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In fact, it is way off. The unit is made in China by Hideki Electronics for Honeywell. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy the TE831W which has computer interface and software. The barometer is very accurate. Too many small screws to remove to install the batteries. The wind and temperature sensors work fine, but the rain gauge does not indicate the correct amount.
I have no real complaints, the only thing I would add is a computer interface but for the price I can't complain. The weather station was easy to set up and worked as advertised.
Also, the software that it comes with is very basic. We've contacted Honeywell but can't seem to fix it. Overall, this product is good and is fun to use. My main issue is that the internal temperature gauge on the main display unit is always two degrees off.
- A great gift for weather fans. - The Base Unit looks nice and has a relatively small footprint.Areas for Improvement- The unit did not come with all of the hardware needed- An INSANE number of screws must be removed to install/remove batteries- The Wind Gauge is still not working- The Set-Screw for the wind gauge is very difficult to access.- The numbers on the screen would be difficult to see if it was wall-mounted. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3FYN1ECIEXVJI The Honeywell Station has many nice features, but the issue is some of the features do not work. - With the exception of the wind gauge everything works great - including the barometric pressure. Going into set-up you need the following-- LITHIUM batteries if you live in a climate that dips below 32 degrees.- A good set of allen wrenches - since the one that comes with the unit is useless- Some extra wood screws - since our unit did not come with all of the needed hardware.- Cordless drill or screwdriver.Final Verdict - mixed review - however at this point 3 1/2 stars --- going to 4 stars if we can get the wind gauge to work We have are still having issues with the wind gauge. but these may be operator issues.Things we enjoy- - Many great features - especially for the price.
But I digress. We've had our TE821W Weather Station for less than 6 months. I replaced the batteries and moved the receiver to within 50 feet of the Anemometer and confirmed that the wind speed/direction/temperature unit is just plain dead. In the less than 6 months we've had our station, the Anemometer died. My primary purpose for purchasing the unit was to monitor the wind direction because I have an in-town neighbor 150 ft away with an Outdoor Wood Boiler. The thing puts out copious amounts of toxic smoke laced with carcinogens.
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