HandyMate Digital Tape Measure

 I received the HandyMate Digital Tape Measure through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Stores 8 measurements
• Measures in centimeters, feet, and inches
• LCD display
• Battery is included
• Tape measure stays once out until button is pressed

This tape measure needs some improvements. 

The tape measure works fine if measuring by the actual tape. Those numbers don't change. The tape stays put once pulled out, which I really like when measure larger items alone without someone to help hold the tape measure. It reels back in when button is pressed. 

The digital portion of the tape measure needs improvement. The battery is replaceable and comes with the tape measure, which is great when the battery dies and needs changed. The digital readings is my biggest issue with this tape measure. The digital reading is frequently inaccurate. The inside measurement makes it obvious that the reading is off. I've had readings be off from -.4 to .4 of a centimeter. Resetting the measurement to 0 doesn't always work to get a correct reading when the tape is completely reeled inside the tape measure. 

It's okay for a basic old fashion tape measure. The tape measure leaves much to be desired with the digital portion. 

Pros:

- Keeps tape extracted until button is pressed

- Lightweight

- Battery is replaceable 

Cons:

- Inaccurate with digital readings 

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Gaffer Power

I received the Gaffer Power tape through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Premium Grade Gaffer Tape
• No sticky residue left behind
• Powerful stick
• 30 Yards
• 2" width 
• Easy to tear
• Water Proof 

First off, they're not kidding about the "power" part. This tape is very sticky and stays stuck. Trying to get the tape out of the package was a struggle. The plastic wrapping wanted to keep sticking to the tape due to the sticky edges.

The sticky power makes this tape great for industrial uses or even taping down those cords to avoid tripping over them or having a dog chew on them (yep, that's my problem at home).

The amount of time of played with the tape, it never left any sticky residue on my hands or other surfaces. I even tried getting it wet; it didn't lose much of it's stickiness.

It cuts easily or can be ripped, which makes it easy to get the size of strip you want.

I never heard of Gaffer Tape before this promotion. It may not be as pretty as my colorful, designed duct tape, but it works and sticks much better.

Check out this tape on amazon.