Very Neat, 14 Jun. 2012

Just had a baby and knew we needed a thermometer. I looked at the traditional ones (ear, underarm etc) but our midwife suggested this model, as she has been evaluating it. At the price I paid (£25-ish) it is very good value and appears to be accurate when compared to control methods. It also allows you to test the temperature of surfaces, which is entertaining for about 30 seconds.

Using this device on a baby is a simple matter of turning it on, pressing start, aiming the light above the eyebrow and taking a reading. No contact, no fuss, an answer in a few seconds.

We also have a traditional thermometer as a backup, given to us as a present.

EDIT: We have since found that it is important to point the device at the head AND body in two separate readings. We found that the temperature between them can vary quite a bit, which is obvious when you consider it. We always use a traditional underarm thermometer when we have any doubt and find that there is a...

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Versatile and acurate, 21 Aug. 2012

Although the device is easy to operate, it is fundamental you read the users manual before taking any measurement.There are several measuring possibilities, so first it's important you know what you are about to measure.After a simple read of the instructions it is very easy to operate.I verified the accuracy of the thermometer and it was within 0.1 C degrees from a standard thermometer.Display indicates fever with a read color, wish is simple to read and understand.

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Displeased, 13 Sept. 2011

I bought this to go in my doctors bag to replace my trusty braun in-ear thermometer. I was hoping it would negate the need to use hygienic covers. The product arrived quickly and initialy looked promising but it keeps telling me people have a temperature when they dont and more worryingly has failed to detect when a patient actually does have a temperature.I have trialled it for 2 weeks now - checking it against my old thermometer and feel confident in saying that the reading it detects in no way correlates to the actual temperature of the patient. I will be returning this product. As a doctor I could not advise anybody to buy this product.

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