When someone comes out and says Davis stuff is behind the technology curve I need to know what is in front.
Davis has Wireless Transmission with Repeaters, Short/long range repeaters, using Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum 902-928 MHz (US), weather-proof shelters, solar power kits, telephone modem adapter, available anywhere via Internet, data logger, Fan aspirated radiation shields, rain collector heater. Sensors are coated, potted, and overmolded with extensive testing for extreme wind, UV, and salt/corrosion protection, Leaf Wetness, Soil Moisture, extra temperature & Humidity Stations and I could go on.
Plus almost all 3rd party software support Davis Instruments.