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| About - Vicks V977 |
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The Vicks V977 is part of the thermometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, thermometer models like the V977 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Lunsford Richardson, a pharmacist in Greensboro, N.C., created and sold 21 patent medicines under the “Vicks” name in the 1890s. Today, the company still sells colds-and-flu-relief products, along with humidifiers, thermometers, steam inhalers, and more. Available everywhere. vicks.com |
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(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Measures low
12/29/2012
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Comment:
I purchased this at the local drug store. I incorrectly assumed that its high price indicated a higher level of performance. This thermometer gave a reading of a slightly elevated temperature on my young daughter, who was clearly listless and warm to the touch. I took my own temp and got a reading of 96 -- so it was showing almost 3 degrees below actual. A traditional glass thermometer confirmed this defect. Because it had been a few months since I bought it, I did not have the receipt of packaging, so I threw the thermometer out.<br /><br />This experience makes me extremely distrustful of CR reviews and ratings.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Low and inaccurate readings
11/14/2012
Pros
Cons
Inaccurate readings
low readings
Best Uses
Comment:
It would be great if it worked to use in the middle of th night. But this product is not worth a penny.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
This thing is a dog
9/11/2012
Pros
Cons
Inaccurate
Inconsistent
Best Uses
Paperweight
Comment:
This thing is not good as a primary thermometer. We use it on sleeping kids to get a hint of whether or not there is an elevated temp. Then if there is, we use the trusty stick syle thermometer to find out what the temp. actually is.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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