Oregon Scientific Thermometers

Oregon Scientific Thermometers

Housed in high-tech blue plastic, this alarm clock is far more sophisticated than its cute appearance may lead one to believe. Whether you check on the time by consulting the clock's LCD screen or by looking at a large red-light projection of the time beamed onto a wall or ceiling, you'll know it's accurate. That's because the clock is equipped with a radio receiver tuned to the U.S. Atomic Clock, and keeps time with split-second accuracy by automatically adjusting, if necessary, to the Atomic Clock's signals six times every 24 hours. From those signals, the 5-1/4-by-4-1/2-inch clock (2-1/2 inches thick) not only shows the precise time, but also displays the date and day, with automatic adjustment for daylight-saving time and leap year, according to the North American time zone for which the clock is set. (The day can be shown in English, Spanish, or French.)

The red-light projection makes it possible to check the time without squinting. If the clock is in battery mode (two AA batteries required but not included), pressing the clock's snooze bar will beam the time onto the ceiling for five seconds--and also backlight the LCD screen. If the clock is plugged into a wall socket with an AC adapter (included), the projection and backlighting will be available either for five seconds with the snooze bar or continuously if a continuous-beam control is set. As a backup, you can set the time, day, and date manually as well as automatically. --Fred Brack
Customer Review: Love this clock
This is my second Oregon Scientific projection clock. I love how it resets itself with the time changes, the simplicity of the alarm feature, the small space it takes at the bedside, and the incredibly clear projection on the ceiling. Small enough to carry with me when I travel - YEAH!
Customer Review: not worth it
I was very disappointed when I received this clock after reading all the reviews about it and seeing it was a top seller. I bought a competing clock 2 years ago from Amazon and accidentally dropped it and wanted to replace it with the same clock.at the same price..$20...but the clock is no longer available at Amazon (Emerson Research). It had a much more powerful projector, able to swivel, spin it, had HUGE nite glow numbers, also a radio and auto time set.... This junky little thing from Oregon Research is tiny...cheap construction and tiny buttons. It also has a tiny projection feature with no flexibility in viewing angles, and of course it doesn't have a radio. I can't believe this is a top seller on Amazon. I would buy the Emerson (sold at Target) for the same price hands down. (Oh by the way, the satellite time setting feature of the Oregon unit didn't work either). I have returned the unit. Do yourself a favor...keep looking!

Unique Desktop Thermometer and Clock A Stylish Addition to Any Home or Office!This state-of-the art timepiece displays humidity, temperature, and precise time. Its sleek design is a perfect fit for any desk or work area. Three channels allow for monitoring the temperature in up to three remote locations - Automatically sets itself to the U.S. Atomic Clock---never needs adjusting for Daylight Saving Time - Dual alarm settings - Wireless indoor/outdoor temperature sensor - Remote sensor has up to 100 feet transmission range - Illuminated with HiGlo? electro-luminescent backlight
Customer Review: Buzzing sound with back light
The product is good looking and functional. The self-setting clock works well even with recent day light saving changes. However, the unit makes a loud buzzing noise whenever the back light is on. I have exchanged two units and both are the same.
Customer Review: Please note: Atomic Clock wont work on The East Coast...
You have to be within 932 miles of Boulder, CO for the atomic clock feature to work. For instance, Richmond,VA is over 1700 miles from there. The stores here had fantastic clearance sales on this item. You found out why when you read the instructions, calculated the distance to boulder, CO, or contacted customer service. The .pdf file of the manual is available on the Oregon Scientific site. Their "Weather in Motion" model (Amazon calls it a "Near Far Weather Station") says in it's literature that it can receive from 2000 miles away. This would be a better choice if you live on the East Coast.

