NOV 9 2015 EDIT:Both scales are still working fine, and are used regularly. I called the giftee, and there are no problems. I see that Ozeri has another similar scale with a larger surface and a wider front, with buttons on the side. So, upon reflection and unreported originally, I find the narrow front makes it very easy to grip and place upon the cabinet shelf (on seldom used serving dishes). Further, I suspect that the bigger the scale gets the more annoying will be the problem of storage. The original tape I place over the readout is still intact and clear, and, I like the larger size of the buttons on this model compered with the newer one. My recommendation: get this one, now priced from $12 to $15!___________________________________________________________________Original:1. The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital at $25 (12/11) and the Ozeri Pro Digital at under $20 (12/11) scales are IDENTICAL. I have both, having had the Eatsmart for at least three years, and the Ozari I bought as a gift and tested it. One is black with a chrome-finish platform. The other is silver with a chrome-finish platform. The black body looks as if it is black plastic throughout; the silver body finish might possibly have been painted or otherwise applied (It's description says Elegant Chrome, but just the platform and buttons have a chromed finish.) Personally, I prefer the black, available in both brands.2. The readout is large; you don't need glasses. It is not backlit and is a problem only in a dimly lit room--solved by turning a light on.3. The clear plastic covering the LED readouts is recessed slightly from the body of the scales. Flour, spices, and liquids could get on the clear cover and in the corners, creating an annoyance and the necessity of occasionally cleaning the recessed edges. The solution I found was to put a strip of clear packing tape over the whole lens area, flush with the scale body and not pushing the tape down onto the clear plastic. Cleaning is now a simple wipe.3. The auto-turn-off period after registering a weight or momentarily tapping the weighing platform was within seconds of the three minutes specified, and differed between scales only slightly. This lag between registering a weight and auto turnoff is extremely important; do not buy any scale that does not have such a lag or does not specify a similar or longer lag time!4. For light weights and for a five pound weight they each gave the same accurate results. A nickel (US) is 5 grams even, and can be used as a test of your sample's accuracy, Use one, then use ten, for 5 and 50 grams, and more if you wish. Regardless of WHERE on the platform I placed a stack of ten nickels, the weight registered the same for both scales.5. Contrary to one popular review of the Ozeri: a) The scale in fact turns off very easily: CLICK THE TARE BUTTON ONCE TO GET THE SCALE TO READ ZERO, THEN CLICK IT AGAIN TO TURN IT OFF! I confess it took me a month or so of using the scale before that pattern occurred to me. b) Treat the scale reasonably and it will last a long time. My Eatsmart version is still going strong.6. The 5 1/8" diameter platform is sufficient for most uses, but when using a dinner plate to expand the platform size (taring out the plate's weight) I have to lower my head somewhat to "get at" the reading, because the edge of the plate hides the readout, preventing a reading from directly overhead. A larger diameter platform scale at times would be nice, but such would present a problem for convenient cabinet storage. Using a bowl instead of a dinner plate makes the readout easier for large volumes or weights.7. The scales measure grams in one gram units, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. It measures ounces in units of .05 ounce (1/20 oz.), i.e. .05, 1.0, .15, .20 etc. Pounds are measured in units of .002 pounds. This is as much precision as you could possibly need in a kitchen.8. The scales work fine with rechargeable batteries. Battery life is reasonable, regardless of the type of AAA battery you use.9. Both scales came with a book of calorie equivalents.10. I appreciate the large buttons and the reassuring audible click when they are depressed. Small point, perhaps, but that's how I feel about them.11. Just the platform and buttons have a chromed finish on plastic. The "chrome" is not hard metal, though the pictures might lead one to think it is.Things I've learned that you may find useful, though not relevant to any particular scale:Using a scale guarantees me a consistent cup of coffee. Measuring coffee by volume can be deceptive, depending on the type of grind and type of roast. If kids argue over who is getting the bigger portions of a particular dish, give 'em the scale and let THEM adjust the quantities for "fairness"!