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27.10.2012

I bought the Daffodil thermometer 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 had 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 choice for 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 roadmap! :) I usually photocopy (and enlarge as required) 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 lengthy 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 find 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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6.10.2013

Omron has a great reputation for health products, so when I saw this on Amazon for £2.50. I had to pick it up. It comes with a well fitted one-piece flexible clear plastic case that should protect the thermometer when not in use. Takes about 80 seconds for an oral reading (all that I tested, but will do rectal and under the arm readings too according to the clear manual.) The thermometer comes ready to use with installed button battery. Manual is in English and about 10 other languages. I was able to switch the thermometer to Fahrenheit, as specified in the manual, but the switching can be a little dodgy in my experience. Follow the instructions carefully. Once switched,this temperature scale becomes the new default at switch on. The thermometer beeps 3 times when temperature can be read. It does a power up check to test the accuracy of the instrument each time you turn it on. The last completed reading is stored in memory and re-played when the unit is switched on. I would have liked the temperature readings to be faster, but at this price and accuracy, I cannot complain.
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19.9.2012

Due to some reviews decribing dubious accuracy I bought this thermometer with a similarly-priced one (Highly Accurate Digital Medical Thermometer @ £1.69)http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LZ0Y82/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00to see how accurate a cheap thermometer is.My GP wanted a three-week period of results measured twice daily and quite frankly, for that short a test, I was not keen on spending more than a tenner.Using them as indicated both thermometers gave results consistently within the 0.1 +/- as described within the makers' parameters which is good enough for me.I have heard the saying that if you wear two wrist-watches you never know what time it is (lol!!),and I suppose using two thermometers could fall under the same saying.I am happy with the readings and would recommend this product on its own.
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19.4.2015

Cheap and accurate. I compared three thermometers in total. This one (£4, Omron), Braun Age Precision Stick (£10, PRT2000EU) and Braun Thermoscan (£35, IRT6020). With each reading, this thermometer and Braun's Thermoscan (an ear thermometer) gave the same readings while Brain's Precision Stick (an oral thermometer) gave a higher reading by 0.5 degrees. So this thermometer which costs about £4 gives as accurate readings as a £35 ear thermometer and more accurate readings than Braun's £10 'age precision' thermometer.

13.3.2020

I was dissapointed that there were no operating instructions, but how hard could it be? You turm it on and it cycles to it's ready mode, pop it under your tongue and wait for it to bleep.It comes with a battery and is ready to use and I now use it daily.I like the fact that it will bleep after a period of time to tell you when you should stop the process and look at the reading.I would recommend to others and buy again.

13.9.2014

PERFECT FOR THE JOB, ...Early disappointment though as I could only get this to read temperature in Celsius, (instructions not clear!) managed to change this & now got it showing in FAHRENHEIT, so really pleased! (Alteration from C to F facilitated by removing & replacing same battery, turning on and holding this button for a few seconds so it shows the C & then F sign, then release the button). Good value, great purchase.

3.3.2013

I bought this product because I had cold/Flu recently. This is to make sure that I have a thermometer for future use in case I develop a fever. I am getting used to it by trying few times and generally working out my normal range of body temeperature.I recommend this to anyone as basic thermometer.Very pleased with the product and a fast delivery; arrived earlier than estimated.

27.8.2013

I use it for axilary use. It is accurate and does beep when finished. Comes with a manual and battery. Ready to use out of the box.This thermometer seems to take longer to read the temperature than most axilary thermometers but it does the job and does it well.Omeron says it is water resistent, Also, it has a good build quality, so, has everything to last for many years.

22.7.2016

Bought to check the bath water mainly. Works fine, though I have to turn it off and on again to get an accurate reading, as it picks up the temperature of everywhere. For example, turning it on and putting it straight into the water, else it'll read the air. (It is water resistant, though I don't hold it in for long..just enough to read the water).

2.1.2014

I've deducted a star because it has the same problem I always get with thermometers, you can't support the weight in your mouth. Surely they could put a groove in the stem so you could grip it with your teeth without it sliding sideways and falling out of your mouth !I know you can hold it with your hands but the groove would make it easier.

14.2.2016

For the price you will get the product with reality good quality. The plastic is really durable (including the case, which is made with softer plastic to avoid potential cracks). It looks very solid and expensive, despite its minimalistic design. No point to buy something for 10 pounds if this one gives everything you need.

8.8.2015

This is a great thermometer for the money, there were several very similar but more expensive than this and I was a bit torn as to whether I should get a more expensive one, I needn't have worried this does the job perfectly. The delivery on this item was excellent, it within a couple of days, I would definantly recommend

27.7.2013

Is very easy to use and the readings are mostly accurate, can be used both on adults as well as kids without any hassles. There is option for both celcius and fahrenheit readings and also stores the last few readings which makes it perfect. Couldn't ask for more in a thermometer at this price point.

31.10.2015

I have several thermometers which can now be disposed of. I need to keep a reliable thermometer as I have no spleen hence low immunity. This has a nice cover over it so protects it. I have an Omron B.P. monitor which I have had for a few years so if this lives up to the Omron name I shall be pleased

10.7.2016

Cheap alternative to branded products. Works perfect. I bought one to have at home 'just in case'. For this price you can't go wrong. Great value for money. A satisfactory product and it was delivered promptly by one the amazon sellers. I recommend this to anyone as basic thermometer.

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