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Seen in FBDO
The Norelco blood pressure monitor is best seen at 00:16:09 in Ferris Bueller's Day Off as Cameron sits in his bed. Cameron is checking his blood pressure while talking to Ferris on the phone.
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Description
Marketed as an “Electronic Digital Blood Pressure Cuff / Pulse Meter,” the Norelco HC3001 included the main electronic monitor unit as well as the expected upper-arm cuff in a convenient storage case. The HC3001 featured an LCD display, visual and audible indicators, error messages, and auto-shut-off capabilities.
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According to the 1986-1987 Houston Jewelry & Distributing catalog, the Norelco HC3001 came with a MSRP of $61.95 but could be purchased closer to the $35-40 range.
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Finding This Item
While the views of Cameron’s blood pressure monitor in the film show enough that I was fairly confident his was a Norelco HC3001, a promotional still from this scene gives a look at the buttons and brand logo on the face of the monitor – details that confirm this identification.
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Find Your Own
- Check eBay for a vintage Norelco HC3001 blood pressure monitor of your own!
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