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<blockquote data-quote="Max Heat" data-source="post: 638678" data-attributes="member: 43153"><p>I recently bought one of the cheapos, and here are the pros/cons (from MY perspective, anyways):</p><p></p><p>PROS: 1/100th of a grain accuracy (that's the main reason I went with that particular one); clear plastic lid/cover to prevent air currents from affecting the readings; runs on batteries (4xAAA) or external AC/DC power (using an adapter [AC] or a USB power cable [DC]); highly portable (but not exactly pocket-sized); also weighs in mg (1/1000 of a gram); a brass calibration weight IS included; price wuz rite.</p><p></p><p>CONS: VERY sensitive to vibrations (like when somebody walks by) AND air currents (the clear hinged cover touches the pan when closed, so not really usable for blocking the air currents); runs down batteries pretty fast, despite having an LCD (as opposed to LED) display; but my biggest beef - it takes way too long to fully re-stabilize (at least 20 seconds, I would say), every time a small amount of weight (like a few granules of powder) is added. If not given enough time, the readings WILL be off. I think this might be the issue that most are having with digitals, in terms of accuracy/repeatability.</p><p></p><p>For the individual who is a real nit-picker when it comes to accuracy (like me), but also has oodles and oodles of patience (unlike me), it just might be the ideal scale.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Max Heat, post: 638678, member: 43153"] I recently bought one of the cheapos, and here are the pros/cons (from MY perspective, anyways): PROS: 1/100th of a grain accuracy (that's the main reason I went with that particular one); clear plastic lid/cover to prevent air currents from affecting the readings; runs on batteries (4xAAA) or external AC/DC power (using an adapter [AC] or a USB power cable [DC]); highly portable (but not exactly pocket-sized); also weighs in mg (1/1000 of a gram); a brass calibration weight IS included; price wuz rite. CONS: VERY sensitive to vibrations (like when somebody walks by) AND air currents (the clear hinged cover touches the pan when closed, so not really usable for blocking the air currents); runs down batteries pretty fast, despite having an LCD (as opposed to LED) display; but my biggest beef - it takes way too long to fully re-stabilize (at least 20 seconds, I would say), every time a small amount of weight (like a few granules of powder) is added. If not given enough time, the readings WILL be off. I think this might be the issue that most are having with digitals, in terms of accuracy/repeatability. For the individual who is a real nit-picker when it comes to accuracy (like me), but also has oodles and oodles of patience (unlike me), it just might be the ideal scale. [/QUOTE]
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