Customer Reviews
oregon scientific weather station 
2008-06-02
this weather station works fine and is a good value. however, it is somewhat difficult to change the batteries and requires a teeny tiny screwdriver to do so.
Well built and easy to use 
2008-06-02
The display is clearer than I thought, even from different angles. The only thing I didn't like is that the provided sensor just reads temperature and not humidity. The humidity reading on the clock will stay as dashes. You have to buy a separate sensor for humidity.
Still this product is really good, and easy to adjust/install.
Difficult to figure out, and very poor customer service 
2008-02-24
I needed a second thermometer to work with my current system.
I spent a week trying to contact Oregon Scientific's customer service department, where I was told to leave a message but my calls were never returned.
I finally figured out on my own that this model would work with my current sensors, however, it is not easy to use, and the buttons are on the side so that each time you move the sensor you change a setting.
My main complaint is with Oergon Scientific's customer service.
This is the last time I will purchase from Oregon Scientific.
Wireless weather station 
2008-02-16
If you live in a warm weather climate, this is probably a good product. For those of us who live in the northern part of the country however, it doesn't stand the test. To be fair, it states in the directions that alkaline batteries will likely freeze below 20 degrees, but of course you need to purchase the product to find this out. The consumer has the option of purchasing lithium batteries, but they are harder to find. I would recommend this product
Really pleased! 
2008-02-09
I wanted a wireless thermometer AND an 'atomic' (auto set) clock, but some of the reviews of this product were terrible. At the price, I bought two just to make sure I got one that worked. Surprise! Both worked perfectly ... even at a range of over 150' and through walls! I'll buy Oregon anytime I can in the future.
Pretty cool 2008-01-21
In / Out Thermometer Hygro RF
Remote temperature only, no remote humidity 2008-01-20
To get remote humidity sensing, you need to buy another sensor. Also, the remote sensor and the base unit keep losing sync and I have to open up the remote sensor (removing 3 screws each time) and reset the unit. Lastly, to see the remote temperature AND the inside temp/humidity requires hitting a button the side 4 times; twice for remote sensors that I don't have.
Disappointing and not recommended 2007-10-07
I was disappointed by this Oregon Scientific product. I've listed the reasons below.
The outdoor sensor doesn't measure humidity. Perhaps the packaging said something to this effect, but it certainly wasn't obvious (I don't have the packaging anymore to check).
The plastic packaging was VERY hard to open. I had to use a pocket knife, and I came close to cutting myself.
The instructions are very poorly written. Yeah, I got the thing working eventually, but only after cursing the people who wrote the instructions. You'd think that the company would expend at least SOME effort to make sure that the directions were clear and unambiguous.
The directions say that the remote (outdoor) sensor doesn't work well in very cold weather (because the batteries don't function well). Well, since I live in the northeast, very cold weather is common here. If I knew this in advance, I wouldn't have bought the unit.
I can't recommend this product. There must be something better available.
A must have device!!! 2007-08-26
I don't know how I lived without it so long. It gives precision reading of humidity and temperature when I work out. Before I work out I read the display so I know how hard I have to work out to get my heart rate up. I am a stationary cyclist. 14500+ miles over 6.625 years and take it from a man who knows his stuff. As I work out the humidity increases. GET IT NOW, IT'S AWESOME!!!
Nice idea, poor execution 2007-07-23
Pros:
- When it's working, the MR683 is a nice little device. The base unit detects temp and humidity, but the included remote unit detects only temp. Nice touches are the atomic clock (nice to have when you consider the cons below...) The LCD shows a basic little temperature 'trend' arrow that is simple but surprisingly useful when trying to gauge whether or not to open up the windows at night vs leave the a/c on.
Cons:
- Button placement and utilization is horrible! Had to read the manual twice to figure out how to get the thing set up the way I wanted. 4 control buttons are flush-mounted on the side, and 6 are mounted on the back.
- Shows only one sensor at the time (have to find the button to switch between inside and outside temp.) Dure to the poor UI, you have to fumble with it a bit to make sure you hit the right button to swap sensors.
- After about 6 months, it stopped listening reliably to the external sensor. Swapped the batteries - didn't help. Only thing that works is resetting the base unit. It does this about once a day, maybe when it's syncing up with the atomic clock. I keep a paperclip handy to reset it.
- Time is lost when you reset the device (necessary due to the above con) and it takes a half a day for the clock to sync back up, so basically it's now pretty useless as a clock most of the time...
