does this work outside, or with a card, and how far?
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Built a 23ft by 30ft shed with the dw089k. extremeley valuable for squaring and setting posts as well as determining level line at top of posts for leveling rafters. Usable distance is well over 50 ft. Lights are visible at night for ~1/2 mile or more. It is nearly impossible to use in full sun or any sun for that matter. Did most work after sunset with headlight. Works wonderful after dark. Dewalt red glasses worked ok for cloudy days or trying to work in sun.
1239646
I have not used this laser outside. If you can do your work @ night like jepoy did i would take his advice. I thought so hard about buying a good quality rotary laser (stabila) but could not justify the cost, compared to the many, many different applications you can do with this laser. If you don't get the answers you want here, you could respond to some of the videos they have on You Tube. Do not call Dewalt they will tell you anything you want to here (long story) to make a sell.
1239647
honestly I tried using this outside to check a long stone wall and was disappointed at the readability of the line in bright sunlight. I have the red lensed glasses as well as a plastic card and ultimately I decided that this laser was fantasic for indoor use, I use it all the time and recently bought "Fastcap 98000 Fastcap 3 Hand 5Hd Third Hand Heavy Duty 5-Feet to 12-Feet Extension Pole" to make it even more convenient to use for hanging cabinets, But for outdoors get a more powerful rotary laser, a grade stick with one of those laser readers would be nice if you're doing grading. hope that helps. Also, even indoors I've been in some really bright rooms that wash out the line a bit, but rarely to the point of it being unuseable
2101622
I didn't try the item outdoors. Frankly, it stopped working after a few times that I used it. Range wasn't all that good to begin with. I would not buy this product.
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do not know. works fine outside on storage box. thru box away and direction are in a file not at my location
918323
I just figured out I did not answer your question. I have not tried it from inside a building while my camera is outside? I figure it would work through a window? Sorry for the useless response.
1174169
I don 't use it outside, so I really can 't answer your question. Sorry. It does work very well inside.
1384683
We mainly used ours outside. My granddaughter would ride it to the park. (She's outgrown it now.)
1052773
It is quite short. Maybe 2-4 feet or so. You'll definitely need an outdoor extension cord. I also recommend that you "tie" a "bow" knot (half-hitch?) around the connection so when you pull on the extension cord it tightens the connection instead of loosens it. If you need to know the exact length let me know. The cord is a heavy duty type and I've had no trouble leaving it out in the rain and wind.
1643980
It will work anywhere, but make sure it will not get any rain, since it is an electric machine... probably windy weather does not help either...
1614565
I wish I had an answer. I had the same problem and never did get it to work outside.
1206983
I use it inside. I plugged it into one of the outlets, actually two as there are two separate items. I am not sure if it can be used outside. In the enclosed instructions, it did not say anything about the outside. Hope it helped.
96919
Yes it has a card slot, but the thing does not work evan if i follow the instructions.
1734895
I cannot answer these questions. My son informed me that his card NEVER worked correctly and I wish he told me that sooner.
741432
I am not sure how well it will work if I am moving my cell phone around. It has worked perfectly since I installed about a month or so ago, but I keep my phone directly beside the PhoneLynx since I am using this a my primary home phone. I don't take this cell phone out of the house. I think the directions say you need to be within 10 feet, but can't be certain on that.
1185430
Not sure...there was nothing in the packaging that indicated it could be used outside. You might want to ask someone at radio shack or best buy off their opinion.
1558234
It is electric so I wouldn't leave it outside. Also the cord is about 3' long, but it should work fine with a extention cord if needed
36677
I did not use it outside, but it set up in a flash with Windows 8 and worked perfectly after signing into the local wireless network. I would agree with the other answer about keeping the USB connection safe from water. You can by USB extender cables if you need to make a longer run to your outside location. The antenna itself seemed well insulated.
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It wouldn't work outdoors. Its actually made of particle board, sort of IKEA like. I like it, but not sure everyone else would.