The Weather Channel WS-9031TWC Projection Weather Station

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Product Features

• Radio-controlled projection clock and weather station from The Weather Channel
• Projector flashes the time or outdoor temperature red digits on flat surfaces up to 6 feet away; LCD screen display
• Outdoor TX4U sensor communicates temperature and humidity data to the base from up to 80 feet at a 433.92MHz frequency
• Additional features include barometric pressure, perpetual calendar, alarm, and forecasts; 5 AA batteries needed for operation
• Unit measures 7-1/4 by 4-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches and weighs 1-4/5 pounds upon shipping; limited 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 4.2 x 7.2 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000AM8XXO
• Item model number: WS-9031TWC
• Batteries: 5 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,612 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Bestsellers in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review
From The Weather Channel, this versatile weather station shines the outdoor temperature and time on the ceiling or a wall from its side-ported projector. The radio-controlled clock regularly resets, adapting to changes in time zone and daylight savings time. With moon, tide, and barometric pressure gauges, the weather station also comes with forecasting capabilities.

On a LCD screen, the weather station displays time in 12- or 24- hour format. An alarm alerts sleeping users, while the snooze function enables extra shut-eye. A radio tower icon flashes onscreen when receiving time updates. The station monitors indoor temperatures ranging from 14.2 to 139.8 degrees F and humidity levels from 1 to 99 percent. Celsius readings are also available. Icons for twelve different moon phases follow changes in the night sky, while tide levels are described as low, medium, or high. Using the barometric air pressure data, the system depicts its forecasts with graphics for the next 12 to 20 hours. A perpetual calendar recalls annual important dates. For outdoor conditions, an included TX4U sensor communicates at a 433.92MHz frequency from up to 80 feet. The sensor registers temperatures ranging from -22 to +157.8 degrees F and humidity levels from 1 to 99 percent. The unit also recalls minimum and maximum readings for indoor and outdoor humidity percentages and temperatures. Place the freestanding weather station up to further than six feet from the projection surface. Users adjust the brightness and focus for the most legible presentation. Constant projection is possible with the use of the AC adapter. Five enclosed AA batteries power this system. The station is covered by a limited one-year warranty. The monitor measures 7-1/4 by 4-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches. This item weighs 1-4/5 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

Product Description
Barometric Pressure Tendency Arrow Forecast Icon Based on Changing Barometric Pressure Wireless Outdoor & Indoor Humidity (%RH) Records MIN & MAX Humidity Indoor Comfort Level Icon Wireless Outdoor & Indoor Temperature (?F or ?C) Records MIN & MAX Temperature with Time & Date Stamp Moon Phase with Tide Indication Projects Outdoor Temperature & Current Time (alternating) Adjustable Projection Brightness and Location Atomic Time & Date Automatically Updates for Daylight Saving Time (ON/OFF option) 12 or 24 Hour Display Perpetual Calendar Display Time Zone Setting US Time Zone Map Dual Alarms with Adjustable Snooze Can Receive Up to 3 Sensors EL Backlight Free Standing AC Power Adapter Included Receiver: 7.25" x 4.25" x 2.25" Specifications: Outdoor Humidity Range: 1% to 99% Indoor Humidity Range: 1% to 99% Outdoor Temperature Range: -21.8?F to 157.8?F Indoor Temperature Range: 14.2?F to 139.8?F 12 Moon Phases 3 Tide Display: Low, Medium, and High Adjustable Snooze: From 5 minutes to 30 minutes; 5 minute intervals Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz Transmission Range: Up to 80 Feet Power requirements: Receiver: 3 AA Alkaline batteries (optional)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pros and Cons, May 4, 2008

By	J. Gallagher (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is definitely a novelty item, but overall it's a good one with some inscrutable flaws.

Pros:
* Atomic clock, once you get it working.
* Outdoor temp/rel. humidity, and indoor temp/rel. humidity (I didn't realize how dry my bedroom is).
* Projected time/temp works very well, very legible without my glasses on a ceiling that is well higher than the recommended range. Very pleased with this.
* Two alarms, configurable snoozes etc.
* Battery backup.
* Most of the features you'd expect out of a $25 alarm clock, basically.

Cons:
* Frustrating interface for setup/changes (to set the sensitivity of the forecast feature, for example, you have to scroll through all of the other features, many of which only give you a number to choose, with no indication of what feature it applies to; you have to refer to the poorly written manual--which tells you to set it to 1, 2, or 3, with little explanation of what that does.)
* Flimsy construction.
* "Forecast" is based on real time data of the remote sensor, which is good, but kind of misleading. It can be raining cats and dogs, and the forecast will indicate it's cloudy. You'd think a real time device would be able to tell what I'm seeing outside my window. (I know, it's all technicalities, but I'm addressing the basic real user expectations.)
* Atomic clock ONLY works once you set the time manually to something close to the actual time. Why? Because (I'm making a best guess here) the device only polls the atomic clock frequency between midnight and 6am, when conditions are better for it (according to the manual). I made the mistake of just leaving it at 12:00 to start when it was actually 7pm or so. So when it tried to poll the atomic clock service, it was not within that midnight-6am window. Once I set it close to the real time, the "connected to the atomic clock service" icon showed the next morning.
* The manual. Uses acronyms like WWVB without ever defining them. Has no table of contents, so figuring out something as simple as setting the alarm requires a lot of page flipping.
* No "backlight for the LCD always on" option I've been able to find, and when the backlight is on briefly after hitting display, it buzzes.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can read without my glasses, November 19, 2007

By	G. Jelsma (Grand Rapids, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The biggest reason I like this Weather Station is that I can read the time and outdoor temp. without my glasses. So when I wake up in the middle of the night I just look at the ceiling. With other digital clocks I must put my glasses on. Because the time is transmitted to my clock and it has a batter backup I am never without the correct time and never have to worry about missing my morning alarm due to a power outage.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Eats batteries, Reads +5-7° if plugged into wall wart., December 7, 2008

By	J. B. Turner "N7EOJ" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tech Support response: "Yeah they run hot if you plug the power supply in. Just run it on the batteries. "
If you don't plug it in, it doesn't project.