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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #100 on: May 22, 2017, 08:50:09 PM »
I am reluctant to hook up my Rainwise 111 rain gauge (as suggested by CW2274) to the VP2s as it adds clutter to my yard and my wife might institutionalize me for going off the reservation. That said, the Rainwise is very close to what I consider my most accurate gauge, that is, the CoCo 4" plastic (non-tipping bucket) gauge.
Clutter? Granted, I have only seen small pics of your setup, but running a simple 4 wire phone line to only one ISS clutter?

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #101 on: May 22, 2017, 08:56:56 PM »
I am reluctant to hook up my Rainwise 111 rain gauge (as suggested by CW2274) to the VP2s as it adds clutter to my yard and my wife might institutionalize me for going off the reservation. That said, the Rainwise is very close to what I consider my most accurate gauge, that is, the CoCo 4" plastic (non-tipping bucket) gauge.
Clutter? Granted, I have only seen small pics of your setup, but running a simple 4 wire phone line to only one ISS clutter?

Yes, I would have to mount it on a nearby fencepost, make sure it is level and not ugly (mounting board needs to match the color of my fence), and the Rainwise 111 tweaked (i.e., camouflaged) to appropriately blend in with our landscaping!
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #102 on: May 22, 2017, 09:14:02 PM »
I am reluctant to hook up my Rainwise 111 rain gauge (as suggested by CW2274) to the VP2s as it adds clutter to my yard and my wife might institutionalize me for going off the reservation. That said, the Rainwise is very close to what I consider my most accurate gauge, that is, the CoCo 4" plastic (non-tipping bucket) gauge.
Clutter? Granted, I have only seen small pics of your setup, but running a simple 4 wire phone line to only one ISS clutter?

Yes, I would have to mount it on a nearby fencepost, make sure it is level and not ugly (mounting board needs to match the color of my fence), and the Rainwise 111 tweaked to appropriately blend in with our landscaping!
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #103 on: June 05, 2017, 03:50:44 PM »
This is their latest prediction: "The expected release for the Atlas is late summer/early fall." ... posted on the Acurite forum by Acurite Tori, Official Rep six days ago (May 30). Previous prediction was simply "summer 2017", so I assume this means they have pushed it back.

Maybe it will be available by November for the holiday shopping season?
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #104 on: June 05, 2017, 09:22:04 PM »
I may not be able to wait it out... Patience is running thin.

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #105 on: June 08, 2017, 12:49:15 PM »
I agree, getting hard to wait.

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #106 on: June 08, 2017, 04:57:31 PM »
I should clarify. My 5 in 1's patience may not make it much longer, so a replacement for it is bound to be just around the corner. I had my battery light come on again a couple of days ago after a month ago replacing them. I want to wait for the atlas, but if my sensor doesn't make it, I will not be able to hold out. I enjoy the thing too much. That's what I meant when I said "may not be able".

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #107 on: June 08, 2017, 05:39:23 PM »
That's what I meant when I said "may not be able".
I would go NUTS without my PWS. Seriously. I take it sooo for granted. #-o

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #108 on: June 14, 2017, 10:01:55 PM »
Does the Atlas have displays?  Or is it readable only with tablets, PCs and phones?

I'd like to upgrade but would need to have 2 (maybe 3) displays.

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #109 on: June 20, 2017, 11:33:08 AM »
OK so I too am a hold out,  waiting for the release of these stations before I buy my second PWS.

Wondering ... the 8 and elite will have lightening detection I think.  How will WU handle this info on your PWS page ?   Or maybe they will not ... I do not see a place for lightening info in the current conditions section of PWS pages.    Would be nice for the lightening info to be posting to WU.







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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #110 on: June 20, 2017, 11:52:46 AM »
I doubt WU will modify their setup for the release of a new Acurite model.

Since Acurite's previous software is anything but stellar I am hoping that there is new software accompanying the Atlas line that corrects and improves upon their previous interfaces and recording abilities. If that software was also backwards compatible with 5 in 1 systems then the company would be deserving major kudos from its base of users.

