Omron MC 514 Ear Thermometer with Advanced Temperature Scanning

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 3.2 inches ; 1 ounces
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B000A5CEUE
UPC: 073796335144
Item model number: MC 514

Product Description

Omron's new and improved Worry Free Thermometer features the latest technology to provide fast and precise results. With 250 scans taken per second, patients can be sure the instant reading is accurate. For flexibility in usage, the thermometer provides readings in both Fahrenheit and Celsius, a memory feature recalling the last temperature reading and lens covers for hygienic use.

Product Features

Instant, one second reading (takes 250 scans per second)
Convenient storage case keeps thermometer and lens covers together
Engineered button placement ensures, safe comfortable use
Sleek design fits comfortably in the ear and in the palm of any size hand
Memory feature recalls last temperature reading

Customer Reviews

This thermometer works like this:
you press a button to turn it on, you'll hear 1 beep to signal battery is ok. Then you stick it in the ear, and wiggle it around until you hear two beep which signals that you've positioned it correctly. Once you hear the two beeps, hold it in that position and press the button again to mark the result.
Ignore the other reviewers' comments on inaccuracy.
The key to this and ALL ear thermometers is you have to practice getting it placed correctly in the ear channel. At least this model tells you that you've put it in the correct position, with the 2 beeps sequence. Once you've practiced getting it right, I get fairly consistent readings.
The difference between this and a $10 rectal thermometer reading is 0.2F. The difference can easily be accounted for because you're measuring two different parts of the body.
This model is spec'd to be accurate within +/- 0.5 F, (same as the $10 rectal thermometer, by the way).
Even though I don't know how accurate other brand's are spec'd to be, but I'm pretty sure you can't get much better than this in terms of accuracy. For goodness sacks, temperature readings could be thrown off by 1 or 2F by the earwax in your ear or whether you had a cold beverage in the past couple of minutes.
Expecting any more is unreasonable in my opinion.

Other than instructions that make it sound very difficult to use, this is a great product. It is NOT difficult to use. Just turn it on and stick it in your ear, wait for a beep and press the button. Presto! Instant temperature reading. I tested it along side my doctor's thermometer and it was dead on accurate. It was slightly expensive, but worth it for the accuracy and ease of use.