The tape measure has remained virtually unchanged for over 100 years until now. The eTape16 digital tape measure revolutionizes not only the tape measure but also expands its utility as never before envisioned. The large digital display provides easy reading while the advance features are readily accessible. These features include 3 memories, US or metric units, centerline calculation, re-zero and Inside/Outside measurements. In addition to its advanced features, the eTape16 incorporates a sleek modern design. Made of poly carbonate plastic, the eTape16 is made to last in the most rugged of environments.
Product Features
- The original digital tape measure, Measuring made easy the digital way
- Rugged, durable, weather resistant, made of poly carbonate plastic. Large digital display
- 3 Memory functions: short term measurement hold. 2 long term memories
- US/Metric Conversion. Re-zero option
- Centerline calculation. Inside/Outside measurement
Do not buy this I couldn’t wait for this tape measure to arrive . Imagine not having to count lines anymore.1) using this tape as a left hander, the display is upside-down.2) if you pull the tape out quickly, the display can’t keep up. So you have to look at the tape to confirm display, which defeats the digital part.3) amazon wasn’t offering replacements for defective.
Eyes aren’t as good as they once were Eyes aren’t as good as they once were. Counting off ticks on a tape measure is a pain. Recounting for accurate measure made for frustration! Enter this neat little gadget. Frustration free for the simple do it yourselfer or a honey-do list (the life or death task of hanging that curtain rod just right).Pros:For my wood shop projects it has been a joy. Good accuracy, fast, and consistent. No more turning that musical jewelry box into a singing ashtray for mom on Mother’s Day. Large enough display to read easy – will display total inches, feet and inches, or metric. Auto-adjust button for front or back (tape case) measurement.Cons:Just the typical “it ain’t exactly the way I want it”. Display on the side would’ve been nice. Kind of a pain lining things up on the side and have to lean over the top to read. No tears, there. Wouldn’t mind a better tape “stop and hold” button in the tape. Little buttons on top vs. big fingers -…
There is a reason the tape measure has not changed much in 100 years! I like many features of this tape measure but I do not like the fact it is not reliably accurate. I can see why the tape measure hasn’t changed much in 100 years. A retractable tape measure with markings that meet measuring specifications is more reliable and accurate than the digital readout of this tape measure. When the eTape 16 first arrived, I took it out of its packaging and started to measure things. Something that I know measures 9″ long was measured by this tape measure as 8 15/16″ and I became concerned — I thought it was odd that the measurement was off by 1/16″. I grabbed a one-inch accurate calibration target from my good micrometer set and did 10 tests of measuring it with the eTape 16. Three of them were accurate (readout said 1″), six of them read out 15/16″ (1/16″ error), and one read some funky 3 3/16″ so I guess the sensor freaked out on that one measurement. Not good that the eTape16 readout is only accurate 30% of…