A measuring tape really different: - You press the trigger: it takes place, handy when the other hand is used, - The curvature of the tape is reversed compared to traditional meters (the sides are in contact with the measured object), more precision to mark a landmark, but mostly it is used to trace along with a little tape as a ruler. By cons, it does not have small tab at its end to measure pulling. It is very, very light and compact, it never leaves my pocket!
