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What is it? In addition to being a plain ol' indoor/outdoor thermometer kit, the Weather Direct 4-Day Audio Weather Forecaster has an internet connection (through a proprietary wireless link interface) to download weather predictions for the next three days. Add text-to-voice email capability (it actually reads the subjects and sender fields as new mail shows up) and RSS feeds, and it turns the little guy into a fairly useful gadget.
Weather prediction updates come down four times a day and severe weather alerts come in as they are released. Apart from the initial wireless configuration and the profile updates, you don't even need a PC to use it. Multiple units can sync with a single base station and each can display custom information.
The product line is set to launch this spring with 10 different products ranging in price from $60 to $150, depending on feature set. [Weatherdirect]
Reporting and photo by Curtis Walker
Comments
Can't you just go outside to determine what the weather is like? Remember that forecasting is just a prediction.
can it run doom?
@bms: When it comes to severe weather , you can not tell.
@bms: So you don't pack your umbrella unless it is already raining?
I have been looking for a device like this.
I love weather crap!
Crap weather not so much.
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