Prevention DS-1902PV Auto-Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor
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Product Reviews of Prevention DS-1902PV Auto-Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor
Product Review: Average in every way
Summary: 3 Stars
This product trades on the recognition value of its "Prevention" brand name. If you decide to purchase this unit, shop for it and find it on sale.
There is nothing special about this blood pressure device. It looks similar to and behave similarly to many of the other units you will see on the store shelf or in the catalog.
The design is generic and pleasant on the eye. The display is very readable and unlike some units includes a date and time function. The arm wrap is detachable which I consider a possible design defect in that the fitting for the pressure cuff can be incorrectly inserted which could lead to erroneous or no readings. On the other hand, the detachable cuff allows the use of larger or smaller cuffs for people with different sized arms.
The cuff itself has a very smooth inner surface which makes placement more of a chore than it has to be.
The overall design is a bit poor. The case does not zip open completely making storage of the unit a tad on the difficult side. You literally have to shove the base measurement unit and the pressure cuff into the snug opening. Pretty dumb. Also, the instruction manual which should be stored with the unit is too big to fit into the case. In my opinion, that is just plain dumb.
Overall, a 3-star rating - average - is all that it merits. As I said, if you decide on this unit, look for it on sale so you get real value for your money because it really isn't worth what most firms consider retail.
Jerry
Product Review: BP Monitor Review
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been very satisfied with the monitor. It is easy to use and seems to be quite accurate. I was disappointed to find when I opened the box that there were no instructions included. A quick phone call had them on the way. I was able to use it without the instructions but could not set the time, etc. All-in-all it is a quite satisfactory device.Product Review: Before you buy...
Summary: 5 Stars
Before you buy one of these monitors, which are well made and easy to use, check with your doctor. Mine GAVE me one of these monitors that she had received from the "Benicar" drug rep.
If you can't get one free, they are still worth the price Amazon is selling them for.
Product Review: Good performer
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used the unit for about two weeks, with NiMH rechargable batteries installed, and it performs as advertised. There is, in my opinion, a design flaw: the Start/Stop button acts as the power on{off function, and is easily depressed at unwanted times, e.g. putting into or removing from the case. They could/should have included an AC adapter.Product Review: Great monitor!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased one of these and am very pleased with the device. The cuff has an extended range so you don't have to spend more money for a large cuff. It is also a narrow cuff so that it fits very nicely on the upper arm. The large cuff from my old monitor never fit well because it was also very wide.
What I really like about this monitor is that it measures while the cuff is inflating. It never goes more than a couple of mm pressure higher than my systolic before it stops and quickly deflates. It makes it VERY fast and it never squeezes my arm like me old one.