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #111 on: July 01, 2017, 12:42:42 PM »
Does the Atlas have displays?  Or is it readable only with tablets, PCs and phones?

I'd like to upgrade but would need to have 2 (maybe 3) displays.

The PDF promo on the Atlas Elite page two right column states there will be an "Atlas Elite Display" of some sort. Yep, not showing what it is, but that's what is posted on it. We will see.

And then on page 3 of same PDF (right column also) shows this specifically:

View your data at home using the Atlas™ digital
touch-screen display
, or from anywhere by using the
My AcuRite™ platform through any web browser or
mobile device.

https://prodcdn.acurite.com/media/documents/AcuRite-Atlas-Overview.pdf
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #112 on: July 01, 2017, 01:32:53 PM »
I wonder if users will be sending data from the console to wifi instead of the smarthub? Maybe a console is not required but an option? From the latest Jennifer posted on their user community, it says acurite is making sure everything is going to be right with the hardware before they start selling. That is why things got pushed back apparently. I am excited, my 5in1 is slowly going down. I can't get humidity over 90 now in addition to the battery eating. Hoping I can get by a little longer before the transmitter quits.
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #113 on: July 01, 2017, 01:56:45 PM »
Whats with the anemometer on the Elite? was it accidentally put on upside down just before the promo shoot?  :lol:
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #114 on: July 02, 2017, 12:05:45 AM »
it not upside down
check out the flange rain cover's
if it was up the other way, they would collect water

they just wanted it to look different to the Davis one, otherwise might have been copyright issues?

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #115 on: July 02, 2017, 12:25:32 AM »
good point, my eyes didnt see any further, , i wouldnt have minded one as a backup if they arnt too dear but
what i saw is what everyone else will see, it will be.... look, that idiots put it on upside down lol You cant put
it up next to a Davis in full view of the neighbours  :lol: :oops:
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #116 on: July 24, 2017, 09:11:06 AM »
Are we thinking a release date of fall 2017?

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #117 on: July 24, 2017, 02:15:53 PM »
Are we thinking a release date of fall 2017?
In their company forum Acurite has been pushed by several users for additional information about a release date, cost, product details, etc. They have remained non-committal on these requests and have received quite a bit of criticism from a couple of posters for their refusal to provide more information.  On release date, the most specific they have been is "late summer/early fall" and have said it will be available in 2017 (meaning it won't be delayed into next year). There has been some speculation (again in their forum) that they have run into technical problems with the new series, but no confirmation from the company that that is the case.
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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #118 on: July 24, 2017, 10:20:17 PM »
I get emails all the time about big discounts on the current weather station.  I would think they would like their current inventories of the 5 in 1 greatly reduced before releasing the new product

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #119 on: September 07, 2017, 11:07:42 AM »
Well fall is coming. Any new updates here?

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #120 on: September 07, 2017, 11:19:50 AM »
Well fall is coming. Any new updates here?

None. But Davis Corp. must be shaking in their boots.  :shock:

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #121 on: September 07, 2017, 11:21:56 AM »
Davis is planning their VP3 since 2008.... I think 5yrs ago they even announced it on their FB page. But it is always difficult to make a company do something when there is no real competitino

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #122 on: September 07, 2017, 02:33:21 PM »
Well fall is coming. Any new updates here?

Some pricing info was briefly posted on Amazon. Luckily, someone copied and pasted it before it was removed. You can see the details in this thread: https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=32703.0

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #123 on: September 14, 2017, 06:53:22 PM »
Has anyone gotten any further information? Summer is going to be over very soon... Any beta testing maybe yet?

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Re: New Acurite Atlas 7/8 Elite Station (Summer 2017?) HD Wifi FARS
« Reply #124 on: September 14, 2017, 07:30:35 PM »
As i posted in their company forum, I am not even convinced they have a prototype yet, let alone any active beta testing. All we have seen is the photoshopped pictures on the one page flyer when they anounced the Atlas series. Acurite refuses to answer any questions that are asked about the status of the Atlas. Even if they are into beta testing and close to a release of the product, it is a poor way to launch a new product ... announced at CES in January to get everyone excited about it, then refused to give any further information for more than 9 months now.
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