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Summary: Does what it's supposed to do
Comment: Nice projection clock. You can rotate the diplay so you can read it the way you want and you can customize the info displayed (time, date, temp...). I already had one of their wall clocks with an outdoor remote thermometer, so I never used the one that came with this one. Both clocks are receiving the temp, but for some reason they display a slightly different value ( about .6 off). Maybe some difference in new model. I would buy again.
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Summary: Not bad, but a little hard to use
Comment: I bought this clock based on the reviews here. I am not particularly interested in the radio controlled time setting feature, so I can't comment on that. I like how it projects the time on the ceiling (or wall) when I press the snooze button. That works very well, and you can adjust the angle to project the image just about anywhere. I just have to remember not to let the clock get moved underneath the lampshade or something, which blocks the image. I only have two complaints about this clock. One is that it is complicated to set it up. I really had to study the manual closely, because it's not intuitive. The other complaint is that you can't set or re-set the alarm in the dark; the setting buttons are not illuminated, so you can't tell what you're doing unless the light is on. And if you have already removed your glasses before getting into bed, forget it - the print on the buttons is too tiny for middle-aged eyes to read unassisted. But other than being complicated to set, the time is easily readable and the alarm goes off when it's supposed to, so I'm reasonably satisfied.
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Summary: Nice, but doesn't completely work.
Comment: I've had one for 3 years and it has yet to sync at the start or end of daylight savings. It syncs perfectly in the days leading up to daylight savings, but stops syncing at the time change. Once I set the time manually, it starts syncing perfectly again.
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Summary: Good Clock - Bad Outdoor Sensor
Comment: The clock itself is good. It projects the time & temperature clearly and sharply onto the ceiling. It's very nice that during the night, you wake up and know the time and outside temperature. I leave the "projector" red light on all-day and it's been more than 1 year, the light is still on. I bought 2 of this: one for my parents and one for myself. Both outdoor sensors went bad after the first set of batteries died (about 3-5 months). At first I thought it was the sensors that failed to "communicate" with the clock after I changed the batteries. I followed exactly what the manual says to "sync" up, but I just wasted my time. I had to buy 2 new replacement sensors. So don't expect much because they are Made in Ch---. The buttons at the front of the clock are so small so it's a bit difficult not to press the wrong ones in the dark. After all that, I still like this clock.
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Summary: Great Product For The Price
Comment: I purchased this clock to replace a Oregon Scientific model that lasted about 3 years before the projection display broke. The projection display on this model is much better, with a bolder look. It also has selectable brightness settings.
Set-up was a breeze, taking only about 5 minutes and a little reading of the instruction manual. The most useful function I find is the alternate projection display of time and outside temperature. I like knowing what to expect with the weather before I get out of bed.
The reception of the time signal is better than the OS model I had previously, but both kept the time updated.
The only negative thing against this model I have found is the reception of the remote temperature sensor. I located the sensor approximately 30 feet from the base unit. At that location, it picks up a signal about 50% of the time. Compared with other remote thermometers I have, that is about normal and it has to go through two walls.
Overall, based on cost of the unit I have to say it is the best clock in this price range.
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