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27.10.2012

I bought the Daffodil thermometer originally primarily because the price was very inexpensive at £2.75 and I had free delivery with my free trial of Amazon Prime. My wife bought the same device from Boots for £9 before I had checked the price on Amazon.UK. The Boots purchase was promptly returned without being used. Afterwards, I bought an Omron electronic thermometer as well.At first, I didn't trust the readings of the Daffodil purchased from Amazon.UK because I read at 35.6 ºC and my wife read at 36.3 ºC. The average "normal" human body temperature is of course ~37.0 ºC and I can't recall ever having a low body temperature. So I then bought an Omron electronic thermometer,£3.24 from Amazon.UK and free delivery with Amazon Prime, so I could compare the readings from two such devices. I have an Omron blood pressure monitor that has always worked well for me, so I trust Omron products.Note that I took my temperature orally a few days later with the Daffodil and it read much closer to 37.0 ºC, so I don't know why it was reading low originally. Perhaps it was still cold from being outdoors with Royal Mail and needed to acclimatise to the ambient temperature of my home.I have just now taken my temperature orally with both the Daffodil and the Omron and the readings were as follows:Daffodil = 36.8 ºCOmron = 36.9 ºCThe Daffodil took 37 seconds to give me a reading. The Omron took 130 seconds to give me a reading but supposedly should only take 80 seconds to give me a reading.So the two devices seem comparable from my experience so far but the Daffodil might be better for use with a child who might have trouble holding still for a longer reading time. I have not used either device to take readings rectally or axially. I have not used any of the memory or other functions of which either device is capable.For the price of these devices, you can buy one of each for a combined cost of £5.99 plus shipping (if applicable), which is cheaper than buying one Daffodil from Boots; so you might want to have one of each in order to double check your temperature readings if you are in doubt as to the accuracy of the reading from a single device from one manufacturer.The Daffodil beeps when the temperature reading is done as does the Omron. I could hear the beeping of the Daffodil but my wife could not and I had to tell her when the reading was done but we have previously established that I have more sensitive hearing than she does. She is not bothered by sounds that I find painfully loud. She has not tried the Omron as yet, to get a reading to compare with the Daffodil.Both electronic thermometers are made in China (along with pretty much every consumer product these days). The Daffodil is manufactured by Digital Daffodil Ltd, United Kingdom; and the Omron is manufactured by Omron Healthcare Europe B.V., The Netherlands, with the parent company being Omron Healthcare Co. Ltd, Japan.The plastic case for the Daffodil is made from a brittle plastic in two sections that completely enclose the device and the Omron case is a more flexible (and clearly less breakable) plastic in one section and the thermometer slides in and out with the top of the device thus left open to the air.The instructions for the Daffodil are provided in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The instructions for the Omron are provided in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic.The instruction sheet for the Daffodil are printed on a sheet of paper ~380 mm X ~285 mm. The instructions for the Omron are printed on a piece of paper the size of a fold out style road map! :) I usually photocopy and enlarge as appropriate the English instructions and keep them with the device. The other instructions may prove useful if your friend Svetlana visits from Moscow or Abdullah drops by from Cairo. (Who knows?)I must admit a bias in favour of Japanese products, so I will use the Omron to test body temperatures as a first choice and probably use the Daffodil as a cross check for readings that seem questionable. I will keep the Daffodil in the kitchen and use it primarily to see that I have warmed my milk to body temperature when I make kefir.Personally, I am rather resentful that every product in the world now seems to be electronic, including things like thermometers that do not need to be electronic, like a thermometer. I much prefer a "low tech" device over a "high tech" device because the more parts there are to any tool, the more things there are to go wrong with that tool. I have not owned a fever thermometer for years and I notice that glass thermometers filled with mercury or alcohol are simply no longer available as new items! They can be purchased as "antiques" on eBay for £10 or more. I may buy such an antique as a back-up for when the batteries go flat on the electronic devices or a massive solar flare knocks out all the electronics on the planet, which will no doubt happen when I have 6 degrees of fever and am ready to convulse and suffer brain damage! (Yes, I am VERY paranoid. LOL!) I will try and stay healthy.I hope my review helps you decide which product is best suited to you and your family's use. The Daffodil gets 4 stars out of five because I am suspicious of its accuracy and while the case is a better design than that of the Omron, it ought to have been made from a more flexible plastic. The Omron gets 4 stars because the reading time was rather length at 130 seconds and the case ought to entirely cover the device in order to best protect it.A good quality glass thermometer would be worth 5 stars out of five if I could fins a new one. I'll wager that they make them for Third World markets where the users might be 100 miles or more from the nearest source of replacement batteries. I have personally seen mechanically operated, treadle sewing machines made for foreign markets where access to electrical power is sporadic or completely unavailable, so I am sure glass fever thermometers are still made somewhere.---------------------------Update 22 July 2014: A few weeks after I wrote this review, I found a source for a newly-made mercury filled thermometer. I don't remember the price or where I purchased it but the price must have been reasonable (under £10 for sure and probably closer to £5) because I am a cheap old bugger! LOL!When the thermometer arrived I noted that it was manufactured for the Indian market. The brand is "Hicks Akutem". Here is the manufacturer's website: [...] These thermometers sell for about £0.75 in India.So if you want a mercury filled thermometer, they are out there if you search the internet.Au votre santé!
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6.3.2013

