Operator error or just not accurate?

I really like the ease of use of this item. My problem lies with the different results I get. I can take what I think are identical readings in one ear and get slightly different results. Then if I compare with readings from my other ear the numbers get even further apart. I just got an oral thermometer that tracks pretty well with an ear thermometer at our doctor's office. The Mabis ear thermometer will usually be 1-2 degrees different than either of those. I can't rely on it, which is unfortunate because I really love the backlit screen, memory settings, travel case it comes with, and how it beeps to indicate when you're running a fever.

[Saturday, July 26, 2008]

Good thermometer, easy to use

This is a good thermometer, easy to use. It makes a noise when it's done reading your temperature, which makes it easy to take your own. I also like that you don't have to use any disposable parts, which is sanitary enough if you're using it just on your family.

[Thursday, April 24, 2008]

Not worth the money!!!

1) Item looks better on screen than in your hands.
2) When you first turn on the thermometer LCD screen says, "Lo" for Low battery.
3) No off button, to conserve battery power.
4) Temperature is instantaneous but inconsistent, especially if taken in one ear and then the next, usually off by a whole degree. It's far worse when taken simultaneously. You get different results every time.
5) Unreliable. Inconsistent. Not worth the money. Bad choice.

[Tuesday, April 15, 2008]

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