I'm going to be buying a set-up to hook up to WU initially and maybe to my hosted server in the future.
The system will be Vantage Pro 2 wireless w/ fan option. I'm still not sure if I want the console or not as I plan to use the WU app on my tablet or phone primarily. Although after crunching numbers, the cost difference is only $100 for the console set-up (6153) vs the ISS only (6323) based on 'package pricing' with a 6510USB WeatherLink.
I plan on having the WeatherLink 6510USB hooked up to an Envoy or Envoy 8X which would preclude the need for a console (please, correct me if I'm wrong here). Or, if I do get the console, it will allow the console to be free of cables and make it more 'portable' or wall-mountable. I'm not sure which Envoy to get. I don't plan on getting more than one ISS but I do like that the 8X and has more memory. It's less than $100 more than the regular Envoy which isn't that much.
For connectivity, I will be purchasing a Meteobridge license and a TL-MR3040 router (I have one to control my DSLR and many at work for connecting to PLCs). I like that it has a built in battery. I know the TL-MR3020 is usually the router of choice, but I believe the 3040 works too. And a Belkin F5U407 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub to convert the 1.1 to 2.0 USB.
I've taken a look at some of the WU pages people have and overall, I like them but I like this page better:
http://www.trebacz.com/weather/index.html (as an example). I would like to eventually show what the weather was on the same date for all the previous years. I imagine I would need software similar to what the guy is running...I believe it's 'wview'.
Anyway, I've spent a number of hours reading through old post on this forum to help me understand what hardware I would need and I think I'm just about there. I would appreciate some feedback from experienced forum members to see if I'm heading down the right path or if they have any other recommendations/ideas.
From many posts, it appears as if rainmanweather.com, ambientweather.com or weatherbuffs.com would be good sources for these products. I will pay a little more for good customer service and after-purchase help. From what I've read, it seems as if these three vendors provide good customer service.
Thanks! I've found this forum to be a wonderful resource so far and look forward to 'hanging-out' a little more once I get up and running.