Bushnell 7-Day Weather FX Alarm (Silver)

by Bushnell

Product Features

• 7-day wireless weather forecaster delivers reliable, real-time forecasts from Accuweather.com for over 150 cities
• Forecast is automatically updated wirelessly every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• No sensors, no installation, no subscription required; runs on batteries or A/C power
• Provides severe weather alerts as well as air quality, UV index, and allergy alerts
• Satellite-synchronized clock never needs resetting; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

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The 7-Day Weather FX Forecaster from Bushnell delivers accurate weather forecasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wirelessly with no strings attached. The Weather FX provides precise weather data without the ongoing commitment, upkeep, and obtrusive setup of other systems--without sensors, installation, or a subscription.

The 7-day Weather FX provides pinpoint, real-time forecasts for over 150 cities, 24/7. Once you choose your city, the forecast is automatically updated every 15 minutes via pager technology. The Weather FX also delivers severe weather, air quality, UV index, and allergy alerts, so that you are never caught unawares, and thanks to the Weather FX's network-synchronized clock, you will always have the most accurate time.

Easy to use anywhere, the Weather FX can be operated using batteries or A/C power. The device features a color changing backlight and on-screen weather icons so that you get the weather conditions at a glance. Measuring 7.3 x 4.25 x 2.74 inches overall with a generous 5.5 x 2.75-inch screen, you can take the Weather FX anywhere you go, and never guess about the weather again!

Features:

• 7-day forecasts
• Choose from 150+ locations
• Color-changing backlight
• Severe weather alerts
• Air quality, UV index and allergy alerts
• Satellite-synchronized clock
• Continuously updated 24/7
• Forecasts updated wirelessly every 15 minutes
• 1 year warranty

Specifications:

• Battery Type: AAA (4) or A/C
• Model: 950017C
• Screen Size: 5.5 x 2.75 inches
• Weight: 10.8 ounces
• Size: 7.3 x 4.25 x 2.74 inches

Product Description

7 day wireless forecaster weather FXA breakthrough in accurate weather information.This easy-to-use weather forecast device works without sensors and is portable. It features reliable real-time weather forecasts for over 150 cities provided by the most accurate weather service Accu weather. There is nothing to install and no subscriptions. Plan outdoor activities with confidence with the new weather FX by Bushnell.Weather forecasts without complexity. No sensors, portable, no subscriptions. No installation, saves time and effort. Advanced technology made amazingly simple. Just add batteries. No outdoor setup necessary. Pick your local forecast or choose from 150 locations covering over 90% of the U.S. population. World's weather authority. Over 100 forecast meteorologists serving 850 news outlets and the web features Accu weather forecasts for today and the next six days 150-location weather forecasts. Color-changing back light to indicate temperatures at a glance25-character alert messages including severe weather alerts. Indoor temperature alarm clock and snooze. Adds high pollen high UV index and low air quality alerts. Full size 6 x 6-Inch screen. Manufacturer Bushnell outdoor.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PLCHXQ
• Item model number: 950017C
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,788 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed to, more or less., December 13, 2009

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Harmless Gryphon (Nowhere worth mentioning) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell 7-Day Weather FX Alarm (Silver) (Sports)

This review is not for the -c unit. The merchant I purchased it from shipped me the older (950017) version, which does not have the room temperature display. As I find this to be of limited use anyway, it didn't really matter. Just be aware, if you order anything from the marketplace, you need to be sure you are getting the version you want. The room temperature display is the only difference between the C and non-C units.

These are marketed under several names - Ambient, Bushnell, Brookstone - they are all the same engine with a different face.

This is a simple, dedicated device that received a weather forecast broadcast from Ambient Devices, as provided by Accuweather. It's as accurate as any forecast you get on the web is going to be, so this is more of a luxury or gee-whiz type item more than anything else. I find it useful more just because I don't have to turn a computer on to get a current forecast. It provides 7 days (6 future + Today) worth of information, a current high/low temp, UV, Air quality, windspeed and time. The main display changes color depending on the temperature reported. As stated earlier, it's right from one of the major (private) forecast agencies, so the information is about as accurate as you can get, meaning, it's nothing more that a possible forecast...

