Product review (5 stars): Great Features and Design
This AcuRite 01080 Pro is one of the better designs in humidity monitors that are available on the market right now IMO.
It not only has a great set of features but it is also easy to learn to use. It also looks nice and I don't mind it being displayed in the house.

When it comes to deciding where you want to place it you have options. You can magnetically attach the included base for tabletop use, hang it on a wall using the nail hole in the back or magnetically attach it to your refrigerator or similar metal object. It is nice to have options and they have been tastefully implemented into the design. I do appreciate the easy to attach base as well as the magnetic capabilities.

The round puck style is both functional and aesthetically unobtrusive. It measures approximately 3.75" in diameter and I find that to be just the right size for the information that needs to be displayed on its screen to be both legible and decipherable. All the information needed is right on the display. There are no submenus nor dual purpose lines of text. What you see is what there is.

The simplicity of the design is another reason I find this one to be much more likable than other designs. There are only 4 buttons and a switch on the back of the unit. The switch is for selecting between F or C. The UP and DOWN arrow buttons are for setting the alarm high and low points as well as calibration. The ALARM button cycles it on or off. The RECORDS button cycles thru previous readings. You do need to hold the unit in your hand to be able to press the buttons as they are on the rear of the unit. That is why I prefer the base or to magnetically mount it as it allows for easy manipulation of the buttons.

This is a monitor that you will need to hold in your hand and manipulate to use it fully.

It requires 2 AAA batteries that are not included.

I find it to be well constructed and made from quality components.

The LCD screen is highly visible. You can see it completely from side to side. It is only from an up and down angle that it begins to fade and eventually not be visible. I find the screen to be easily read even in lower light conditions. The background behind the LCD screen is reflective and even just a little bit of light in the room will allow you to read it. This is one of the best displays on a small humidity monitor that I have seen.

I would recommend this monitor as you get a lot for the inexpensive price. It is a quality unit.