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  1. 10th May 2010, 11:52 PM #1
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    Default Digital Measuring Tape

    I just bought a couple of the digital measuring tapes at this link:

    ThinkGeek :: Digital Measuring Tape

    I have had problems in some situations trying to read the tiny graduations on measuring tapes. I then thought that an accurate measuring tape with digital readout would be just the ticket - and I haven't been disappointed.

    Apart from metric readout, it also shows imperial measurements with real fractions ( eg 14 11/16 ) as well as using decimal places. And of course you can also read the measurements off the tape. The unit is very accurate indeed and is easy to calibrate after a battery change.

    It took about a minute to get used to the slightly different way of using a digital readout but I am much more confident now of my measurements.
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    What a great idea. (Although not needed by me as my up close vision is quite good.)
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    Cool.

    .... but you passed on the laser guided scissors??
    Cheers, Ern
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsser View Post
    Cool.

    .... but you passed on the laser guided scissors??

    Wow. And I thought you were kidding. I love the "laser accurate haircuts" picture.
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    Default Digital Measure.

    Hi TP1,
    I have something similar, that also records, & has a laser as well. Laser is good for showing Objects on pictures, blackboards, etc.
    Where did you purchase your Measure, & at what cost please.
    Mine takes 3 small finger nail size batteries.
    What does the one you have take.
    Mine is approx 8 yrs. old, made by CMJ.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikm View Post
    Wow. And I thought you were kidding. I love the "laser accurate haircuts" picture.
    I'd never try to kid a geek ;-}
    Cheers, Ern
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    Quote Originally Posted by issatree View Post
    Hi TP1,
    I have something similar, that also records, & has a laser as well. Laser is good for showing Objects on pictures, blackboards, etc.
    Where did you purchase your Measure, & at what cost please.
    Mine takes 3 small finger nail size batteries.
    What does the one you have take.
    Mine is approx 8 yrs. old, made by CMJ.
    Regards,
    issatree.
    The battery is CR 2032. This suits me fine as I bought a box of these on Ebay quite cheaply. The cost of each tape in USD is $24.99. I bought 2 and I was charged a further $29 for express postage for both items.

    This digital measure will also record the measurement so that you can read it after the tape has been released.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsser View Post
    Cool.

    .... but you passed on the laser guided scissors??
    Yes I did. I started looking at that site for gift ideas. You know, novelty items always create a smile or two. I was relieved when I saw the digital tape measure after it arrived because the makers built it as a serious tool, even though a site like "Think Geek" thinks its a a bit geeky.

    For my gift idea ( for a friend) I was going to give the other digital tape measure I bought.
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