Looking for mp3s to use for my alarm clock. I'd like to wake up to a 5-10 minute track that progressively gets louder so that my awakening feels more natural. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2008 - 28 answers

I've been trying to find recordings of an *electronic* clock tower chime, like in the first 5-10 seconds or so of this recording. Why an *electronic* version? I miss Japan. In Japan, you hear electronic bell chimes everywhere you go, from schools to supermarkets. I want to hear the "Japanese" version of the clock tower bells. I've spent a lot of time Googling "clock tower" and "clock bells" and haven't had too much luck. Any ideas? Bonus: if anyone could point me to inexpensive desk clocks that make these sounds, I'd greatly appreciate it!
posted on Aug 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Why does Grandpa stop and start all the time? Twelve years ago I inherited a longcase clock that was purchased by my great-grandfather in Massachusetts more than a century ago. Now it just doesn't want to tick-tock with any consistency. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I prove to my supervisor that I'm arriving and leaving to and from work at my scheduled times? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 39 answers

I am looking for alarmclock that would let me record a note for a certain day/time with options for repeating at same time next week or a freeware program that does the same. If anyone has seen something similar let me know google has failed me for the first time :( i would prefer it not cost a ton of money
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I buy a progressive alarm clock in Vancouver, BC, Canada? I would like an alarm clock that lights up or makes noise gradually, without having to buy it online. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 6 answers

sleepfilter: How do I 'reset' my body clock? I'm generally a good sleeper, but I find periodically (and lately), I wake up at the exact same (and weird) time every day. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 13 answers

Where can I purchase a Gino Valle Cifra clock? [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 5 answers

My grandmother left me a clock that our family has very little information about, other than it was an antique that was passed down from her mother. I've done some searching online, but I haven't found anything that seems like a good contact. It's rather heavy, so an initial appraisal would have to be done via pictures, if this is possible. Is there anyone who can give me some good advice on how to go about this, and how to know if I've made a contact with someone who actually knows what they are talking about? Any direct contacts to knowledgeable appraisers would be especially appreciated.
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 1 answers

Looking for a cheapo cuckoo clock in Toronto for the holidays. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 1 answers

How can I help my girlfriend wake up on time? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 80 answers

Why are CPUs not getting faster any more? This plot is some data I scraped from a few sources around the web. I know it's not exhaustive, but I'm looking to pick out long-term and general trends. It's clear to me that processor clock speed has plateau'ed around roughly 4 GHz. Why? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 30 answers

I'm looking for an online resource that will allow me to enter a time (in hours, minutes, seconds) and return a listing of the angles between the hands if that time was displayed on an analog clock. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a digital compass + travel clock device for my oversea trip next year. Do you guys have any recommendation? Ideally, it should be small and has good battery life (and not outrageously priced :).
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 1 answers

LoTechFilter: I need a clock radio. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 20 answers

I have the Ipod Touch which I enjoy EXCEPT for its newly crippled alarm clock. My previous Ipod would play a playlist as the alarm sound. The Touch doesn't do this and it's slowly driving me crazy. I own an Ipod docking clock radio so all may not be lost. [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 5 answers

Do dimmer/timer combo adapters for lamps exist? I want to be able to set a timer AND dimmer on my bedside lamp so that at a scheduled time in the morning it will slowly scale upwards in brightness, simulating a sunrise. I know lamps with this feature built-in exist, but can you get an adapter that works on any lamp? I can only find timer and dimmer adapters alone, but never as a unit.
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Can you identify these scenes? LA's highway Stack, a bull in an arena, a 60's Alfa Romeo radio, a wall clock, and an explosion. [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Does anyone know if there is an available multiple countdown clock for Mac or Windows that can move from one set countdown to the next automatically with an easy interface to enter new times? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 0 answers

Where can I get a battery-powered LED clock? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 14 answers

Help me find a motor to really make time flee! [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm looking for a Mac OS X application that lets me quickly, without a clunky UI or 500 steps, tell the Mac to pop up an alert at specific times of day, with the ability of recurrence. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2007 - 27 answers

My Timex T311T Auto-set clock did not update this past Sunday morning with the time change. I've tried unplugging it, and removing the two AAA backup batteries, and when I give it juice again, it refuses to auto set. I've had this clock for a few years and it has never misbehaved. Any one else experience this with a similar model this weekend? Or am I missing something?
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 16 answers

