So...after reading this thread:
Got myself a Salter 1450 Scale.....
I decided that a scale like this might be a good purchase for me. I was telling my hubby about it, and how I wanted to look for it in a couple of stores in town before ordering it online. So today he phoned me at work from a store in town (he has the day off today - lucky stinker), and said that they didn't have the Salter scale, but they do have a Fresco scale that appears to do the same thing. And it's only $48 on sale (regular $80)!!! What a steal! So he's buying it for me!
It's called a Fresco Electronic Nutrition Scale. The model number is FSC-100 (but apparently the model number isn't super easy to find on the box). It has over 900 food items programed into it. It doesn't look like you can program your own stuff in, but with 900+ items already in there, what more could there be?? For that price I'm willing to guestimate on the occassional odd item that isn't in there. AND....it's a pretty cool-looking little number. It's trendy enough that I'll have no problem leaving it on my counter all the time.
The only thing I don't love (but this might be the same with the Salter) is that you have to look in the booklet everytime for the food code to type into the scale. But I'm sure in time I'll have all my regular food codes memorized.
Anyway...if you're in Canada and interested in one of these, this sale is at Canadian Tire. Otherwise, I'm sure you can find it online, although possibly not as cheap. The only one I found online is at:
Brand Name Discount Kitchen Appliances, Discount Housewares, Shopping for Cuisinart & Kitchen Aid.
but I didn't look very long. I have no idea if that's a reputable site to purchase from.
Anyway....just thought I'd pass on the info incase anyone else wants to get in on this deal!
