Honeywell TC681ELW Dual View Wireless Digital Weather Station with Analog Quartz Clock Review

I got this station not even a week ago and its the worst money that I probably spent. Granted it was only around $50 but trust me you will regret every penny. Its impossible to set the time on this thing since the button that you are supposed to hold onto it doesn't work 90% of the time. When you have it pressed it just literally doesn't move the clock hands and as you take the batteries out and reinsert them it magically starts moving again and when you push the clock set button again same thing happens and it doesn't DO ANYTHING! This is the worst thing Honeywell made...I would not recommend this thing even as a useless piece of firewood or anything you could potentially take out your aggression out on, otherwise you'd be wasting your money.

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Product Description:
The Honeywell TC681ELW Dual View Wireless Digital Weather Station with Analog Quartz Clock combines a classic analog clock with a high-tech digital weather station that can monitor up to three remote locations/ With the main display unit measuring 8.1 x 4.55 x 1.49 inches (WxHxD), the TC681ELW has three-channel remote sensor capacity and comes with one TS33C wireless sensor with a transmission range of approximately 200 feet. The weather station can auto-scan all three remote channels. (Additional sensors are sold separately.)
The analog clock has hour, minute and second hands. The digital weather station information includes a forecasting icon, indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidity range with comfort level indicators. The quartz clock includes crescendo alarm with snooze function and a LED backlight for easy night viewing. The digital weather station has an enhanced blue backlight. When the remote sensor is powered by two AA alkaline batteries, the unit has an outside temperature range of minus 4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, and minus 38 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit if lithium batteries are used. For humidity monitoring, the clock has an indoor and outdoor range of 25 to 90 percent. (The two AA batteries required for the sensor, and the two AA batteries required for the main unit, are not included.)

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Honeywell TE242ELW Personal Weather Station with Atomic Clock and Dual Alarm Review

The weather around here has gotten colder, and out of curiosity I've always wanted to know how cold it was outside at any given moment.It helps especially when I'm getting dressed so I know how much I have to bundle (in the winter).

I got the TE242 as a gift.After looking at the picture on the packaging, the device is deceptively larger than I would imagine.With nothing to compare it to, I imagined it to be very compact and small.It'slarger, about the height and thickness of a paperback book.The styling is nice, and the readout is decently-sized and very legible.

The device shows the outside temperature, the inside temperature, the time, and the date.It comes with a smaller remote temperature probe about the size of an altoids tin that you put outside.I hung mine up by the outside door.It receives this signal wirelessly, and also syncs the time up with the US atomic clock for accurate time.I had to set the timezone on mine (press mode until the date abbreviation is next to the time, hold up till the timezone changes).

The only problem I've had is that the unit sometimes loses the signal from the remote temp sensor, which means the outside temperature is blank.Holding up for a few seconds makes the unit search and find the signal again.A minor inconvenience, but annoying.However, it may have been due to interference since I haven't had any signal loss since moving.The remote temp sensor may have a channel selector that would help, I haven't looked at it in a while.

The main Honeywell site is hard to navigate, but finally I found the site for these devices: [...]I was able to find the manual there.

I do wish it had a humidity feature and that it didn't lose signal, but overall I'm pleased with the device.I might shop around next time, but I like this one.

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Product Description:
With a new double-tool design, the Honeywell TE242ELW Personal Weather Station with Atomic Clock and Dual Alarm boasts an elegant glossy finish that is perfect for modern decors. The Honeywell TE242ELW is the quickest, most accurate, and most convenient way of keeping track of the weather in and around your home or office.
The TE242ELW allows you to monitor temperatures in up to three remote locations at the same time, while simultaneously providing you with the most accurate timekeeping available. This system comes with a compact main display unit and a single, water-resistant Honeywell TS15C remote temperature sensor that can be used both indoors and out. And with an effective transmission range of up to 200 feet, you can install the remote sensor virtually anywhere in or near the house. If you need to know the temperature in multiple locations, you can purchase up to two more TS15C remote sensors and use them all with the same main display unit.
The TE242ELW uses easy-to-read digits on a bright, blue backlit LCD display that allows you to read its information at a glance day or night. The screen displays the current temperatures at both the main display, and the remote sensor location in either Celsius or Fahrenheit depending upon your selection. As an added convenience, this system contains a programmable ice warning alarm, which lets you know when a frost is predicted so you can take precautions. Users will also delight in this system's wide outdoor temperature range, which can range from -38 to 158 degrees F when powered by lithium batteries, making it suitable for virtually any application. And for those who like to keep track of the highs and lows, the TE242ELW has a memory that stores minimum and maximum temperatures for both the main display and remote sensor locations.
More than just a personal weather station, the TE242ELW includes a built-in clock that can display the current time in 12- or 24-hour format. And this clock really will display the current time, since it receives radio signals from the U.S. Atomic Clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. Not only does this consistently adjust the clock to within one second of official U.S. government, but automatically adjusts the time for Daylight Savings Time as well. What's more, this clock comes with dual alarms that feature a crescendo tone and a snooze function, as well as a calendar with month and day readings. As convenient as it is accurate, the display unit can be mounted on the wall so you always know right where to look, or sit on your desktop and go wherever you do. Both the main display and the remote sensor each run on two AA batteries (not included), and are backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Honeywell TE242ELW weather station and clock, 1 x Honeywell TS15C remote sensor, user's guide and warranty information.

