|
Comparing the 7001DX, KD-7000 and i5000 Kitchen Scales
We have been asked
many times "what is the difference between these three scales".
While all three have similar capacities and similar resolution,
they are very different designed scales. Picking the right one
will depend mostly on your particular application.
If you are looking for
a high quality kitchen scale that can also be used as a letter
scale, the 7001DX is probably your best bet. That's
because it comes with a large square bowl, letter holder and a
mail tube holder. In addition it has an adjustable angle
display that makes it easy to read the weight at almost any viewing
angle. However, many people prefer the more
professional appearance and Stainless Steel tray of the KD-7000.
The i5000 can of course be used as a terrific kitchen/office scale
but it may be considered 'overkill'; The i5000 has a
professional grade 5000 division sensor and parts counting function.
This makes the i5000 perfect for professional users or those that
require extra durability in their scale.
At the office the
7001DX again is probably the best choice. It's letter holder
and mail tube holder combined with it's other features (Hold
feature, beep function, adjustable angle display, etc..)
make it very well suited to any office or light shipping
application.
At a professional
kitchen (or for a serious Chef/Cook/Baker), the KD-7000 is
likely the best choice. That's because it's large thick
Stainless steel tray gives added durability and clean-ability.
The taller upright design allows for easy reading and proper
weighing of ingredients. The splash/spill guard and water
resistant design protects the scale from mishaps that often occur
during 'guerilla tactic cooking'. In addition the
KD-7000 has the classic appearance of a professional cooking scale.
It's important to note that tens of thousands of i5000 scales are
being used by cooks, chefs and bakers worldwide. It's
the top choice of many cooking schools. The i5000 is very well
proven and has a loyal following. You should therefore also
consider the i5000 for your application.
For 'industrial'
applications (meaning soap making, candle making, home brewers,
Biodiesel makers, cement mixing or other similar type applications),
the KD-7000 is the logical choice due to it's integrated splash
guard, SS tray and water-resistant design. The 7001DX is
a bad choice for these applications because wax, powders and chemicals can
get caught in the adjustable angle display or in the keys.
We hope this
information above has been useful and will help you to select the
scale that is best for your application. Know that we
have taken the time to design our scales to be the absolute best in
the industry. No other scale company even comes close to the
extreme level of our dedication to design and improvement.
That is why we are #1 in our markets and why we have such a loyal
customer base. If after purchasing one of our scales you
have an idea for an improvement, we urge you to contact us and
let us know how we can improve our scales.
Another article that
might help you in your decision is posted on "Baking with Rose".
Click here for the article.
Thank You,
The My Weigh support &
development team
"I ordered a KD-7000 a few weeks ago and I really love it. What
really amazes me is the response time -- no wiggling back and forth
between two values until the right one is achieved. It weighs
quickly and (seemingly) accurately. My girlfriend -- the real cook
(I am the baking and accuracy enthusiast) -- was skeptical that it
was just another gizmo but now she loves it too. The day I received
it at work, a co-worker (I don't even work in the food business)
said it was awesome and ordered an i5000 with the detachable bird
perch (!!) to weigh his pet parrot. AND one of the body scales +
body fat measures, to know how much he should lay off of the baked
treats I bring in to the office.
John Erickson"
|