You have to set the city beforehand and wait until it receives data, which may take some time. It gets portions of the forecast at a time, so you'll see the temperature, then parts of the forecast, and finally all information. It only took about 30-45 minutes to fill out completely.

The unit does have some flaws. The main flaw, and this could be a killer for some, is that the viewing angle of the display is terrible. Looking dead on the display, it's weak. Get off center about 15 degrees, and you can't see it. It appears designed to sit on a table (using the built in stand) so a 6' person can view it while standing up. Yes, it's that limited. Hang it on the wall at adult eye level, and a child won't be able to read the display. Use the stand, put it on a 3' table and sit in a chair beside it - you can't see it. There isn't any contrast or other adjustments, so you're stuck.

A minor flaw is that the information update is slow. For the forecast, it's fine, but wind speed and current temps are informative at best. That is, they change so slowly that the windspeed is never going to be current. It's good for letting you know that there are high winds, but as for getting an actual number, never mind. It would have been better to have some sort of high/percentage display instead of MPH number.

You can't shut off the temperature light when it's plugged in, as far as I can tell. This is really the only major con to the unit, as it's overly bright to be placed in an area where you're going to be sleeping.

To wrap it up, this is a neat gadget, but that's what it is. A gadget. If you're a weather buff, like goofy electronic whatsits, or don't have access to online stuff, this is for you (although a bit pricey.) Otherwise, move along...

Edit: From what I can tell, these devices operate on a very slow data stream broadcast over the Motorola FLEX 900MHz pager network, which is still in use in a lot of professional fields - you shouldn't have to worry about the radio service going down any time soon. These do not use the Microsoft SPOT service, as suggested by some. BEFORE PURCHASING one of these, I highly suggest that you check Ambient's website for their coverage maps.

Edit June 4th, 2011: I've noticed my unit has another issue. The display contrast has shifted on a portion of the display. The upper left corner of the display now has a different viewing angle than the other 3/4 of the display. It's not a killer, but you kind of have to weave around to see the display fully.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Device--Great Technology!, December 5, 2009

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Donald M. Weinstein "weinstn" (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell 7-Day Weather FX Alarm (Silver) (Sports)

I've owned one of these for over a year now. It works perfectly, doing everything it's supposed to. Set-up takes about five minutes: put in a battery or plug it in the wall, use the buttons to select the closest US city to where you live, and then either mount it on the wall or place it on a tabletop. Wait a few minutes while the unit "listens" for the weather forecast which is transmitted on a special radio frequency, and that's it. No Internet connection is used, making it good for households (including those of many older folks) who aren't computer users.

We count upon it as a guide to the expected weather over the next week. We started by using it in battery mode, but once we changed to using wall plug-in mode, the unit came alive with different colors for each temperature range. The unit is also quite attractive, and fits into most decors. I like it well enough that I'm giving them as presents this year. I just put in the battery, set it for the city where my friend lives, box it back up and mail it off. When it arrives, the unit is already working for them for their city.

One "secret" mode is to use it keep track of weather in other cities. Just use the buttons to flip through the cities you are interested in, and you'll see the actual weather and the weather forecast. True, you can do the same on the Internet, but this is a neat way to do it without a computer.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best gifts I've ever given, February 13, 2010

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Mitchell E. Davis (Washington, D.C. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell 7-Day Weather FX Alarm (Silver) (Sports)

After comparing many models, I bought this weather station(this model is not only a 7 day model,but has special features such as wind speed,uv index,and air quality alerts in addition to the current time,indoor and outdoor temperatures).I have it on my kitchen table and love glancing at the frequent updates,comments,pictoral displays,and color changes.It is quite accurate almost all the time.I have given these as gifts,and always get feedback that the recipient not only loved it,but couldn't imagine how they did without it before.It makes boring weather information great fun.The only negative would be reception if you live too far from a fairly major city.