New York , NY , January 1st, 2008 – Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Physician's Beam Scale, chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its unparalleled accuracy, consistency, and ease of use.

“Since 1983, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has tested products to determine which are superior,” explained Fred Berns, President of the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. “Often, we contract experts to assist our evaluations.”

An independent industrial weighing systems company was commissioned to calibrate the scales prior to testing, and the Best Physician’s Beam Scale was consistently the most precise, deviating from the actual weight by only 0.35%, unlike other models with rates of inaccuracy up to 1.2%—2 lbs. for a 180-lb. person.

The Best Physician’s Beam Scale was the only one that recorded three spot-on measurements of seven different weights, while the unit that placed second failed to record one exact measurement. Scoring highest for ease of use, it has a detailed instruction manual and only requires minimal assembly.

“The Best Physician’s Beam Scale set up in 10 minutes,” explained Product Analyst Jaclyn Gragnani. “Other models’ instruction manuals only had pictures, making assembly quite confusing.”

The stainless steel scale has a 500-lb. capacity and measures in 1/4-lb. increments, the poise bar rotates to show measurements in Imperial or metric, a 24" to 84" height rod slides out of the unit to allow simultaneous height and weight measurements, and the engraved markings are easy to read. The Best Physicians’ Beam Scale is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $299.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America’s longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer’s innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.