Oregon Scientific Thermometers

This streamlined gadget is perfect for the weather buff that needs to track indoor and outdoor temperatures, but doesn't have room for a bulky weather station. Three, easy-to-read LCD panels display temperature at the main unit, temperature as measured by a remote sensor, day of the week, and time as measured by a precision, digital quartz clock. (This calendar clock function can switch to a date/month display mode.) A remote temperature sensor with weatherproof casing sends data to the main unit via radio waves, allowing wireless operation and easy, painless setup. The station measures indoor temperatures between 23 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit, and outdoor temperatures between 14 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Its slim main unit fits almost anywhere in the home--simply mount it on a wall or rest it on the included, detachable table stand.

Oregon Scientific has packed a surprising number of features into this compact unit including: a two-minute crescendo alarm, day of the week display in five languages, the choice of 12- or 24-hour clock format, and Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature readings. This gadget also stores minimum and maximum temperatures for both indoors and out--recalling data with the touch of a button. A remote sensor indicates temperature on a separate LCD panel, and can be used freestanding or wall-mounted with included bracket. This sensor has a transmission range of up to 100 feet. Two AA batteries each power the main unit and remote sensor. Both devices have a low battery indicator. --Mary Park
Customer Review: Accurate and Useful
I keep the main gauge downstairs and the second (remote) gauge upstairs. It lets me know the temperature in the whole house without me going upstairs to check. The easy to read display helps as well. The "remote" has a thermometer display on it too so I don't have to be at the main station to see the temperature. One bad thing is that there is no light or backlight. When the room is dark, you can't see the display very well. For that reason, I can only give it 4 out of 5 stars.