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Sangean RCR-2 Digital Atomic Clock Radio with Dual Alarms Review

I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect alarm clock for my bedroom and, as you can tell, I am still looking. The Sangean RCR-2 certainly has some attractive features like the atomic clock, which took a few hours to set itself, and the nice styling but it fails in so many areas as an alarm clock. First, and most importantly, the display is unreadable. It is very busy with lots of symbols and numbers but using very thin LCD numerals for the time and the off axis viewing angle is very small; you must basically face it head on. Worst of all, however, is the blindingly bright orange backlight with makes is impossible for night adjusted eyes to read the display if you want to check the time in the middle of the night. It is so bright as to cast shadows throughout the room. I keep it across the room but I can't imagine trying to sleep with this minor sun positioned on the nightstand.Sure, you can turn off the backlight but then the clock is invisible at night. Maybe LEDs are not cool but they make a lot more sense for an alarm clock. Also, it takes at least four button presses to turn on the alarm as opposed to one on my old alarm.

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Product Description:
This modern clock radio is a step above the clock radios of the past. For starters, the radio updates its time automatically from the U.S. atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. While this may force you to work or school on time, the benefits of a constantly updated timepiece are critical in this fast-paced world. The radio even adjusts itself automatically for daylight saving time. The illuminated LCD screen gives you vital information, including: time, date, day of week, sleep, wake times, naptime, and radio information. With the gentle wake option, you can choose for the radio's volume to start low and slowly build over time. The AM/FM radio has fourteen presets for individual programming. The clock radio also features an automatic preset system which scans and memorizes available radio stations. With the two alarms you can set wake-up times on the same or different days of the week. The sleep timer is a nice feature for those who use the radio as a sleep aid. There is a headphone jack for people who want to listen to the radio without bugging the person besides them. The clock radio's color is silver and its styling is modern and sleek.
What's in the Box
Clock radio and user's manual.

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Sangean RCR-22 AM/FM Atomic Clock Radio Review

I was looking for a high-quality alarm clock after about 12 years with an unimpressive Sony Dreammachine. This clock delivered on that front, and unlike most consumer electronics devices I've purchased in the past several years, it is clear that lots of thought was put into this device (and very little into the manual).

PROS:
There are tons of little nuances that the manual does not detail that I've discovered using the clock for a few weeks. For example the display can be dimmed with a dial on the bottom (which on my unit did not take effect until my alarm goes off the first time). The clock remains dimmed at your preset level, but goes to full brightness when the alarm goes off, making the clock easier to find. Combined with the pleasing blue light and the HWS (makes the alarm bell go from soft to loud) it's really nice to wake up to.

Another thoughtful touch is that alarm indicators only light within 24 hours of your alarm. Either alarm can be set to go off on particular days, with any combination of Su-Sa set for each alarm (i.e. alarm1 can be set for Monday, Thursday and Sunday, no weekday/weekend restrictions like some others). The alarm indicators however only light up when your alarm will ring the next morning. Very nice.

Other functions like the snooze, nap timers, etc. all work well. Like most alarms you need some time to figure out how it works, but after a few mornings most functions were intuitive.

The radio functions well, and pulls in way more stations than the Dreammachine. The speaker is fine, that is to say neither exceptionally good or exceptionally poor. If I want the ultimate music experience, I have an expensive stereo for that.

The clock is a true atomic time clock (not just a "preset" clock like many others). I don't know all the nuances of atomic cock synchronization, but the weather and location of the antenna seem to affect the two atomic clocks I have at home. Try moving the antenna towards the window if you have problems.

CONS
It is nicer than average plastic and construction, but still not going to win any design awards. I can't figure out why all alarm clock designs are frozen in 1992.

The manual was clearly written by a bunch of engineers. It is no nonsense, and explains how to set/use everything, but does not mention any of the usability features I noted above. For example if it's Monday and you set an alarm for thursday, You might wonder why the alarm indicators do not all light up. No mention at all in the manual. I thought the clock was broken since the dimmer did not function until the first time an alarm went off. Again, no mention in the manual of what turned out to be a very nice feature, and one I almost returned the clock for!

Another example is the unwieldly "Time Machine" antenna for the atomic clock. It is big and odd looking, but fits nicely to the back of the clock. Again, no mention in the manual save for a single line drawing.

