Title: Very Limited
Product review: I needed to determine the surge power draw of some studio photography flashes. The LCD display on this unit does not display the real-time power draw--but rather a snapshot about every second. So, it is impossible to know exactly what the peak draw is when my flashes fire. Moreover, the unit's memory does not store raw statistics (watts, amps, etc.)--only calculated figures like energy cost over time. While it may fit the needs of some consumers, it certainly does not fit my (quite basic) need. The menu system is also fairly cumbersome. For example, reading the memory requires unplugging the unit, plugging it back in, and then accessing the memory quickly before it is automatically overwritten. I find it hard to believe that this thing cannot tell me something as simple as the peak power draw when an appliance kicks-on. These limitations are not clear on the packaging. I will be returning this purchase promptly.
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