Mileseey Xtape1 ZDNET's key takeaways The Mileseey Xtape1 is on sale now for $239.
It's a combination of an old-school measuring tape and laser rangefinder, with super-accurate measurements even over long distances.
It's expensive, and potentially overkill for some users. View now at Amazon
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I like my tools, and when I get the chance to take a new piece of kit for a test drive, I jump at the chance. If it's packed with high-end features, so much the better.
So when the Mileseey Xtape1 -- a tape measure that's been supercharged with lasers and electronics -- landed on my desk, I couldn't wait to start doing some DIY with it.
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The Xtape1 is a very different take on the laser tape measure. This one has a laser, yes (three, actually, a red one is used for measuring, and two green aligning beams) that's good out to 330 feet and accurate to ±1/16-inch. But along with the laser rangefinder, this also features a 12-foot traditional metal tape measure accurate to ±1/32-inch.
This makes it a very versatile tool, because while laser measuring tools are great for things like measuring rooms and such, they can't be used for things like measuring lumber.
The Xtape1 solves this with the combination of old and new.
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