January 5th, 2011 
admin Introduction
The main feature of this Lifesource blood pressure monitor is that it records blood pressure readings for two users.
Followers of my product reviews know that I am fond of products that save people money by being able to be used by than one person in the home. Shared use can create more value by negating the need to purchase two or more of a particular item and for that reason I like the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor UA-774AC Dual Memory Auto Inflate. The LifeSource UA-774AC’s dual memory system allows the device to be shared by two people – so that both can monitor the BP level and store their measurement results for the last 30 pressure checks. Where the BP monitor is needed for use by only person, then they can use all 60 log “spaces”.
Although the LifeSource UA-774AC is perhaps not the best monitor we have ever reviewed, it is certainly a good product and moreover, if you need a monitor that can store monitoring statistics for two users, the LifeSource unit becomes the natural choice. It has a lot (but not all) of the features I want to see in a blood pressure monitor in this price range.
Features
In addition to the “two user” facility, It is worth noting that there is also a “Guest Mode”, which facilitates individual blood pressure readings to be taken anytime without upsetting the stored records.
As mentioned, the Lifesource UA-774AC monitor is able to record and log results for the last 30 BP checks; and although this is very useful indeed, that number is a little low. Even considering it monitors results for two users, the machine should be able to store up to 50 or 60 results for each user. Some other dual monitoring systems, in the same price range as UA-774AC, offer this. If the unit had this feature alone, I would have been very excited about this particular monitor. However, bearing in mind that you would be buying a Lifesource quality product with lifetime guarantee, if a lot of pressure reading storage capacity is not high on your list of important features, the UA-774AC is an excellent choice of blood pressure monitor. In any event, I recommend that a blood pressure chart is maintained over the medium to long-term to enable trends to be observed.
Although the UA-774AC does not have as much storage capacity as I would like, it does have a lot of other nice features. For example, the UA-774AC blood pressure monitor uses the invaluable Irregular Heartbeat Detection technology which detects variations in heartbeat rhythm that may be associated with arrhythmia. For ease of use, the unit also features automatic cuff inflation.
Being a dual user capable blood pressure monitor, the unit requires that you select between user ‘A’ and user ‘B’ before you can inflate the cuff. This two-button process is negligible in considering the ease of use for this model. If you need a single touch monitor for both users, you will need to purchase two separate monitors (perhaps a good idea for the wealthy or casual spender but in my opinion totally unnecessary).
The LCD Display on the Lifesource monitor is not overly large, but the results are clear and easily readable. The UA-774AC’s LCD screen displays easy to understand results for blood pressure and pulse. The backlight of the LCD Display is bright and not obtrusive. The UA-774AC also comes with two cuffs (medium and large size) so that most people will find a comfortable fit.
Not only does the unit comes with a lifetime limited warranty but it is really durable and well built; one would expect the unit to provide years of trouble free use.
Conclusion
The LifeSource UA-774AC Dual Memory Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor is a very good unit that comes with almost all of the features most home users will need. The UA-774AC is excellent in terms of accuracy and is very well made. The fact that two people can use the monitor, along with the potentially lifesaving Irregular Heartbeat Detection technology, make this BP monitor a worthwhile choice. Although I cannot give it the prestigious “5-Star award”, as a best buy in its price range, the unit is a good choice for many, and will make the task of monitoring blood pressure easier and much more convenient.
Summarizing the main features, you will see what excellent value this Lifesource monitor provides:
- Modern, illuminated display
- Offers great value to customer. Ideal for two or more people
- Irregular Heartbeat feature
- Large-print instruction guide with illustrations and quick start card in
- English, French and Spanish
- Four week blood pressure logbook
- 60 memory capacity
- Provides average blood pressure readings
- AC adaptor included
- Medium and large cuffs included
- Latex free
- Lifetime guarantee
- Legendary Lifesource quality
Available for sub-$85, a reliable and good value BP monitor.
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