Where can I find a small clip-on clock that is extremely durable - preferably without spending an arm and a leg. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 13 answers

Timer and Control Circuit. I need to measure the rotation of a spindle and the time during which a circuit is thrown open during that rotation. I think I need a clock, a counter and a software interface. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 4 answers

TimeTravelFilter: I involuntarily traveled ahead 1 whole hour. Why did the clock on my phone take me there? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 18 answers

Simulating Sunrise: So they sell timers that plug into outlets, and they sell dimmers that plug into outlets. Does anyone know of some way to combine the two that doesn't involve me rewiring the outlets in my apartment? I'm looking to jigger with my circadian rhythms in anticipation of the coming winter darkness.
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 10 answers

Where can I find a large (> 6 ft.) segmented LED display? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2006 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a timer application? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 8 answers

Clock Face Templates? Bought an old clock. The paper face is stained and ruined. Are there any websites offering templates of clock faces that I can re-size and print? Looking for something about 3 inches square with cool art deco numerals.
posted on May 12, 2006 - 2 answers

Is the Lost timer/clock (or anything like it) available for purchase? (Season 2 spoilers inside...) [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 8 answers

where do i find analog "simple" clocks and/or clock parts? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 7 answers

Anyone care to ecommend a good clock repair shop in or around Atlanta? We've inherited an old (~1920) Seth Thomas clock that we like, but it won't run for more than an hour or two. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 5 answers

Why are the lcd numerals in digital clocks and other such displays at an angle, as opposed to straight up-and-down?
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - 19 answers

ShoppingFilter: giant silent clock? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2006 - 3 answers

New Toshiba Satellite laptop. Every time I turn it on, the hour on the time is different - this morning it was two hours early; I reset it. Now it says 3:49; it's actually 6:49. Why? WHHHHY??
posted on Mar 1, 2006 - 8 answers

Years ago, my wife and I lived in Sonoma County, CA. There was a little gift shop right off the main square in the town of Sonoma that sold the coolest clocks I've ever seen. We couldn't afford one at the time, but I've always wanted it and am hoping that, by some miracle, someone knows where to find one. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 2 answers

How does a stoplight know what time it is? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2005 - 14 answers

How do I get the Windows XP system tray clock to display the date? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2005 - 21 answers

How do I take apart this alarm clock? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2005 - 12 answers

I have to get up earlier in the morning than my bedmates. How do I wake myself up without also disturbing my spouse and our light-sleeping 7-month-old daughter? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2005 - 20 answers

I dislike my alarm clock and I want a new one. I'm tired of sleeping too late because the power went out or I couldn't tell if the alarm was set for AM or PM. I'm tired of jumping out of my bed in the morning because the alarm decided to it's awful impression of "the ocean" instead of beep at me. But mostly, I'm tired of taking 5 minutes to set my alarm an hour earlier. Desired feature list and picky UI concerns inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2005 - 19 answers

How can I change my body clock? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2005 - 21 answers

Some years ago I saw a clock, which appeared to be made from 'valves' sticking out of a metal block...inside the valves was an old fashioned illuminated number. So the clock was digital, with old fashioned (think 60's space programme) orange digits...it was quite expensive, and now I have gainful employment and a half-decent house to put in, I want to track one down. Any ideas?
posted on Mar 16, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a specific funny alarm clock that I saw about three or four years ago in Target. [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm looking for the name, and, if possible, a place to purchase / obtain a replica of a timepiece that I believe is Elizabethan. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2005 - 5 answers

When I look at an analogue clock the second hand seems to pause before racing off on its 360-degree journey, is there an explanation for this phenomenon?
posted on Feb 16, 2005 - 17 answers

I'm looking for an inexpensive clock radio that meets a few criteria...Any help? [MI]
posted on Jan 3, 2005 - 9 answers

I like my bedroom to be absolutely dark at night. I'd like to find a clock that runs dark by default, but has a switch to display the time. Does anyone know if this exists, and where I could find it?
posted on Nov 22, 2004 - 21 answers

My system clock (on Win XP) creeps forward every day, ending up 5-10 mins fast. Whats going on? It's normally switched on 24/7, does this have something to do with it?
posted on Oct 15, 2004 - 6 answers