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High-tech body fat scale
- Wirelessly transmits weight to PC or mobile device
- Tracks multiple users
- Easy setup
- Attractive design
- Expensive
- Might not work as well on carpet
No ordinary scale, the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale is exactly what it sounds like -- a high-tech bathroom scale that can track your weight and body mass index (BMI) by sending measurements wirelessly to your computer, iPhone, iPad or Android phone. From there, you can view graphs and track weight data, and you can use Withings' software to get more health information. The Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale performs better in user reviews at Amazon.com than competing connected scales, including the LifeSource UC-324THW Wireless Scale (*Est. $100).
Reviewers agree that the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale is attractive, with a sleek glass surface. To set it up on your wireless network, you'll need to find your router's security settings, but once you have that info, owners say it's easy to set up. From there, you can access your data from a computer, mobile device or web application like Google Health. The scale can track up to eight users, sending their data to a different account, and each account can be password protected so other users can't view it. Graphs and charts are printable for reporting to physicians or other practitioners, and individual users can grant access to online data to personal trainers or nutritional consultants. You also can choose to post your weight and BMI on Twitter, Facebook or your blog.
Because all reviewers agree that the scale works well, the main question in reviews is whether you need an Internet-connected scale. That's a question you'll need to answer for yourself, but those who've tested the scale say it's worth the investment and could be a good motivational tool.
Amazon.com is the best source for reviews of the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale, with more than 260 owner-written reviews. Other reviews can be found at tech-minded websites like Wired and Gizmodo.com.
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1. Amazon.com
Out of more than 260 user reviews at Amazon.com, more than 170 owners give the Withings WiFi scale a perfect rating. Only a few give it the lowest score. Despite the high price, owners clearly love this scale. Some user reviews describe setup and use in great detail.
Review: Withings WiFi Body Scale, Contributors to Amazon.com
This review is a bit more philosophical than some of the reviews we read for the Withings Wi-Fi scale. The author isn't sure that the scale is worth $170, but he concedes that people love statistics and that the scale's tracking features could be a good motivator.
Review: Keep Track of Personal Stats with Wi-Fi Bathroom Scale, Chad Sapieha, Nov. 18, 2010
This reviewer makes a point not noted in many other reviews; he had a hard time getting the scale to work properly on low-pile carpet, even though special carpet feet are included. Otherwise, the scale is recommended.
Review: Withings Scale Review, Christen Costa, Dec. 23, 2009
"The obvious question here is whether or not you need a web-enabled scale" writes John Biggs, though he is clearly enthralled with the Withings scale. Although he doesn't compare it to any other scales, he imagines that the technology would help him lose weight.
Review: Review: Withings Wi-Fi Scale, John Biggs, Feb. 9, 2010
"The Wi-Fi Scale from Withings isn't the only web-connected digital scale on the market, but for now, it's the best we've stepped on," writes Steven Leckart, who tests the scale with multiple users. He says the scale is simple to use.
Review: Smart Scale Crunches Numbers to Keep You Thin, Steven Leckart, Aug. 26, 2010
6. Gizmodo.com
This review's summary says it all, "Expensive but worth it." The author points out that spending $160 on a scale isn't unfathomable if it lasts for many years; most owners spend $20 to $40 on a scale several times throughout a lifespan.
Review: Withings Wi-Fi Scale Review (A Scale for the Year 2010), Jason Chen, Dec. 3, 2009
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