| Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor- A Review |
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Features of Omron HEM-650: * One touch operating * Detects irregular heartbeat * Memory storage that holds up to 90 readings * Can average the last 3 readings * Pulse rate and pressure readings fall in the range of 40 to 180 (Pulse) and 0 to 299 mmHg (Blood pressure) * Extra large digital display * Displays date and time, pulse and systolic & diastolic blood pressure. * Comes with pre-formed wrist cuff which are durable. They can fit wrist size from 5.25" and going up to 8.5" in circumference. How Much would it Cost? A single unit of this portable blood pressure monitoring device can cost you $106.00. However, you would definitely get better bargain deals across different health stores on the internet. Surf and search a bit to find the best deal. The pack would contain the following: * 1 unit Omron HEM-650 * Storage case * 2 AAA alkaline batteries * Instruction guide * This portable blood pressure monitoring unit is quite cheap in comparison to other models. On some health stores you can get it for half the list-price. * It comes with an Advance Positioning Sensor which ensures that your wrist is placed at the heart level so that an accurate reading can be obtained. * It is a no-fuss, fast and one-touch system that gives accurate readings quickly. * Measuring only 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 x 1-7/16 inches (WxHxD) without wrist cuffs, it is an extremely portable device. * It falls into the budget of almost everybody. Hence, all can buy it. Cons * The first negative thing is that it only has one type of power supply- AAA alkaline batteries. Once they are over you need to buy a fresh pair of batteries and keep on doing it. An inbuilt battery which could be charged using an AC adapter is missing from this product. * Wrist monitors are somewhat inaccurate. In fact, their accuracy levels are below arm monitors. * The Advanced Positioning Sensor technology can make the positioning of wrist slightly tricky. * It has a limited warranty period- only 5 years. Conclusion If your budget is small but you still want to buy a portable blood pressure monitoring device then the Omron HEM-650 is a good option for you. It is cheap, easy to use and gives you all relevant information. |