The popularity of weather stations has seriously increased over the past few years, as they allow users to have at least a vague idea regarding what's waiting for them when they step outside their homes. And that's exactly the type of device you'll read about as follows, namely the Waterdrop Weather Station presented by the people over at SharperImage since the second half of 2007, a device that provides basic forecasting functions, but also a few useful and interesting extras.



Thus, all the control functions are routed through the illuminated LCD screen on this waterdrop-shaped device, which boasts a wealth of features, including weather forecast icons with a color code, temperature indicator (Fahrenheit/Celsius indoor/outdoor) and humidity display (25% - 95%). Furthermore, the Waterdrop Weather Station also displays the maximum temperature and humidity, the barometric pressure (24-hour) and the phases of the moon.



The device is formed out of two distinct units, namely the main unit that includes the aforementioned LCD (which, by the way, has a changeable backlight with three different options, as well as illuminated digits for easy nighttime view), and the outdoor sensor, which incorporates a a 433MHz transmitter that allows it to work at ranges of up to 75 meters.



Moreover, the Waterdrop Weather Station is also a clock, featuring U.S. Atomic time and date and an alarm clock setting. And since the device sports a hands-free infrared sensor, all that users have to do is merely wave their hand within three inches of the unit to silence the alarm clock and activate a five-minute snooze. Furthermore, activating the snooze will also illuminate the screen for five seconds, giving users a clear view of the time.



The Waterdrop Weather Station is not exactly very slim, measuring around 14.47 cm x 5.58 cm x 24.89 cm, at a weight of around 636 grams. It works with 4 AA batteries, or with an AC adapter, while the transmitter requires 2 AA batteries. The device retails for around 120 US dollars, which is not a very high price as far as entry-level, home-use pseudo-weather stations go.