Where there is smoke…there is probably a weed smoker and perhaps even a dealer.  You’ll probably also find a laptop or some sort of computer laying around their crib playing Sienfeld reruns.  And it’s not like this mouse will prevent the PoPo from deeming them a drug wielding and dealing suspect, it will perhaps add a certain level of bewildered amustment when the cops perform their drug raid.

The USB Optical Mouse with Pocket Digital Scale is not just your regular optical mouse.  In fact, it doubles as a digital scale that can measure objects weighing 0.1g to 500g.  Just pop off the cover, insert two AAA batteries and what was once a one trick pony will become a multifaceted device.  It even has a backlit LCD display.

Brando – who else – sells it for just $22.

While a step forward for Tanita, their new line of scales featuring an SD card slot still pale in comparison to the Withings WiFi Scale.  Using the SD card, you can transfer information such as chronological graphs and such to your computer.

Available sometime next month there’s no word on exactly what the price will be.  I have a BMI and water weight scale from Tanita and for the most part I have been satisfied with the accuracy.  The controls could be better but it’s nice to know where you’re at in terms of body fat and water weight.

Any interest in a scale like this?

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Losing weight is never fun or easy. And then there is the inherent challenge of tracking your results and understanding what you’ve accomplished. Enter the Withings Scale. It removes the headache often associated with tracking your weight loss all the while adding some much needed pizazz to the often stark and boring bathroom.

Setting up the Withings Scale takes about 5 minutes. Keep in mind its has WiFi built-in, which wirelessly sends your stats to the Withings website, so first you’ll need to toss in the 4 included AAA batteries and plug it into your computer using the provided USB cord. I know, I know, it’s wireless so why the plug?  In order to provide the scale with your router’s password (if you have one) and SSID info this is essential. Fortunately, Withings has made this process pain free and this is the only time you’ll have to plug it in.

The Withings Scale, like any scale, requires a flat even surface in order to measure your weight. Included are 4 additional feet designed for use on carpet. Instead of providing a set of snap on feet, though, they opted for double sided adhesive tape. In my package only two pieces of adhesive were provided and due to my carpet’s plushness, which I assure you is of the norm, the scale was unable to properly measure my weight, even with the appropriate carpet feet attached. With that said, stick to hard surfaces with this scale if you want your true weight.

Not only can the Withings scale measure your total weight, but also sends a small electrical current through your body to measure your body’s fat, resulting in your BMI. The scale requires that you stand barefoot on its surface and wait 10-15 seconds after measuring your body weight.  An indicator bar shows your progress and when complete displays your BMI and fat in pounds. Sure, it’s not as accurate as visiting your doctor, but it provides a healthy perspective so you understand what is lean mass versus body mass – something people often confuse after working out for many weeks only to find that their body weight has slightly increased.

So what’s up with the WiFi or wireless part of the Withings Scale? Ever time you step on to the scale to measure your body weight and BMI it automatically transmits the results over your home’s Internet connection to the Withings website. There you can track your progress and set objectives. Of course you’ll need to sign up for an account and login each time you’d like to review your stats.

More than one person can use the Withings Scale to track their weight and assuming that your weight and BMI are different enough the Withings’ service will recognize this and add a new user, marking them as unknown until a profile is created.

The website also allows you to attach comments to your weight as well as review just your fat, lean mass or just total weight. It’s can also display an easy to understand graph and if you so choose (don’t know why you would) you can share your results via twitter, other Withings users or embed your stats on a web page. Additionally, you can also change the time period at which you view your stats (e.g. monthly, biweekly, hourly, etc).

The Withings Scale is by far the world’s most advanced scale. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s aesthetically kick ass. I did find a few errors on the Website during their initial launch, but they seemed to have fixed those. Also, for those of you that don’t know any better you’ll like their ‘tips’ section which provides a greater understanding of terms such as ‘BMI’, and some ways to maximize the Withings Scales effectiveness. Yeah, it’s a bit on the hefty side when it comes to price tag ($159), but no other scale allows you to access your body weight, BMI or lean mass on your iPhone.  With 50% of the US population approaching obesitity I can only recommend that every US citizen purchase a Withings Scale, because what seems like an expensive purchase initially will result in some huge savings – healthy savings that is – later in life.

You can buy the Withings Scale direct or from Amazon for $159.

Pros:

• Built-in WiFi connects your stats to the net
• Easy to use website
• Quick and easy setup

Cons:

• A bit fragile
• Doesn’t work on semi-plush carpet
• No rechargeable batteries

Probably the best thing you can do for your fat friend is get them this Animal Scale.  Especially during the holiday season when over eating is easily overlooked, at least there’s no numbers displayed on this scale.

It seems kind of drastic to me as you are either a duck or a pig?  No cute small dog in between there?  Either way it’s an expensive gag gift.  On sale now for $42.

[via CraziestGadgets]

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There aren’t too many instances when I need to weigh my liquids, but nonetheless the Taylor Digital Measuring Cup and Scale can do just that.  As we wrote in August the SmartMeasure Cup got picked up for actual retail sale and now it is here and available from Amazon for just $30.

It can weigh food or liquids, has a 4.4 lb or 1 Liter capacity, can measure in pounds, ounces, militers, grams and fluid ounces and hopefully still contains the recipe list.  I’m a bit concerned, though, since the cup seems to use a built-in, non-replaceable Lithium Battery.  Once that goes dead you’ve just got a $30 plastic measuring cup.

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I’ve long held the opinion that at home scales serve little to no purpose. After all, most people don’t use them to track their weight loss but just see if they’ve lost weight. However, Withings Connected Scale does all that and more.

Not only does it feature an easy to read digital display, but stuffed inside is WiFi that automatically connects with the Internet to track and store your measurements. And because measuring the good old LBs isn’t accurate enough – muscles weighs more than fat – the scale can also zap you with a low intensity current to measure your body to fat ratio.

The Withings scale is available now for about $184, and if you so choose you can download their compatible iPhone app that lets you review your history any where you go.

[via Gadgetlab]

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Anxiety sucks.  Piece of mind is awesome.  The Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale is here to keep gray hairs at bay while possibly saving you money while traveling through airports.  As any traveler knows, most airlines charge you a fee if your checked luggage is over 50 pounds.  To help alleviate the stressful pondering about how much your luggage weighs, the Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale easily lets you weigh your items on the fly.

The Balanzza is quite ergonomic and feels very much like a heavy duty dog toy.  It has a large oval LCD screen and three bright and easy to read buttons.  Not even having to glance at any type of instruction manual, the Balanzza was a breeze to operate.  Its durable strap fastened securely around my large bike bag and all I had to do was turn it on and lift.  Capable of displaying up to 100 pounds it can also show readings in Kilograms.  The Balanzza uses two AA batteries and as long as you don’t leave it on they should last for a while.

Nothing really to dislike about the Balanzza.  It works great out of the box and requires no learning whatsoever.  Super cheap, this is a must buy for anyone who does a fair amount of traveling and is always acquiring more stuff as they go.  Short review, but totally positive!

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Compact and lightweight
• Cheap

Cons:

• May look suspect going through airport screening
• Not that cool of a name, sounds like a weird pizza

Buy it here for $17!