Body Fat monitor question

[feminazi]

I'm thinking of getting a body fat monitor. I saw 2 models and wonder if any of you have used them or have opinions pro or con.

One is a Medisana Body Fat Analyzer Control F and the other is a AccuFitness FatTrack II Digital Body Fat Caliper.

You can see them both at http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?page=endeca&SEC_IID=7812&N=0&keywords=body+fat&x=13&y=15

Any feedback is appreciated.

[Longhorn]

1. I have one similar to the Medisana and it seems to work pretty well.

Mine allows you to enter the data for six people and I happen to have six in my family so I had them all try it and the results appeared to be accurate. Also, I've used it myself over time and watched the results change as I gained or lost weight. The directions say to check every two weeks and watch for a trend since it measures the water content in one's body and that can fluctuate.

[MemphisTiger]

2. Go with the calipers

[flvegan]

3. How accurate do you want to be?

The best/most accurate measure of bodyfat, IMO, is the water immersion technique.

The calipers are good, but you really have to be spot on each time you measure.

[feminazi]

4. i'm trying to be more accurate than the "tape measure" procedure

i know water immersion is the best, but i want something i can do at home.