* I've found that standardizing on a cup of flour of 4.8 oz works best with most recipes. If you measure by the level cup, you'll find that a "cup" can equal from 4.3 to as much as 5.4 ounces. 2 grams of loose tea equates with most teabags and the cruder measure of one teaspoon, commonly suggested for one to two cups of tea.*OR, let the complaining child divvy up the food in equal portions, but the non-complainers get to pick before the complainer!I got this scale back in 2011 and now, after 8 years, am finally writing a review! It's worked fine all of that time, and I have never changed the batteries; it's still rocking the same 2 "heavy duty" non-alkaline AAA.Pros:As mentioned above, it's miserly with energy and batteries seem to last almost forever. If you leave it on, it will eventually power itself off, and in any case the LCD display uses very little energy.This scale is quite easy to use. Just push the On/Tare button to turn it on, then place your item. If you press On/Tare while an item is there, for example an empty plate, it will tare the weight to zero, making it easier to weigh wet foods in a bowl for example.If you are controlling your diet and trying to limit calories, a scale such as this is essential; it's accurate down to a few grams and better than estimating or going by volume.It's not only good for food; I use it to weigh postal items up to 11 lbs or 5 kgs. Very handy because I often have to ship items from home.Cons:There are only a couple of flaws in this product which probably a higher priced model would address, so I'm not complaining but just pointing out, in case it makes a difference to you.1. Does not remember a reading. It would be so nice if you lifted your item off the scale and it continued to display the weight until you reset it or it powers off. Why is this handy? Because sometimes I do a before-and-after reading; for example weigh some ribs on a plate, eat the meat off the ribs, then weigh the remains to figure out exactly how much meat I consumed. Handy when you're being super picky about calories and quantities. It's not a big deal to stick a Post-it next to it and write down the totals, but just saying, a persistent display would be handy. A bonus feature: retain a history of weights.2. Display is slightly hard to read at certain angles. It's good enough, but sometimes I have to squint or cock my head to see the LCD. A small price to pay for the low energy consumption, I suppose, but not as easy to use as a bright glowing display.3. When you place a bowl or plate on the scale and tare it, you can weigh food without getting the scale dirty, but you also can't see the display, as illustrated in the attached photo. If the scale were an inch or two taller, it would be easier to see the display. You have to push the plate toward the edge of the scale and hope it doesn't skew the weight, which I think it generally doesn't, but it does become unstable. One solution would be to use a glass or clear plastic plate.Overall, a really nice little scale that is attractive and holds up well. By the way, unlike what some other reviewers have stated, the labels did not rub off. Perhaps theirs is a different model. In such an event, at least you can use a Sharpie or sticker to make a nice, clear label, problem solved!I love this thing. It is reliable and accurate and easy to use. I weigh everything I eat and enter it into a tracking site, and this has enabled me to get and maintain a 70+ pound loss for over 18 months. These scales are a godsend for helping to stay on track and to understand much better what a real portion of food looks like. I will never be without a good food scale again.This is a very good scale for the price! It is very accurate and gives the same measurements repeatedly for the same weights. Only complaint is that it is a bit cheap feeling. It is entirely made of plastic. The buttons have a loud clicking sound when you press them down and the text on the buttons starts to wear off quickly. Aside from the cheap feeling, the scale works great and I will continue to use it!!Great product with different weight choices. This is great for anyone on a diet and watching how much they are eating. I love that you can put something on a plate and subtract the weight of the plate first. Very compact and doesn't not take up a whole lot of space in my small kitchen.Just realized how long I’ve actually owned this thing and figure it deserves a review! I bought it in 2011 and have used it regularly with no issues. Still working great!Like the poster below, I received a cheap plastic scale that was neither black nor chrome.Certainly not what is advertised. It also appeared to have been previously usedPlease see the attached Pictures... Very disappointing - This is essentially false advertising