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weather
Oregon Scientific's Solar Weather Station Is The Second Greenest Way To Check The Forecast
As far as weather stations go, the +ECO Clima Control weather station is pretty enough to put out in the open—and its wealth of features are completely powered by the sun. More » -
digital cameras
ATC5K: We're Way Too Chicken to Use this Helmet Camcorder
We're not really that extreme. Wait...we're on the internet and can be whoever we want to be... More » -
watches
Oregon Scientific Delivers Watch for Serious Weather Addicts
When it comes to forecasting the weather, I often think that sticking a moistened finger into the air is about as accurate as all of that fancy doppler radar. However, there is no shortage of weather addicts out there that religiously check the news and treat weathermen like they were friggin' prophets. It appears that Oregon Scientific has developed a weather forecasting watch made specifically for these types of people. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by altus: There are about a zillion watches that do this.... Simple algorithm: Pressure trend is up for more than 6 hours,... more » | Other threads
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solving problems that don't exist
Weather Station Tracks Past Weather on Your PC For Some Unknown Reason
This Oregon Scientific weather station records the weather as it happens. It then plugs into your computer and uploads recent weather data. So if you happen to forget that it was hot in July, you can spend a lot of money and go through an elaborate process to remember. I… don't get it.
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By Adam FrucciComment by bikerbink: "Solving problems that don't exist" is like proving UFO's don't exist because you've never seen one. Maybe you don't want... more » | Other threads
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clocks
Oregon Scientific Weather In Motion Clock Keeps an Eye on You and the Weather
Here's Oregon Scientific's next trick with atomic alarm clocks that tell you the old in/out temperature and forecast, and this one has a motion sensor that reacts to your presence. When you're viewing the Oregon Scientific Weather In Motion from a distance, it tells you the day of the week and the time in big numerals, with an icon showing you its interpretation of the weather forecast. Move a little closer, and it helpfully gives you more info about the inside and outside temperature (gathered from a wireless module), moving the time data to a smaller size. If you'd rather not feel like you're under surveillance by a goddamn clock, set it to dissolve between one display and the other every five seconds. Neat stuff for 50 bucks. Oregon Gadgets, via Technabob and Oregon Scientific]
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Comment by Manny71: Very nice... a lot better than the old over-designed OS stuff with every square inch of the LCD covered in... more » | Other threads
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digital weatherman
Oregon Scientific's Crystal Weather Station Gives You 3D Forecasts
The guys at Oregon Scientific are known for their funky clocks, and now they're kicking things up a notch with their new Crystal Weather Station, the first clock that can display the forecast in 3D. More » -
gadgets
Oregon Scientific Weather Hub Predicts the Weathery Future
This little device from the weather junkies at Oregon Scientific is like bringing a desktop widget to real life. It has two circular displays that will display the current temperature and the upcoming temperature. It does the magic future-predicting with an internal barometer. I wish it included Wi-Fi or something to more accurately predict the weather over the net, but for $20 I'm not expecting much. More »
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Comment by Jeff the Riffer: Yeah, I picked one up at Target as well, primarily for the temperature reading and because it has a nice... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Oregon Scientific AW131: Talking Meat Thermometer for Meat Heads
We've seen remote BBQ and oven thermometers before, but now here's one that can annoy you and all your friends by talking your ear off. Actually, it doesn't have a lot to say unless that steak you're cooking is done. More »
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Comment by ninjamurf: I have one of the earlier versions. Doesn't talk at you, just beeps. I love it. Makes... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Sneak Peak: Updated Oregon Scientific DP100 Projection Clock
Oregon Scientific has had the DP100 projection clock available available for a while now, but an update is already in the works. We snuck our way into the super secret back room at the Oregon Scientific booth and caught a glimpse of the DP100's taller and rounder brother. They were hush-hush about the updated projection clock, but it still looks nicer than the blocky DP100.
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Comment by Adamantite: Hmm... I actually like the blockier DP100 way better, much cleaner shape. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Oregon Scientific WMS802 WeatherNow II: Improved Weather Station
Want to know the weather forecast right now? Oregon Scientific's WMS802 WeatherNow II uses free data broadcast from MSN Direct to show you the temperature, wind speed, the high and low for the day and a three-day forecast. The WeatherNow version II improves on the design of its predecessor, which had a scrolling text field across the top that we found in our extensive testing to be of limited usefulness. More »
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Comment by Dancing Milkcarton: Wow, that thing is trashy-looking compared to the Brookstone one. Plus the Brookstone model is very thin and the... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Heads-On: Oregon Scientific Action Camera
They think I'm going to go film myself doing some extreme sports, but after wandering around the Adult Entertainment Expo, I think I may have some other ideas. Thanks for giving me some alternate career opportunities Oregon Scientific ATC2K Helmet Cam.
