Thursday, December 20, 2007

12 Days of Holidays: Day 11 - Weather Now II


You wake up in the morning and as you are planning your outfit you think, “What’s the weather like outside?” Hot, cold, warm, in-between . . . long sleeves, tights, light jacket, parka? Looking out the window just won’t prepare you. Your solution: Weather Now II by Oregon Scientific.

It displays a real-time, four-day regional weather forecast using the MSN Direct service to receive regional weather information without the use of any outdoor sensors. It displays current regional weather data, including temperature, humidity, UV index, chance of precipitation and a unique "feels like" temperature reading that combines temperature and humidity into one easy reading. A radio-controlled clock/calendar also displays the day's sunrise and sunset information. It’s basically the Weather Channel on your night stand, plus your alarm clock. Perfection.

Sounds complicated? Nope, there is no set-up required. You just have to pull it out of the box and plug it in (or put in batteries, as it can run completely off those).

I don’t know what I did before. I have to check the temperature every morning and night now. You’ll become addicted too . . . in a very, very good way.

It’s available for $129.99 at Oregon Scientific.