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DiscountDelight - Oregon Scientific BAR623PA Atomic Projection Clock and Weather Station
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List Price: $54.95
Our Price: $39.95
Your Save: $ 15.00 ( 27% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Batteries: 5
Binding: Lawn & Patio
Brand: Oregon Scientific
EAN: 0734811300133
Feature: Projector beams digital time and temperature readings onto flat surface
Label: Oregon Scientific
Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific
Model: BAR623PA
Publisher: Oregon Scientific
Release Date: 2005-07-29
Studio: Oregon Scientific
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Features
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Projector beams digital time and temperature readings onto flat surface
Console LCD backlight; crescendo and snooze alarms
Clock sets itself to the atomic clock within the 48 contiguous states
Self-setting atomic projection clock and remote thermometer
Remote sensor with 100-foot transmission range
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent product, and I got it free!
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Backlight doesn't stay on!
Comment: The following quote direct from Oregon Scientific is WRONG:
"And the illuminated blue back-light means you never have to fumble around in the dark, the LCD automatically adjust to the light in the room, so you can read it when you need to."
We keep our clock accross from our bed, and the LED was not readable, and from there we couldn't reach it to press the Light button (which only lasts 8 seconds). I took it into a completely dark closet and the LED did not light up at all; the clock could not be read without pushing the Light button. Apparently there is no way to keep the backlight on. Unless you intend to keep this clock within reach so you can press the button to turn on the light (which only lasts 8 seconds), and you don't mind not being able to see the LED from across a room, this might not be a good choice. I returned mine due to the above deceptive product description. Regarding the projection: the Temp reading is larger than the Time (which doesn't make sense), and the image is only a few inches tall within readable focus; also, it doesn't show up clearly on textured walls.
Customer Rating:
Summary: So far so good
Comment: Love the large illuminated time/temp on the ceiling. Setting up the external temperature sensor was a bit tricky, you'll need to make sure you have a glasses size screwdriver, which I didn't have readily available. Otherwise everything worked as promised. I am still not positive if the "atomic" sensor is working. The instructions said you have to be something like 750 miles (or was it 1000) away from the location in Denver etc. I am in Detroit so the signal never seemed to sync up, but it may have I am not sure. All in all a great purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: love this new toy!
Comment: If you bought this and cannot get the correct time to display even though you are able to get a signal READ THIS:
The directions say put the batteries in and let it receive the signal from Colorado, and it will display the correct time. That is true if you live in the Pacific Time Zone. For the rest of us, you have to first set the timezone that you live in.
There is no switch on the unit to turn on/off Daylight savings time. So if you live in an area that doesn't have DST, you may have to adjust the time zone 2X a year to get the correct time. This is not a problem for 99% of us.
Some have mentioned in reviews of similar products that if the temperature remote and base are in the same room, they don't display the same temperature. In my opinion, this is only true because the light that displays the time on the wall/ceiling generates enough heat to cause the base unit to show indoor temps to be 2 or 3 degrees higher than actual. Shut the display off, and the temps will be closer if not the same.
I live in NJ and I cannot get a signal in some parts of my house. Luckily this unit is in the bedroom upstairs where the signal is strong.
I have purchased 2 other similar products and with all the above said, I prefer this unit to the other 2.
The outdoor temperature and time are displayed on my ceiling right above my bed. If you want the display bigger, put the base on a lower table, it will display smaller if you put the base on a higher table. The brightness is perfect for me. You don't need the room to be completely dark to see the display. A nightlight won't interfere. I am able to see the display even on a dark cloudy day, or with the shades down. If the room is any brighter, you'll be able to see the numbers on the base. The base can be backlit at the touch of a button (it stays backlit for a few seconds)
The weather forcasting icons have always been correct in the 3 weeks that I've owned it, which is more than I can say about one of the competing products that I own.
I have not used the alarm clock, as I don't need this feature.
These products continue to improve all the time. Even with the minor issues that I've outlined above, I still feel that this product is worth every penny that I paid.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great item!
Comment: A nifty widget of the highest order. It projects on the ceiling automatically corrected time and outdoor temperature. In addition it tells indoor temperature and weather predictions at least as good as the local weatherman. Most alarms enrage when awakening, this one is very pleasant but persistent if necessary. The instruction manual seems like it was written by someone that had a taxi waiting but you can stumble through to the correct setting in time. I am very happy with this item.
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Editorial Reviews:
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No more scrambling for glasses in the morning to check the time--this innovative clock displays time by projecting a beam of light with large digital readings onto any surface in the room. It also features a big LCD screen for reading time from across the room. And it's not just a clock. It's a thermometer, too, taking indoor and outdoor temperatures and displaying them, along with the date, on the easy-to-read LCD. The screen also displays weather-forecast icons to indicate rain, sun, clouds, etc. And the clock receives radio signals to automatically set itself to the atomic clock within the 48 contiguous states. So, thanks to this innovative "clock," you're up on time, you're dressed for the weather, and, on the way to work, you're sure your alarm clock isn't slightly behind--and that you're not slightly late. The package includes one remote sensor with an effective transmission range of 100 feet (line of sight) for monitoring temperatures from a distance. Three AA batteries are included as a backup power source for the main console, and two AAA batteries (included) power up the sensor. The LCD screen has a backlight for easy night viewing. The clock also features crescendo and snooze alarms, and a moon-phase indicator. --Brian Olson
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