Today's busy lifestyle requires multi-tasking, and this kitchen scale performs a slew of tasks while keeping the atmosphere joyful. It is the first electronic kitchen scale with a licensed iPod docking/charging station, so you can stay inspired by your favorite music and truly cook with love. Even with all the bells and whistles, the scale stays true to what a scale is meant to do, with no compromise on functionality. Offering results in pounds, fluid ounces, or grams, the scale weighs dry and liquid ingredients in increments of .04 ounces / 1 gram. The add-and-weigh (tare) function allows for weighing all ingredients in the same container. Battery and overload indicators keep users alerted to how the system is functioning, and an automatic shut off helps preserve battery life. The amply sized weighing surface is made of safety glass, for worry-free weighing. Compatible with all current iPods (not included), the scale has a speaker located in the base. A protective cover for the iPod station is included. The scale is powered by one CR 2043 lithium battery, one of which comes included.