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CES 2009: A Techy Tape Measure
gearlog.com - 1/12/2009
CES 2009: A Techy Tape Measure
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The Taiwan San Tyau company claims that their eTape is "the first breakthrough in measuring." I'm not sure I'd agree with that. I'd probably give that award to, say, something like the cubit. Still, this is one of the few recent innovations we've seen in the world of tape measuring. The ...

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Newlaunches.com:  eTape - Looks like an iPod scales like a digital tape

Wired: Gadget Lab:  Etape Measures Up in Analog and Digital

Gizmodo:  eTape Measuring Tape Features iPod Design, LED Screen [Tools]

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eTape - Looks like an iPod scales like a digital tape
Newlaunches.com — eTape.jpg The eTape is unique measuring tape that uses an LED screen to display the measurements you take with the device's 16-foot blade. The tool has internal memory to keep limited records of measurements, and convert measurements between standard and metric. If you ignore the Apple iPod like design and a rather loud green packaging, this could be the beginning of a rather trendy technician's tool kit. Source ...

Etape Measures Up in Analog and Digital
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... on the top LCD display, in both metric and the more stately imperial system, right down to 1/16th inch. For the forgetful, it also has a memory function to record measurements and you can even add the length of the body for those tight corners. Our only worry is build quality. If it's built like a toy, it will be useless. If it's rugged enough to survive a dunk in a cup of over-sugared, milky British builder's tea, we're in. $25. Product page [Thinkgeek via Gearlog] ...

eTape Measuring Tape Features iPod Design, LED Screen [Tools]
Gizmodo — ... Using the iPod-esque controls and the screen, the user can display and record measurements, adjust case lengths and convert measurements between standard and metric. Definitely a smart design, but when DIYers might be able to get their hands on it is unknown. [Gearlog via ...

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