The Giz Wiz for the Week of December 11, 2012. Show 1394

A scale that's lost a lot of weight.

The Portable Body Scale is designed to save space! The ultra compact design means you can fit it anywhere in your bathroom or take it on the road when you travel. (It's also handy for weighing your suitcase before you go to the airport!) Made of toughened glass, this scale is seriously strong and will hold up to 330 pounds. Since the platform you stand on is smaller than a normal scale, you weigh yourself in a slightly different way. You step on the Portable Body Scale without looking down to read the LED’s. After you hear a beep you step off the scale and the red LEDs will light up to give you a steady and clear reading. You can select pounds or kilograms with the flick of a switch. There’s no on/off switch. It goes on when you step on it, and automatically shuts-off to conserve battery after about 8 seconds of non-use. Made of super tough glass, which the company reminds you can be slippery when wet. Minimum Weight is 11 lb / 5 kg, so this is not a good postage scale! Maximum Weight: 330 lb / 150 kg. It’s powered by 2 AAA (not included). The Portable Body Scale is small enough for backpack, travel bag, etc. Dimensions: approx. 8.27" x 4.33" x 0.79". Unit weight: 15.6 oz  $29.99

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