Oregon Scientific introduces solar-powered +ECO Clima Control weather station

It may not be the snazziest thing to ever leave the labs at Oregon Scientific, but it's still a new take on the average desktop weather station that Ma Earth would certainly appreciate. The sun-powered +ECO Clima Control weather station is equipped with a built-in solar panel and enables users to monitor the current temperature and humidity in up to four locations within the home and outdoors. The device relies on remote wireless sensors, and considering that it can operate for up to three months with just an eight hour charge, even folks under the clouds in Seattle can take advantage. Those interested in bringing one home can do so for $119.99, and if you're still not convinced of the value proposition here, you can look forward to two more +ECO wares this September. Tap that read link for more information on the both of those.

[Sonic @ Jul 7th 2009 5:04PM]

Oregon Scientific makes neat stuff... even if its a bit overpriced.

[Derigo @ Jul 7th 2009 5:04PM]

They've never made anything as good as the Osaris PDA (based on EPOC 4, of all things)...

... anyone else remember them?

[loocas @ Jul 7th 2009 5:13PM]

Funnily enough, my current weather station broke down, so I'm looking for a replacement. :)

This one looks sexy!

*goes searching on e-bay*

[Monkey with glasses @ Jul 7th 2009 5:16PM]

Make tell us the forecast and you got yourself a buyer. Can't rely on weather stations who's almost inaccurate most of the time, at least in Montreal.

[joe23521 @ Jul 7th 2009 5:27PM]

Would it be too much to ask for it to display the time and date?

[Will @ Jul 7th 2009 5:27PM]

It's interesting that the Blackberry Tour article a couple of posts down doesn't let anyone post there. Just thought I'd throw that out there....

[Brian @ Jul 7th 2009 5:38PM]

Pair it with a solar-powered wireless rain gauge and I'd buy the setup in a heartbeat.

[John @ Jul 7th 2009 6:04PM]

Neat.

[GeekPI @ Jul 7th 2009 6:05PM]

Actually - solar power works pretty well in Seattle . . .

http://geekpi.com/?p=142

[Christen da Costa @ Jul 7th 2009 6:16PM]

You guys already posted on this back in january: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/15/oregon-scientifics-rmr500-weather-display-includes-integrated-s/

[Wwhat @ Jul 8th 2009 9:09AM]

Good catch, and a bit embarrassing for engadget, and interestingly enough the same article author too.
Maybe it'll become a tradition and he'll post it every 6 months :)

[-Tj- @ Jul 7th 2009 6:14PM]

I'm kinda bummed I read the title wrong. A "solar-powered +ECO Clima Weather control station" would have been awesome.

[frankpalumbo @ Jul 7th 2009 6:46PM]

I like solar power but man, $120.00? Yikes! I don't own a weather station and maybe that is why.... too cheap.

[frankpalumbo @ Jul 7th 2009 6:42PM]

What are the advantages of owning a weather station???

[chrism238 @ Jul 7th 2009 8:31PM]

You see, this one has the word *Control* in its name.
I think that they could make a James Bond movie about that!

[Wwhat @ Jul 8th 2009 9:18AM]

I think it's an obsession thing with some people, but for the rest it might be handy to be able to monitor temperature in 4 places, see if the greenhouse is getting too cold or if the garage or computerroom is overheating or if it's pleasant in the garden in the morning, which could be dependant on stuff the weather report can't tell you.
And some places are just too far away from any monitoring station, or you simply don't want to check internet or the annoying weather reports on TV/radio and quickly see the temperatures in your actual surroundings
It's a bit weird that it also has an internal temp sensor though it seems, since you'd need to put it in the sun to keep it charged and then it'll always overstate the temperature as it's cooking in the sun.

[hagiv @ Jul 7th 2009 9:18PM]

buyer beware! Oregon Scientific quality is terrible and their customer support is non-existent!

[Scott Sanders @ Jul 7th 2009 9:34PM]

It does display time and date. There's a button on the back to toggle the bottom row from "external sensors" to "time/date." Not only that, but it sets the clock automatically by the radio broadcast from NIST.

[GETYOID @ Jul 7th 2009 10:53PM]

because global warming is SO real. http://www.discussglobalwarming.com http://www.junkscience.com We have out of control food prices, gas prices, drunk driving galore and yet we cant even predict tomorrow's weather --- yet we are about to be raped by congress again. BOHICA.

[TimmyRaa @ Jul 8th 2009 5:09AM]

You have too many yets in there.

[vf34wrx @ Jul 8th 2009 8:14AM]

Oregon Scientific = IDT = overpriced stuff designed from Hong Kong

Anyone care for a leather cordless phone?

[Ryan Voth @ Jul 8th 2009 3:43PM]

Stop hating on Sea town.