what kind do you prefer/think works best? i had one 5 yrs ago but thought it was smurffy quality.. i am thinking about this one originally $299.95 on sale for $55.49
http://www.fetaldoppler.net/sonoline-b-pink.html
Package Includes: *Sonoline B doppler body
*3Mhz/2Mhz/8Mhz probe.
*60Gram ultrasound gel tube ( good for over 50 tests )
*2 AA strarting batteries
*1 year warranty
The 3 MHz is an early term and general purpose Doppler probe. It will work very well through most full term pregnancies. The 2 MHz probe was designed to accommodate late term and obese pregnancies since it works best at 10 cm and larger depths. A 3 Mhz is more sensitive than a 2 Mhz probe and can pick up baby's heartbeat as early as 8-10 weeks gestation.
Sonoline handheld Fetal Doppler can meet routine examination requirement of obstetricans,midwives,pregnant women and vascular.It is a high performance model with FHR digital LCD display. It has three heart rate processing modes: real-time FHR display mode, averaged FHR display mode and manual mode. It has audio output, and can connect with earphone or recorder with audio input. Sonotrax has a slim, power saving and interchangeable ultrasound probe.
FDA & CE approved.
FEATURES
* Powerful built-in speaker for listening the heartbeat without headphones
* Easy to read LCD with on/off backlight
* Clear digital fetal heart rate display
* Uses 2 AA size batteries which are easy to find (2 new Batteries are included)
* Auto-off feature & low battery consumption to ensures hours & hours of usage
* Battery icon which indicates how much battery is left
* Headphone jack for listening to the heartbeat
* Weights only 180g with the batteries inserted
* Compact design with buttons which are design to withstand repeated usage without wearing out or breaking
* Units features 3 easy to operate modes :
Mode 1 : a heart icon is displayed when the heartbeat is detected and the real-time hear t rate is displayed numerically
Mode 2 : a heart icon is displayed when the heartbeat is detected and it averages the heart rate for a more stable reading
Mode 3 : this mode allows the user to calculate an average heart rate over a specific period of time by manually pushing a button to start & stop the time
Function:
FHR Detection: Speaker output/Earphone output LCD display, Five working modes: Real-time FHR Display mode, Averaged FHR Display mode, Manual mode, continuous operation time>=15 hours
opinions?