| | |  | Thermometers | Home » » » Omron MC 514 Ear Thermometer with Advanced Temperature Scanning | | | | | | | 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. | | | 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
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.06 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 35 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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44 of 45 found the following review helpful:
 A decent ear thermometer.May 17, 2007
By Joseph Ku
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 0.2*F. 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 2*F 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.
32 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Nice ProductNov 11, 2006
By Michael S. Middleton
The Omron MC 514 Thermometer works terrific. I am a nurse and the thermometer is very accurate. I use the thermometer at work, but will probably pick one up for home use as well.
16 of 19 found the following review helpful:
don't look for accuracyMar 23, 2006
By A. Lashway
This thermometer is as fast as advertised but it consistently measures a degree lower than oral thermometers...I can see that this would be a very good product for children as long as you remember to compensate for the difference.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Works great and easy to use.Nov 03, 2007
By J. Kurz
"J. Q. Public"
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.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Works great. Easy to use.Mar 25, 2008
By Earthdog
"Michael"
The instructions for this item are very clearly stated. From other descriptions of the item, I thought the beeps, and then the next step, and..... we're going to be a hassle. Not at all. I tested it 5 times across 30 minutes, while working at my computer and read the same temp- with minor variations each time. For the price, ease, and verification process, this is an excellent home thermometer.
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