Electronic thermometers - quick and easy

Article Abstract:

Electronic thermometers are highly accurate and are easier to use than mercury thermometers. Some of them can store the last measurement in memory. Their major drawbacks are price and battery life. Nine electronic models priced from $11.95 to $19.95 are assessed. The Chem-Care CCT-5000 ($11.95) has the highest overall score.

Medical thermometers, Chem-Care (Thermometer), Radio Shack (Thermometer), Becton Dickinson (Thermometer), Omron (Thermometer), Budget Surgical (Thermometer), Handyplast (Thermometer), Toshiba (Thermometer), Amcal (Thermometer)

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Getting on the Internet

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A 486-based personal computer with 8 Mb RAM or a Macintosh 68040 with 4 Mb RAm is sufficient for basic Internet use. A modem with a speed of at least 28.8 kBps is also needed. Call waiting should be turned off while connected to the Internet. Tips on choosing an Internet service provider are included.

Usage, Internet, Internet service providers

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Rest easy

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Good self-inflating camping mattresses should inflate quickly and be easy to pack away. Thirteen mattresses in two thicknesses are assessed. The DMH Maxi-lite ($90) receives the highest rating among the 2.5-cm-thick models. The Therm-A-Rest Staytek ($175) is the highest rated 5-cm-thick mattress.

Mattresses, DMH Maxi-lite (Mattress), Earth Mat Lightweight (Mattress), Therm-A-Rest Litefoam (Mattress), Caribee Supalite (Mattress), Therm-A-Rest Staytek (Mattress), DMH Jumbo (Mattress), Nomad Nosim (Mattress), Artiach Deluxe (Mattress), Great Outdoors Deluxe (Mattress), Caribee KingSize (Mattress), Great Outdoors Therm-o-matt (Mattress), Kookaburra (Mattress)

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