eTape16 Digital Electronic Tape Measure – For Accurate Measuring – Time-Saving Construction Tool – Red Polycarbonate Plastic– 3 Memory Functions – 16 Feet

Seems well built and solid, although not flawlessly.I will point out first, that "eTAPE16" seem to have been around for a while (website indexed since 2011), and have "revised" their designs on a few occassions, without seemingly updating the product name or "version" number (they simply just release it). Over the past 8 years neither their website or specification changed...As such, the model in my hand is slightly differen't to what is depicted in this listing, and the one depicted is different to a previous revision too! - the memory store function is now on the left & right of the dial, not the two micro buttons at the top. All the dial buttons have both "press" and "hold" dual functionality.I don't know whether I have a newer version or a very old stock version! Not very smart, eTAPE16.Dial buttons don't appear to me as very long lasting or durable and if anything, a bit cheap - only time will tell. Indented screen looks like a crevice for dirt build up, so am confused why they didnt make it flush (or a clear cover) and keep the overall sleek design of the unit.The tape (blade) seems quality built over your standard tape measure, so a positive here. Matt finish reduces reflections (ease of reading).Unfortunately accuracy is rated as 1/16th " or 1 mm (on manufacturer's website), which is quite Ironic since 1/16th is 1.58mm. There is no indication as to whether this is a "EU Class I, II or III" tape measure, which is quite a significant factor.The "accuracy" here seems purposely misrepresented. It's not accuracy in a true sense, it's the "digital readout units" either worded in a misrepresentating way or the level of deviation from measurement (on the blade) to the digital read out.This is why inches are "accurate" to 1/16th of an inch, and centeremeters are accurate to 1mm - it's the smallest typical unit of measure, for the appropiate types (metric, imperial) on the digital read out. This is however, not true accuracy!The importance of "EU Class" for accuracy is based on the fact that, accuracy changes (decreases) the longer the tape gets. Class I @ 1 meter is accurate to +/- 0.3mm (1/3rd of a millimeter!) whereas Class I @ 10 meters is accurate to +/- 1.1millimeterAccuracy of Class II is double that for the specific tape lengths of Class I.They are advertising this as being MORE accurate because it is digital - a Class I tape measure upto 5M is MORE accurate than this, simply based on their own advertised specification! This has the potential of being even less accurate than they state.This therefore seems nothing more than a "magnified" read out per mm, and may just be calibrated to match what is printed on the blade (and not even a true digital measurement!)if you're measuring and cutting yourself, with the same tape measure, it's not a big deal. If you're measuring and sending something off to be cut, well, 2mm difference can be quite significant. The fact that they have no EU class and a fasely representing accuracy....This makes the display, IMHO, just a magnified readout and nothing to do with an accurate, digital measure.Edit: and I've just realised today, that the digital readout scans the black bars printed on the middle of the tape measure. Can't believe I missed this before.Pop the battery out, extend it and it will count that point from 0. After a few back and forths it will recognise the pattern and calibrate to the correct length.

Takes out all the hard work out of doing maths this tape measure does all the hard work for you

Had this tape now for a couple of months and generally pleased with the purchase. It seems accurate and I like the display.It easily switches between Imperial an metric, I haven't really needed to use the memory so cannot comment on that.What I don't like is the mechanism that locks the tape in place. This is very stiff to use so cannot micro adjust the tape very easily. I have to push down very hard on it which then causes the tape to move. To release it is even harder I have to push it up with two thumbs not very good.Also when I press the button to measure from either the front or back if I don't press long enough the tape display starts to flash and whatever I do I cannot get it to stop without taking the battery out.Also pressing on the front and back button has now left a dent in the silver plastic.Generally pleased with the tape.

Initially I thought the display woiod mostly be a gimmick. I am about a year into use now. Ability to switch between measuring from end and front is super useful. Memory function more useful than I thought it would be. Drawbacks is battery life (few months per battery) and doesn't feel like the tape is as sturdy as say a Stanley tape measure. The reviews which say the measuring is always off haven't read the instructions on resetting distance.

Easy to read, good modes and memory buttons. Sometimes 1 or 2 millimetres out but to resets when tape retracted.

Another dream come true my godMeasure to the inner and outer lengths in CM, inch or Feet and digitally display s it so you never make a measurement error again.I always dreamed of an invention this good and after all these years it's here

Needs better design. Awkward to read display in difficult measuring situations ideally needs a display on side not just top.Battery runs out quick as keeps turning on when not needed. No on /off switch to save battery. Have to take battery out which is inconvenient and difficult to do. Tape measure lock mechanism wore out quickly. Measure no longer locks in position which is total pain.

The first one we ordered did not fully work but the second one has been brilliant and it was easy to return etc