A&D Medical LifeSource UA-787EJ

The A&D Medical LifeSource UA-787EJ is a full-featured blood pressure monitor that includes a power adapter. The self-inflating unit uses the company's Easy-Fit cuff which, at 2 inches (5 cm) larger than most medium cuffs, fits more upper-arm sizes. The memory can store a whopping 280 blood pressure readings, along with date and time. Three programmable alarms remind users to take blood pressure readings, and an irregular heartbeat feature compensates for that condition. For a full-featured monitor that received better user recommendations overall, consider the Omron 10 Series BP785 (*Est. $80) .

The American Foundation for the Blind provides the most comprehensive review of the A&D Medical LifeSource UA-787EJ, taking into consideration the unit's usability and accuracy for people with impaired vision. British newspaper The Daily Mail also does a good job of reviewing the UA-787EJ. Each blood pressure monitor is assessed by a patient and a physician, and its accuracy is compared to that of a professional-grade monitor. Amazon.com has about 60 user reviews, and a few stand out as being particularly thorough. A review from About.com offers the least detail, and it doesn't explain the review criteria. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)