I originally bought this as a replacement of the one that I had, as I did only need a cheap but cheerful one, I thought this would be just ideal, I was absolutely astound at what it does, as not only it takes your temperture, it also has a memory of what it was the last time you used it, really handy when you forget whether it was too high or not the first time you use it.I would definately recommend this item to anybody who just need it to check when you have a tempreture, as for the seller, absolutely fantastic, it came well within the estimated date, and well packed... the only disappointment was that the packaging was very large, for such a small item (the box was nearly a shoe box size)but other than than, I have no gripes with the seller at all!
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16.4.2013

Cannot say much about this very basic thermometerwith digital display. It takes one's temperatureand looks as cheap as chips.The advert claims that it Beeps when it is finishedreading the temp. I can only concur with other reviewsthat the one sent to me does not Beep at all !One can use it in three ways, first for taking an OralTemperature, second, for an axillary or under armreading and thirdly as a rectal temperature guide.Perhaps the absence of the Beep would be a good thingif it is used rectally, I cannot imagine anyone whowould like a beeping butt !It is supposed to take temperatures, it does.Nuff said.

12.2.2014

When my daughter had a hight fever, my thermometer was faulty and measured too low. I could tell it was too low, but it was night and everything was closed. She was very hot and had to be hospitalized the next day urgently............... I then decided always to have a reliable thermometer in the home and opted for the Digital Medical Thermometer. They are always checked and updated if neccessary so that we can rely on the temperature-readings and never have to go through such a painful experience as that one.K.P.

19.12.2013

As I am not at all fit and healthy these days, I asked Amazon for a clinical thermometer and Daffodil turned up, after payment, of course. It works well and the instructions telling me how to use it are adequate, even the ideal temperature in metric is given. I find I do not have a high temp. at all, in fact it is just below normal so I did not have to phone the G.P. after all.The use of the word "daffodil" made me suspect it came from Holland but NO; it was made in China, but nevertheless I recommend it.D.V.

20.12.2015

Great thermometer.It so handy to have in the medical cupboard and it good as its small enough to carry in my babies bag whist out and about.Really easy to use just turn it on and put it under arm pit or in mouth any were you want to use it.It has an accurate reading as i used this and another one and both the same.comes in a box to keep it in if wanted.Great price for this product well worth itDisclaimer i received this product for free for my honest and unbiased opinion

8.1.2016

This thermometer was amazing.Firstly, the packaging was a,along with no damage what so ever. I always look at the packaging before anything else because I would hate for a product to be da,aged before I can use it.Secondly, it dosnt take too long to take a reading of you or your child is ill it is very fast and easy to take a reading.In conclusion this is an amazing product and I highly recommend it,I was given this product at a discount for my honest review.

11.12.2012

A handy item to have considering all the bugs and viruses going round these days and since I have chest problems lets me know exactly what my temperature is! Yes I certainly like the "Daffodil HPC300 DIGITAL THERMOMETER" I have found it to be very accurate and it is of course Mercury free. it is suitable for oral/ rectal/ Axillary Measurement and I have no problem in giving this instrument my highest recommendation!

3.1.2016

This is a run-of-the-mill thermometer which would be useful for any parent or household. It's a common place but easy to use design and has an audible beep to let you know that the device has settled on a temperature. It's lightweight and compact and does exactly what you'd expect, no more, no less! A good budget thermometer. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

1.8.2013

This product works very well. I like to take 3 consecutive measurements of my temp at a time and now I find I really don't have to as all the readings are the same, suggesting it's pretty accurate every time.If you're using this to keep track of your body temp, trying to maintain a metabolism healthy 37 degrees, then for that it's perfect, cheap and reliable. No need to spend more.

16.1.2014

This arrived with other goods early and well packed. The thermometer works just fine - took my own temp etc, one problem that it does not beep when it is supposed to no matter how long one waits. My husband tried it as well. I certainly will not return it for that problem, a mercury one does not beep either. Hopefully we will never need to use it in earnest, some hope.

15.6.2013

Having recently been diagnosed with cancer, it is one of the things that you need to have with you as a sudden hike in temperature can mean a trip to the hospital. I chose this thermometer as it was a good price and is easy to use. It came quickly in the post. As yet, I have not needed to use it but it is reassuring that I have now got it.

15.9.2013

I used this for 6 weeks every day when I worked in a mission hospital. You simply dip the probe in disinfectant to clean it. It under reads by 0.4c by my estimation so correct for this. It's quick and easy. The battery gave out after 7 weeks of daily use which isn't bad. If you are going to a resource poor country take 10 of these.

4.5.2013

I bought this after a search for a digital horse thermometer and it was not clear whether this was human or animal but it looks to be able to do the job for each so very happy with it. The delivery from DPD was absolutely excellent. They really are the top carrier as you know exactly when your parcel I going to arrive.

28.8.2015

I gave this a 4 based on the fact the directions said to wait for a beep when using it - well I waited and waited..... I brought this one based on reviews on it acting quickly - useful for babies - and it did - albeit without the beep!!! Useful that you can check back on last temperature taken after it has gone off.

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