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Oregon Scientific Portable UV monitor

Written by David H. Johnston

Monday, 16 June 2008

Find yourself out on the water a lot? Of course you do!

Oregon Scientific recently released a "Portable UV Sensor" which monitors incoming UV rays and can calculate exposure time based on the SPF of your sunblock.

Features include:

Know when to protect yourself and your family from harmful UV rays with this compact, stylish UV monitor
Exposure timer uses UV, SPF and skin type to calculate recommended exposure time, and updates automatically with changes in UV intensity
Monitors current UV levels and temperature and has a built-in digital clock
Includes one CR2032 coin battery and easy-close carrying strap
3.13Lx1.75Wx0.75D"

No word on waterproofness but an interesting gadget non-the-less. Would be helpful for me on cloudy days when I forget to put on sun screne. I always get deceived by clouds...

At only $19.99, it won't break the bank.

More info: amazon.com

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Robert Pealing said:

I think I will spend my $20 on a bottle of spf 50 sunscreen. This strikes me as simply another gadget to go wrong and take up space in my kayak or back pack.

June 16, 2008

David H. Johnston said:

I think you are bang on with that idea... :)

David J.

June 16, 2008

GuyThaLizard said:

I rarely burn and don't use sunblock, but I am always into the gadgets. I purchased a UV watch a couple years ago and found it handy (nice to know when the best time to turn-over is) anyway battery died and havn't replaced it as of yet. Your advertised UV gadget looks cool. Did you find out if it is waterproof or at least splash-proof yet?

GuyThaLizard

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