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ADE Joy Electronic Kitchen Scale with iPod Station by Frieling
Product SummaryManufacturer: Frieling Brand: Frieling Model: KE999 Color: Black Product features: - Multi-tasking digital kitchen scale with a licensed iPod docking/charging station; compatible with all current iPods (not included)
- Offers results in pounds, fluid ounces, or grams; weighs dry and liquid ingredients in increments of .04 ounces / 1 gram
- Includes an add-and-weigh (tare) function; includes battery and overload indicators, and an automatic shut off to preserve battery
- Speaker located in base; protective cover for iPod station is included
- Powered by one CR 2043 lithium battery; one battery comes included
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of ADE Joy Electronic Kitchen Scale with iPod StationCustomer Review: I Really Like it!! Summary: 5 Stars
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I selected the the "Joy iPod /iPhone Docking Station and Kitchen Scale" because I thought it would be a nice addition to my kitchen accessories. About a year ago, realizing that everyone enjoys spending time in the kitchen, I decided to focus my home improvement activities there. Since then I have installed a television, bookcases, a window seat, additional lighting, an overhead pot rack, and new cabinets. And we've bought a number of nice accessories.
My wife and I recently started a new diet with new recipies and portion control, so we need a good quality kitchen scale. And, as a person with more than 5,000 tracks on my I-pod, I enjoy having places to dock throughout the house. So I envisioned the "Joy Docking Station and Kitchen Scale" would be a nice addition to the kitchen.
After it arrived, I read the instructions. I learned that the scale runs off the battery (which is provided), and it can be easily adjusted to measure grams, kg, or lbs and ounces, or just ounces. When you first turn the unit on, you can change the unit of measure using the on/tare button within the first second or two, before it self-tares. The scale is as good as any basic kitchen scale, and has the required tare feature for sequential weighing, etc. Even if the ingredients in your sequential weigh aren't the same unit of measure, all you have to do is turn the unit off (leaving everything from the previous weigh on the scale), then turn it back on and change the unit of measure before it self tares. I haven't used it enough to know what clean-up will be like, but I don't envision any issues cleaning the glass plate or hard plastic. We'll see if I can keep the speaker clean.
The fidelity is on par with my other small iPod players, all lacking a strong, powerful bass. Yet personally, I don't want a large set of speakers in the kitchen. The volume control probably should have been moved around front, but this isn't a big deal.
The "Joy Docking Station/Kitchen Scale" absolutely charges my iPod. I'm not sure why other reviewers are having trouble with this. I'm looking at my iPod right now as it sits in the unit, with the "charging" image flashing on the screen. I'll update this review in a few weeks if I find that continued use, despite the appearance of the "charging" screen, seems to drain the battery. Sure, the unit needs to be plugged in, but this is to be expected. I hid a couple of horizontal outlets (with dark plates to match the color of the stone) in the bottom of my backsplash to accommodate all the plugs.
From my point of view, what I got is what I saw. I am very happy with the unit. Not as happy, perhaps as the two German women dancing in their kitchen (with their oven mitts) on the outside of the box, but I'm very pleased!
Description of ADE Joy Electronic Kitchen Scale with iPod StationADE Germany is a leading innovator in consumer scales. ADE crosses the line from pure functionality (weighing accurately) to design aesthetics. ADE's expertise is also respected for its hospital and industrial scales. The Joy by ADE is the first electronic kitchen scale with a licensed iPod docking/charging station (patent pending). Listen to your favorite music while you cook. Compatible with all current iPods. iPod NOT INCLUDED. Speaker is located in the base. Protective cover for iPod station is included. Weighing surface is made of safety glass. Joy Kitchen Scale weighs dry and liquid ingredients in increments of .04-ounces/1 gram. The add 'n weigh (tare) function allows for weighing all ingredients in same container. One CR 2043 lithium battery included.
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