Customer Reviews

Oregon Scientific RM888PA Travel Projection Clock

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This thing is extremely overpriced for what it does. The casing appears to be metallic but is actually plastic. There isn't an option to have the indiglo backlight to remain on when plugged into an electrical outlet. The analog time feature is more of a novelty. The atomic clock synchronization is VERY SLOW to respond. Most importantly the projection feature isn't able to be flipped or turned so one is limited in positioning the clock on the nightstand. Once positioned properly the projection feature makes glancing for the time very convenient when in bed. Other than that the only thing this clock has going for it is its compact design for business travelers and battery backup in case of electrical outages.

This projection clock is better than nothing. However, the projector is backwards in my opinion. If put on your headboard with the clock face facing outward, the projection on the ceiling will be backwards. That means, to have the projection facing right, the clock face must face the wall behind you. Also, if you want to display the time on the wall, you must lay the clock down on its side, the side that contains the AC adaptor plugin, which means if it's plugged in, the protrusion will prevent it from laying flat -- correctible if you have a hole in the tabletop (such as a cable guide, as I have). Overall, I'm disappointed at the misorientation of the projector and lack of positioning options. Having the projector orientated correctly with the clock face and having the projector on a swivel would correct all problems, but I haven't found such a product.

Ceiling projection never worked very well, and synchronization with atomic clock was haphazard at best. After using this about one year, the projection numbers seem to be partially burned out. The only good thing is the design of the actual clock, which is attractive.

I bought this clock specifically for travel purposes and it worked great for a month. After that the numbers in the projection started to fade to the point that after 3 months, one cannot make out the time on the wall even at 3 feet range. Since it was more than 2 months since I had bought the clock, I had to deal with Oregon Scientific to get a replacement... and that is a nightmare. Initially they were very polite and promised to send me a replacement model (another travel clock). 10 weeks and several phone calls later, I receive a RM313PNA clock... a significantly cheaper non travel clock unlike what I was promised. I call back and they say, shipping made a mistake and that they would send me the travel clock and return label for the RM313PNA. Again, 5 weeks later, nothing. The one day I receive a call from "customer service" saying that sorry, they had decided not to send me the travel clock and what they sent me was what I had to use. I tried explaining that I needed the clock for travel purposes and that the one they sent out was not a travel clock (no dual voltage adapter)... and she said sorry, tough luck and hung up on me. I have since tried to talk to them several times, but have not had any luck.

Needless to say, I am frustrated with their service and will never buy another Oregon Scientific product again. EVER.

If you do decide to purchase, make sure you never need to deal with the company. They do not stand behind their product and will make false promises and never come through.

Worked fine for about a year and then the LED's started to go out. I called Oregon Scientific and they were no help as the warranty had expired.

JUST FINISHED A TRIP WITH THE TRAVEL CLOCK. WE WERE USED TO HAVING A PROJECTION CLOCK AT HOME AND THE TRAVEL CLOCK WORKED VERY WELL. MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE HOME AWAY FROM HOME. THE PROJECTION WAS VERY CLEAR AND WORKED WELL. LOVE THE COMPACT SIZE.

We have several bedside versions of this clock, and thought it would be great to have one to travel with. It has a nice leather case and operates off of batteries or an AC adapter. It is also a great gift for dads, graduates...anyone! We highly recommend it!