Travel Atomic Alarm Clock

Alarm Clock Buying GuideThe concept of the alarm clock dates back to ancient Greece, where Plato is said to have invented a water-based clock that triggered an alarm when the water reached a certain level. Clocks capable of sounding off at a given time emerged in China around the start of the 8th century C.E. and these appeared throughout the world in the centuries that followed. In 1787, an American man named Levi Hutchins introduced an alarm clock that would ring at only one time (4 a.m.), but he never patented it. Instead, a Frenchman named Antoine Redier patented the first adjustable mechanical alarm clock in 1848. Since then, alarm clocks have evolved considerably, offering users a variety of features beyond telling the time. Consumers can buy alarm clocks at electronics and home goods retailers, as well as through online retailers like eBay. This article will explore the different types of alarm clocks and their features.

Types of Clocks

While the first clocks used mechanical parts and gears, technology has evolved to give consumers increasingly more accurate measures of time. Displaying the time on a traditional clock face with hands to mark the hour, minute, and sometimes second, analog clocks use gears to keep track of time and need to be wound or reset regularly. However, there are three other types of clocks that offer more precise measurements: quartz analog clocks, digital clocks, and atomic clocks.

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Quartz Analog Clocks

Quartz analog clocks use a quartz crystal to track the passage of time. Made of silicon dioxide (the same material as sand), quartz changes its shape and vibrates when an electrical current passes through it. In a clock, the vibrations are counted by another component, called the oscillator, which uses a predetermined frequency, or the number of vibrations in a set period, to determine when a second has passed, then passes the information on to the rest of the clock components. Typically powered by a battery, a quartz analog clock may have the traditional clock face or a digital display and is considered highly reliable.

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MARATHON MARATHON CL030036BK Atomic Travel Alarm Clock with 6 Time Zones & Auto Backlight in Black - Batteries Included
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  • Ideal compact size for travel
  • 6 Time Zones (Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic & Newfoundland)
  • Features 5 languages (English, French, German, Spanish Italian)
  • Automatic atomic clock synchronization
  • Automatic backlight for easy night use
MARATHON MARATHON CL030035 Travel Atomic Alarm Clock with 4 Time Zones, 5 Languages & Travel Pouch - Batteries Included
Home (MARATHON)
  • Ideal compact size for travel
  • Built in stand for use on table
  • 2 individual loud alarms with snooze function
  • 12 or 24 hour time display with calendar and temperature
  • Includes the required 2X battery
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Home (Ambient Weather)
  • The Ambient Weather Travel Alarm Clock with Auto Night Light Feature is very compact (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 ) but large on features.
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  • The screen displays time, alarm time, time zone, month, date, day of week, indoor temperature and radio controlled clock reception strength icon.
  • The clock also features an alarm switch, snooze button, and temperature units of measure switch.
MARATHON MARATHON CL030023 Travel Alarm Clock with Calendar & Temperature - Battery Included
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  • Ideal Compact Size For Travel
  • Built in stand for use on table
  • Loud alarm with snooze function, perfect for jetlagged travellers
  • 12 or 24 hour time display with calendar and temperature
  • Includes the required 1X battery
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  • Large Display Digital Clock--Nice large digital numbers display time, temperature, date, day, alarm time with clear and comfortable visual sense. Weekday or everyday...
  • Dual Alarm Clock--For two separate awake time with crescendo beep softly wake you up. Every alarm can be turned on or off independently.
  • Night Activated Smart Light--Turn on the senor, sensor light enables clock to automatically give off soft blue light in dark. Energy-saving and user-friendly for...
  • Weekday and Everyday Alarm Mode--This digital alarm clock can be optional from MON-FRI, MON-SAT, MON-SUN, keeps you away from these tedious things such as turning...
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