Omron Hem 790IT Downloadable Blood Pressure Monitor

Pros: Computer download, averaged weekly morning and evening readings, big buttons, 2 user.

Cons: Cuff is finicky about placement, requires trial and error and holding at times.

The Bottom Line: After a little less than one-month's use, I would buy this unit again albeit I would wait for it to drop to around $40 (see link in main review body).

Review: I bought this a month ago, when it was $20 higher than it's all time low.  You can track the price via http://tinyurl.com/noo5s4Last year I bought a automatic BP reader made by Panasonic.  That unit did not do averages, nor did it log ...

Pros: EASY to use, tracks data by date/time and through graphics.

Cons: You can only print out 17 readings at a time (but can see all).

The Bottom Line:

A great way to monitor your blood pressure/pulse and provide this information to your doctor.

Review: I got the Omron Hem-790IT about 2 months ago in December 2008 after learning that I had the beginnings of hypertension (high blood pressure).  My doctor wanted to start prescribing meds, but I asked him to let me deal with my problem by changing ...

Pros: large reading screen

Cons: unit must be programed, so must figure out their system. 

Review: American Heart Association seal of approval and promo hype sounds good so you take a chance and buy.  Then you can read the fine print in the warranty that the "comfit" cuff should be replaced every year!  Old style cuffs will last, but gimmick ...