thermometer really is. The BD Digital thermometer came up with the same temperature as the clinic thermometer...very accurate!
In addition, it comes with a case to protect the display and keep the probe end from getting dirty between uses.
When you turn on the thermometer it will give you the last temperature it recorded and there is a backlight feature.
Cons: You do have to be more patient with this thermometer than some others out there as it takes approximately 1 minute to get the temperature, but this is part of its accuracy...if it took less time, it would not be as accurate.
Also in order to let you know that it is still working, it beeps every four seconds until it is done when it beeps 3 more times. The beeping wouldn't be so bad, except it is quite loud. I put my finger over the hole in the underside of the thermometer to dampen the noise a bit.
The backlight does not stay on the whole time the display is on. I'm sure it is to save battery life; and since the thermometer does give you it's last recorded temp when you turn it on again, it really isn't that big of a deal for me.
Overall, I really like this product and would buy it again as the cons are not really that bad and the thermometer is so accurate.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Quality Thermometer May 06, 2008
By H. S. Cianciola
I purchased this thermometer b/c Consumer Reports recommended it. It takes longer to record a temperature than an "instant read" digital thermometer, but it's cheaper and just as accurate. I recommend it.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Accurate, Dependable Sep 28, 2009
Strong reviews from Amazon and Consumer Reports convinced me to buy the BD Digital Thermometer - after being disappointed by several other types over the years.
The pluses:
- The construction is solid and the fit and finish are better than competing units.
-Accuracy and consistency are excellent. Our three BD units always read within 0.1 degree of one another.
-The memory feature is handy. The thermometer upon startup displays the last temperature.
Minor issue:
If you immediately take your temperature again, the unit will display a temperature higher by 0.4 degree or so. This and other digital thermometers are most accurate on the first reading. Digital thermometers have to compensate for the loss of heat from the housing. If there is retained heat from an immediately prior use, the unit will read a bit high on the second use. So, rely on the first reading.
Notes:
- This unit takes about a minute to display your temperature. However, test reports show that units that display a result more rapidly are less accurate.
- Hold this and any thermometer in place under the tongue without shifting. The tip should be fairly deep into the back of the mouth for the most accurate reading.
- Body temperature can vary 1 to 2 degrees through the day. Temperature is usually lowest in the early morning and peaks in late afternoon. Don't worry about there variances.
Bottom line: Well constructed, accurate and dependable.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
accurate Mar 11, 2009
By kimili
"kimili"
This works great! It is easy to use, has a backlite so you can read it in the dark, the batteries last forever since it automatically shuts off after reading, no worries it saves the last reading just turn it back on. Feels smooth and long enough for both infant and adult use. It is a very accurate thermometer but slow...between 30secs - 90 secs! depending on the times...not ideal for a baby but wonderful for older kids and adults.
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