This lovely pair of jugs updates the measuring cup, although they’ll end up being a rather useless investment. Why? Batteries. The SmartMeasure Cup weighs whatever is inside and gives the readout on an angled LCD screen on the handle. This makes it essentially a usefully-shaped weighing scale.
But when the battery runs out, it’ll be just the same as every other jug in the cupboard, and you probably won’t ever get around to buying a replacement button-cell. The evidence: I have an excellent glass and metal digital scale from Salter. I have owned it for many years, and yet I almost never use it, despite its convenience, accuracy and good looks. The batteries died long ago and the only time I ever remember this is when I need to weigh something. I will never, ever remember to buy new ones when am out shopping, so I may as well toss the thing.
At least the jug will still work manually, but why go to the expense for a few months worth of digital action? Available this fall.
Really Really Smart [Yanko]
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