The Weather Channel WT-3131TWC Atomic Wall Clock with Forecast
This plastic-framed wall clock measures 13 inches in diameter and looks great hanging in a casual kitchen. However, this clock?s claim to fame is its precision time-keeping and the perk that it never needs to be set. The clock has a built-in antenna system that receives signals from the WWVB radio transmitter in Fort Collins, Colorado, which is in turn is regulated by the atomic clock. Once you install the battery and set the clock to the proper time zone (of four US time zones), it will automatically set to the accurate time. A window at the bottom of the clock also reports the indoor temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius and relative humidity and provides a weather forecast using simple-to-understand icons. This radio-controlled clock is covered by a 1-year warranty and the clock runs on one AA battery while the weather monitor requires two AA batteries (batteries not included). --Cristina Vaamonde
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The Weather Channel WT-3131TWC Atomic Wall Clock with Forecast Reviews
I personally did not choose the digital because the light emitted from digital clocks at night conflicts with recent medical recommendations to keep your interior as dark as possible when you sleep at night in order to insure the most deep and healthy sleep, and I was using these in personal areas. I gave it only 4 stars because I would have liked it to be better looking, and also because of the slight difficulty reading the weather feature due to the combination of glare and a pale weather image. . The main negative to me is that, in my opinion, this one is not as attractive as the LaCrosse.
Do note, however, that it might take an extra minute to see the weather feature because of glare, but this is dependant on the lighting conditions. The Weather Channel clock's base paper color is a dull white, and the cover is plastic while the LaCrosse clock, has a bright white backround and glass cover, both of which I find more attractive features. There are also digital atomic clocks with backlight available, so if you prefer the visual clarity and a night time view of lit up numbers you may want to do a search for these. I can recommend the Weather Channel clock, as it does as promised and works perfectly well with zero problems. Time-wise this clock is flawless, so in addition to the weather forecast for the day, you get the exact time(to the second). Of course, someone else might argue that they prefer the W.T.
all in one glance. I bought two atomic clocks, this one and the LaCrosse Technology WT-3102B 10-Inch Atomic Analog Clock, so I will compare them. There are also digital clocks, such as the LaCrosse Technology WS-6002U-A Atomic Digital Wall Clock that Amazon sells for $19.99, which do not have a backlight, so you get the digital read out without the light. There are many options to choose from. This one has the added feature of a weather forecaster, which has been only fair in accuracy.
I am glad I own one of each, for the different features they provide. features (i.e. plastic can't cause the same damage if it breaks that glass can). Obviously not an issue if placed away from the area you sleep in, and some of these looked very attractive, though the prices were not nearly as good. The LaCrosse also has the benefit of being considerably less expensive (I paid $13).so if you don't need the larger size and the weather feature I would recommend checking out the LaCrosse as well.
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