I'd vote for lower temperature range and an altimeter setting. I believe Davis must now see the need for the altimeter setting as they have it on the Vue, just seems they're not ready to make major changes to the VP yet.
The technology seems to be there for the temp, even the older Davis products, such as the Wizard, were rated down to -50, and my original VP has dropped below -40, even though not specifically rated to do so. If going digital is limiting, then I don't see much advantage to it, I'll sacrifice the tenth of a degree improved accuracy, or whatever they claim, to record the record lows.
I hate to see them make different models for different regions and climates, surely we don't need a model for where the temperature goes above 100F, one where the temperature goes below -40, etc. That would seem to me to add unnecessary confusion and expense. It may be justified for marine conditions and such, but temp range, IMO, should cover the vast majority of the area it's marketed to.
I tend to think that Davis' thinking may be clouded by their circumstances. They live and test their products in an area where the temperature never gets far below freezing and the elevation is close to sea level, so it's hard for them to comprehend that many places do actually see temps below -40, and that their barometer algorithm is pretty much useless in places like the Rockies.
As for cosmetics, I don't really care. WL is great for archiving, reports, and graphs, which is what I care about. The console gives the info I need.
Come on guys, calm down
That's an idea. The console could play soothing sounds, show soothing pictures, take my pulse and blood pressure, and optionally auto-dial my doctor and/or shrink. But then, I kind of hope it just sticks to weather.
