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Oregon Scientific's RMR500 weather display includes integrated solar panels
Well, hello Oregon Scientific! Outside of those few mentions made at CES last week, we were beginning to wonder if you had any new tabletop displays in the pipeline. Apparently, you do. The RMR500 Eco Clima Control doesn't deviate too drastically from the company's past weather displays, but it does do something a little different than just inform users of temperature and humidity in four separate locations. What, you ask? It gets its juice from integrated solar panels -- three whole months of power after just eight hours in the sun. Look for it to splash down this Spring for $99.
Oregon Scientific rolls out (mostly) new product line at CES
Well, it looks like Oregon Scientific will be making a respectable enough showing at CES, with it set to show off a mix of old-ish products like the ACT5K action camera pictured at right, and some new and updated products that it'll apparently only be fully taking the wraps off at the big show. Those include the portable SimpleCast device, which promises to provide to provide quick and easy weather information for all of the U.S., the SmartGlobe Elite, an updated version of its existing internet-updateable desktop globe, and the Desktop Emergency Radio Weather Station, which offers SAME alert programming capabilities and other weather alerts, along with temperature information and, of course, an LED backlit display. No word on prices or release dates for any of those just yet, unfortunately, but we're guessing those details will be making themselves known in the days ahead.
Oregon Scientific's ATC5K and ATC3K action cameras are ready for, you know, action
The new ATC5K and ATC3K, Oregon Scientific's action-packed followup to its ATC2K camera from 2006, bring a few common-sensical upgrades to the waterproof, shock resistant original. They still shoot VGA, but the 3K has new 48 degree field of view and a new CMOS sensor, while the 5K bumps it 53 degrees and a 1.5-inch LCD. The cameras run on AA batteries and can handle up to 4GB SD cards, but where these cheap-cams really "shine" is the multiple included mounting attachments for recording your various extreme sporting exploits. Or when you really just need to set yourself on fire and put it on YouTube -- that works too. The ATC3K will be out in July for $150, with the ATC5K following in August for $200.
Oregon Scientific intros weather-forecasting Meteo watch
Oregon Scientific managed to pique our interest with its proximity-sensing Weather In Motion clock, and it now looks like it's got the solution for anyone that wishes they could take it with 'em wherever they go, with the company set to release its new Meteo weather forecasting watch. While the need for a proximity sensor is obviously eliminated this time around, the watch apparently boasts the same weather information in icon-form as its desk-based companion, along with your usual time-telling, stop watch and alarm features. Look for this one to set you back £40 (or about $80) when it's released next month.[Via BIOS]
Oregon Scientific unveils InstaForecast, Weather Center and 3D Pedometer
We've never really looked to Oregon Scientific for the innovation side of things, but the company has some at least semi-interesting releases for CES 2008. The InstaForecast i300 and i600 (pictured) display live weather forecasts from around the world, syncing with your computer to pull the data over the internet. The Professional Weather Center brings things a bit closer to home, with all the hardware to gather your own weather data in your backyard and display it on a screen indoors. Finally, the AnyWear 3D Pedometer does the whole step counting thing, but packs some timer and alarm functionality to beep along to your steps. No word on price for the i300, i600 or Pedometer, but the Pro Weather Center will run you $419 whenever it hits.
Oregon Scientific's Weather In Motion clock touts proximity sensor
Just in case you've no real need for a seven-day forecast integrated into your timepiece, Oregon Scientific is hoping to lure you in with its proximity-sensing Weather In Motion clock. This stylish device sports a sexy black frame and an infrared motion sensor that changes the display based on how close / far away you are. When you're at a distance, expect to see the "current time, day and weather forecast displayed in large digits and icons," while walking up on it persuades it to show the "indoor and outdoor temperature readings, while the time and weather forecast icons automatically reduce in size." Furthermore, you can enable an automatic scroll mode that will "smoothly shift the information every five seconds." No word on when shipments will arrive, but it'll cost you $64.99 when it becomes available.[Via Technabob]
Darth Vader children's laptop for your little Sith Lord
If you're like us, you want to encourage your children to harness the power of the Dark side and use The Force for their twisted, megalomaniacal schemes, but you also want them to learn something while doing it. Luckily Oregon Scientific understands your plight, and has delivered the Darth Vader laptop to help. Of course, calling it a laptop is a little misleading -- it's more like a Speak & Spell with a glowing lightsaber stylus and accompanying sound effects, but with 50 games for training "reflexes, typing and rhythm," at least it will keep Palpatine Jr. out of your hair.[Via Tech Digest]
Oregon Scientific Crystal Weather Station brings some flair to the forecast
Oregon Scientific has been busting out some pretty slick gear lately, and its new BA900 Crystal Weather Station is no exception. The acrylic block features three laser-engraved 3-D icons that light up in color to represent sunshine, precipitation, or cloudy skies, while the radio-controlled atomic clock in the base switches to a temperature readout with just a wave of your hand. We're hearing this thing will ship in December for about $60 -- just in time for that rain icon to be rendered totally inaccurate.[Via Red Ferret]
Oregon Scientific busts out head-mountable ATC-2000 webcam
We all know that upping the ante on your flashy moblog is best accomplished with an always-on, wearable camera, but Oregon Scientific's rendition is expanding possibilities by providing the means to strap your lifeblogger onto nearly anything. Unlike the Viosport and DoubleVision Pro, the ATC-2000 comes with mounting hardware to affix the hands-free unit to "helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment," and although attaching it to a car mirror while cruising in a demolition derby isn't mentioned, we're sure you could pull it off. The self-contained webcam touts a VGA resolution at 30fps, "water and shock-resistance," USB 2.0 connectivity, RCA outputs, 32MB of internal storage, and an SD slot to carry even more zany moments from your everyday life. The perfect tool for capturing those daredevil audition tapes is available now for $129.99.
Oregon Scientific releases DP100 Daylight Projection Clock
We think at some point, you come to realize that you have enough timekeepers in your life. Your cell phone, your computer, your microwave -- perhaps even your set of tubes all have clocks. Apparently Oregon Scientific didn't get the memo, because it's just released the DP100, the Daylight Projection Clock with Indoor Temperature Display, a clock that that illuminates your wall with the time, temperature and date. The online catalog listing ($90) says that the projection intensifies and de-intensifies as needed given other ambient light. The same listing goes on to say that the clock is a "perfect complement for modern decor" -- so given Engadget's post-modern cyberoffices, we won't be getting one of these anytime soon.[Via Core77]