When I initially plugged the clock in, all kinds of crytic numbers flashed on the display while it synced the time, again, no mention of what was happening or why in the manual. The manual does tell you how to DO everything, but does not explain WHY certain things work the way they do, or explain the various nice features someone clearly took time to think through.

Overal a great buy, especially for something you'll likely use every day for 5-15 years. I would like to see a better manual, autodimming of the display (it is BRIGHT when set to max), Sangean using a designer that is somewhat current, and perhaps a user manual rewrite, other than that, this clock works very well and will be on my nightstand for years to come.

I agonized over what to put on my nightstand (everything from Bose to Timex) and am very happy with my choice.

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Product Description:
Sangean's RCR-22 Clock Radio is the atomic clock radio you can set once and forget.It connects to the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado to set the most accurate time available.Once the clock is set you can program the dual alarms to wake to your favorite AM or FM station.Take advantage of the Humane Waking System that begins with a low volume beep and gradually increases in intensity to slowly wake you instead of receiving a firm jolt that others provide.There is also a handy sleep timer that allows you to fall asleep listening to your favorite radio station from 15 minutes up to 2 hours.You can also connect your iPod or a CD player to the auxiliary input to enjoy your favorite soothing sounds CD or digital music collection to fall asleep.

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Sony ICF-C218 Automatic Time Set Clock Radio (Black) Review

Not the niftiest, nor the most elegant clock radio available but the price and features make it about as good a buy as you'll find.
All the important features - battery backup, automatic time synch, intuitive alarm setting, good (but gentle on the eyes) time visibility.
There's a dual alarm version available for a few bucks more too.

We liked this one enough to buy another for our guest bedroom - guests won't be befuddled by this model...

BTW, radio isn't high fidelity but its not bad, a good Sony quality product.

UPDATE 10/28/09:Two years down the road and the two of these radios we bought are still going strong.One of the things I failed to mention in the original review was that this unit does NOT, repeat, does NOT have a power brick - just a nice old fashioned wall plug on a wire - sweet.I take note of the comment by others about the intensity (or lack thereof) of the clock LED.Myself, and upon further inquiry, my wife find the intensity to be 'just right'.Perhaps there is some variation in the units or maybe its just a matter of your sleeping environment.We're former Sierra Nevada 'country' folks who now live on the edge of a small Ohio town.Between the street light, the neighbor's lights, the wifi router and a couple of those green 'limelite' nightlights we DO have sufficient ambient light at night to move around without stubbing the old toes.BTW, I've dropped both of our units more than once, and accidentally kicked one across our guest suite - no discernable damage.Oh yes, the wife says that they'd show the dust less if they were white.

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Appealing Design stylish basic design blends into your room's decor

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Sharp SPC345 LCD Projection Alarm Clock Review

The time came to retire the old alarm clock and the DH just about played Taps.Until I presented him with this one.It has a nice silver, sleek appearance.The numbers are large enough for him to see even without his contacts.Has the date and also shows the time the alarm is set at without having to click any buttons.Has a please neon yellow-green back lit and the time is projected on the ceiling is big numbers.

It runs on a combination battery and electrical current, so that is the lights go out the clock doesn't!Since this time of year sees a lot of storm and lost power (more than we'd like...lol) this is a very handy feature.

Easy to use and make the DH quite the happy camper.

For those seeking a simple clock, no radio etc.This is just about perfect.

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Product Description:
With the Sharp SPC345 LCD Projection Alarm Clock, you'll know exactly what time it is any time of the night by simply staring up at your ceiling. An adjustable projection position and adjustable focus allows you to project the Red LED readout onto your ceiling for easy and convenient viewing. An on/off projection switch also means that you have the option of taking the projection off and reading the time, date and alarm time from the soothing green LCD display. The Sharp SPC345 gives you the option of having your time in either 12- or 24-hour formats, and the snooze function means that you can catch up on a few extra winks every morning before you begin your day. Designed with a silver-color case and titanium-color front control buttons, this clock requires one AA battery that's included.

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Sony ICF-C25 - Clock radio Review

This is a pretty decent clock.9 minute snooze is better than 10, I think.I had a clock once with an adjustable sleep timer.This one is fixed at 59 minutes.

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This Dream Machine offers an AM/FM radio, a choice of radio or buzzer alarm, and a red display. An oversized snooze button gives you nine extra minutes of sleep in the morning. It also features a 59-minute sleep timer and has the following frequency ranges: FM: 87.6 to 108 MHz; AM: 530 to 1605 kHz. An optional 9-volt battery (not included) keeps the radio, alarm, and clock operating during a power outage. The clock comes with a one-year warranty.

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Omnitech Wireless Weather Station: In/Out Temperature and Humidity, Forecast, Outdoor Sensor, Radio Controlled Clock with Alarm/Snooze, Calendar Review

This cost about $10 to purchase.They don't make them any more and someone was selling out their remaining stock.The sending unit worked for about a year and then quit working.No way to get parts, no way to get it fixed.I have a working receiving unit that you can have for free!

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