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Comment by designslave: is that Neil Schweiber from "Freaks and Geeks" wearing that helmet? more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Talking Thermometer Won't Guilt You For Eating Wilbur
If your meat could talk, it would probably scream in a high pitched voice about the cruelty of slaughterhouses, the pain of being cooked on the grill, and the indignity of being eaten by a chubby guy in an A1-stained "Vote for Pedro" t-shirt. Which is why there's no technology out there to give a voice to the silent meat population, natch. More » -
digital cameras
Faces of Extreme Death: Oregon Scientific's Sweet ATC2K Helmet Cam
Just in time for snowboarding season is Scientific Oregon's Xtreme helmet cam. It's waterproof, uses SD cards, and shoots at 640 by 480 at 30FPS. It's half the size of the original cam, the not so good ATC-1000, notorious for shipping inside of a fully stocked first aid kit. This one also has an LCD showing, presumably, time left to live as your heroic-exploit video turns into a snuff flick. And... More » -
gadgets
Oregon Scientific Giovannoni Weather Station: Italian Designed Forecaster
Oregon Scientific hired famous (to someone) designer, Stefano Giovannoni, to come up with their latest of their 123423523452345998 weather monitoring clocks. The guy is a sci-fi fanatic, and you can see the influence on the front panel's Star War-ish design. It reads off indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, a forecast for the day, and your X-wing's remaining shield power. The atomic clock is self setting, and sleepyheads will want to note that the snooze lasts only 8-minutes. (When someone makes a 2-hour snooze button, I'll be happier.) More » -
gadgets
Giovannoni Wireless Projection Clock
Oregon Scientific likes to enlist the help of swanky designers and brands for its clockism, such as Philippe Starck, Ferrari and even John Deere. Now the company has signed up Italian design superstar Stefano Giovannoni to develop this ominous-looking Wireless Projection Clock. More » -
gadgets
Oregon Scientific Personal UV Monitor
Just in time for the first full day of summer, Oregon Scientific releases its Personal UV Monitor, a device that can help you keep your skin from looking like an old worn-out leather shoe when you're old by keeping track of how much ultraviolet light you're exposing yourself to today. More »
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Comment by wolfie: and by the time you're able to afford to buy this, you've already screwed up your skin, too. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Oregon Scientific Handheld Weather Forecaster
In what could be described as something that looks like a MyFi but without the XM, Oregon Scientific's Handheld Weather Forecaster and Alarm clock makes going outside to see if it's raining a thing of the past (as if people did that any more anyway). For about $40 you get a handheld device that displays numerous weather-related facts on the unit's HiGlo illuminated LCD. Need to know the humidity so your hair doesn't look like Larry Fine's? What about the phase of the moon, so you don't accidently go outside and have the whole town running after you with silver bullets? More » -
gadgets
Mirror Weather Station
Mirror mirror on the wall, what's the silliest product of them all? From our wacky friends at Oregon Scientific, this Mirror Weather Station may take the prize on combo products that make little sense. For just $130, you too can own a mirror that tells you the outside temperature. You know, in case listening to the radio or turning on the TV or the Internet is too tough for you.
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portable media
It's Not a Car But. ..
In the old days it was enough to have a Ferrari poster in your bedroom. But for today's pubescent teens, it's all about Ferrari branded gear like this FMP160 MP3 player. It's put out by our favorite weirdo clock-maker Oregon Scientific. Can't say there's much here other than a red, rubberized case and Ferrari tag. But if that gets you going, it also comes with 1GB of Flash memory, support for MP3, WMA, WMA DRM 9 and WAV files and a USB 2.0 connection. Goes for $230 and comes with gorgeous matching pouch, geeky lanyard and headphones. More » -
portable media
Oregon Scientific's Wonky MP3 Player
Oregon Scientific shows us what they're made of (and what kind of drugs they're on) once again with the MP121 Waterproof MP3 Player and Pedometer. Yes, that's right, you too can now listen to music in the rain and count how many steps you've taken, all for just $150. The product is really being marketed to swimmers and, um, waterskiers it seems. But with an included FM radio, I think it's really for all of us, don't you? It measures 2.72 x 2.07 x .83 inches and includes two separate headsets, one specifically designed for swimming, and the other more-traditional earbuds.
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gadgets
Oregon Scientific Cubic Phone
When Oregon Scientific makes a phone, you just know it's going to be weird. And the USB Cubic DECT Telephon doesn't disappoint in that regard. Yup, it's a phone for sure, but it's also an FM alarm clock, calendar and MP3 player. And it's square and wireless to boot. The speaker phone is powered by rechargeable batteries and you can even personalize your rings with MP3 and WMA files loaded over USB or SecureDigital cards. I don't know what they smoke in Oregon, but yeah, I want some.
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home entertainment
Oregon Scientific Regional Weather Station Reviewed (Verdict: Not SPOTty At All)
I've been watching SPOT (Smart Personal Objects Technology) for a few years now and I've never been blown away. However, this weather station seems to get a few things right—it uses a dedicated data stream to pick up excellent weather info, it never needs setting, and it does what it's supposed to do without lots of frou-frou bells and whistles. SpotStop says this thing is a bit 'spensive but it's very cool. This station comes with free Direct MSN service until 2010 and provides just about every weather function known to man. More » -
gadgets
Oregon Scientific MSN Direct Weather Station
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows when you have an MSN Direct Weather Station by Oregon Scientific. This gadget will tell you everything weather-related including a 3 day forecast, moon phase, and even an EPA air-quality reading. This up-to-date information is provided by themetrologymeteorology professionals at the Weather Channel via MSN Direct so you know it'll be as accurate as possible. Of course, when you could just go on the internet and easily search most of this information for free— but isn't this in-home weather buddy a bargain at about $200? More » -
portable media
Oregon Scientific's iBall
Oregon Scientific recently released the iBall, a bowling-ball shaped wireless speaker for the iPod. It's a lot like the StyleFi Music Sphere, but re-engineered with the iPod in mind. I got a chance to have a hands-on look at it a few weeks ago when Oregon Scientific was in town showing it off, and I have to say I was pretty impressed. It features advanced 2.4 Ghz wireless technology, with adaptive frequency hopping spread spectrum, and will broadcast up to a 100 feet. We did a little mini-experiment, and brought the speaker a flight of stairs down to the lobby, and the only time it broke signal was when we went outside. More »
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