The new Hobo software is now called HOBOware Pro.  It is required for the
new U series loggers, which connect now to the computer with USB.  The U-10
(entry level) logger should be adequate at a cost of $69.

Marc

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> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Chad Landsman
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:55 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] hobo data loggers
>
>
> Suzanne,
> The Boxcar software that comes with the HOBO loggers is really easy to
> use and surprisingly customizable. The help feature in the software as
> well as the manual that comes with it will provide you with all the
> training you need to get them running, and producing the kinds of
> reports you want. The only caution I'd make, and it shouldn't be a big
> deal, but make sure that the computer you use has the right ports for
> plugging in the interface cable. I don't know if they've changed or if
> there are other cables available now, but my logger uses a serial port
> cable. So you might have to buy an adapter to connect it via a USB port.
> chad
>
> HHSDIRECTOR wrote:
> >
> > Hello list serve,
> >
> > I’ve heard many recommendations on this list serve for HOBO data
> > loggers, so we’re seriously considering purchasing a couple for our
> > historic buildings. Our next question is: are they easy to use and
> > decipher for a staff that isn’t particularly adept at computer use?
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Suzanne Buchanan, Director
> >
> > Hingham Historical Society
> >
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> >
> > Hingham, MA 02043
> >
> > Phone: 781-749-7721
> >
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> >
> > http://www.hinghamhistorical.org/
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