Rainy days just got better. Our favorite rain gauge just got better too. The expanded features include 10-day memory and indoor/outdoor temperature. Sit back and enjoy the rain and check weekly to find out if your garden needs additional watering.
Customer Review: disappointing
I'm not usually one to write a review, but this product and company warrants one. I was very excited to find this product available--it has just the features I wanted. The battery installation on the rain gauge, as mentioned by others, was quite an ordeal, but considering how often this is needed, not a big deal. I ordered in the spring, and was very happy with both temperature readings. throughout the summer, we used it to gauge when to turn on our whole house fan in the evenings. When the first rain came, my frustration began. After troubleshooting as directed, Oregon Scientific told me to send it in, that the gauge was not communicating with the main unit. That was September. I still have not received a replacement, despite calls every 1-2 weeks. The only response I get is, "that will ship next week, but we're out of stock now." Last week, I'd heard the same response enough, and called Amazon, asking what they suggested I do. Dealing with Amazon was the only positive part--after a few minutes of describing the situation, they sent me a new one, here in two days. I set it up... The new thermometer was very inconsistent, and after a day, stopped working altogether. Before this happened, I carefully tested several rain-gauge locations, set it up, and anticipated the rain that evening. No rain, at least according to my gauge. Then no communication with the main unit. I'm frustrated with not only the product, but the terrible customer service that Oregon Scientific provides. I'll be in touch with Amazon to see about a refund or exchange for a better-functioning product from another company. Any recommendations?
Customer Review: Works great. Nice when I'm out of town.
I purchased this product about two months ago and it has been working great. I have the rain sensor about 100 ft away on my back patio and always have had a good signal. The 10 day history is in my opinion the best feature, since you can view the specific rainfall day by day - a nice feature when you are gone for a few days.

Forecast temperature and humidity levels with Oregon Scientifics cable-free weather system. Plan for outdoor conditions or monitor the climate indoors. This versatile gadget mounts on a wall or stands alone on a tabletop. Its display features easy-to-read, digital numbers, and indicates humidity, temperature, barometric pressure, time of day, date, plus daily minimum and maximum temperatures. Straightforward graphics also depict sunny, cloudy, partly-cloudy and rainy conditions. A pressure-trend indicator notes when pressure rises, falls, or stays steady. Temperature readings are available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. An included cable-free model-THR138 sensor measures outdoor temperatures from -5 to +50 degrees Celsius or 23 to +122 degrees Fahrenheit. This weather station has a transmission range of 90 feet--between monitor and sensor--and forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours.

This handy tool also has an ExactSet Clock. Radio-controlled by the United States Atomic Clock in Boulder, Colorado, it resets daily to the hour, minute, and second for continued accuracy. It also automatically adjusts for daylight savings time. Both date and day of week can be displayed in English, French, or Spanish. A programmable alarm sounds with increasing volume for 2 minutes, rousing sleepers gradually. This weather system measures 7-1/4 by 5-1/4 by 2-3/4 inches, and weighs 1 pound as shipped. --Jessica Reuling
Customer Review: Weather at a Glance!
We received this weather station as a gift and have really enjoyed it. So, we decided that if we liked it, we might as well share the wealth. We've given this as a gift and it was very well received. It's nice to see what the forecast is going to be, and what the high & low has been. The only thing that proved annoying was when my husband accidently turned the alarm on. It took us days to figure out where the faint beeping sound was coming from. (Smile)
Customer Review: no backlight
The Idea of the product is good. However the product has no lighting at all on it. This has been troublesome considering you set your alarm at night (when it is dark) and you usually wake up when it is dark. Because there is no backlight you can't see the time or temp.

Additional features include: 12-hour clock which automatically sets itself to the U.S. atomic clock- never needs adjusting for Daylight Saving Time; Month/day calendar in English, French or Spanish; Monitors and displays indoor and outdoor temperature; Supports up to 3 remote temperature sensors that can receive transmission from sensor from up to 100 feet; Sensor can withstand cold weather of up to ?22 F (with lithium batteries). Slim and stylish, it?s the perfect office companion. You won?t miss another meeting with the atomic clock feature and you can easily scroll through the US time zones to figure out the time where your colleagues are. The RMR182A also comes with one remote sensor so you'll always be aware of the temperature outside the building.