I was planning on using the LM34 because it was already in F and linear, but what would be a good tracing software to use with it? And, what would be suitable for providing clean 5V? A computer PSU or Wall DC Adapter? How would the sensor connect to the PC?
The LM34CAZ is calibrated to 10mV/°F due to wafer-level trimming making it perfect for this application. I am using DAQFactory for my programming interface and a LabJack U3 (LabJack - LabJack U3 USB DAQ) for my DAQ. Hook up the three wires from the sensor to the LabJack and no other hardware is needed..... except for the PC of course.
As for what other types of displays are available that will work with this sensor, I can't say as I haven't researched anything else. I had decided to use PC control from the start....