Give the Gift of Time With an Atomic Clock
An atomic clock is a great novelty gift with a practical use
Chances are you've heard the term atomic clock before, but you might not know what one is or why it's different from any other clock. Simply put, an atomic clock is...by far the most accurate timekeeper available. Unlike traditional clocks, which use magnets to tell time and lose or gain minutes, atomic clock time uses microwave signals (not, as some may worry, anything radioactive) to keep perfect time.
Make my clock atomic
An atomic alarm clock is a great practical gift (especially for an employee -- you can never blame it for being late!). It also holds a lot of interest for the gadget crowd. That makes it a fantastic present for your favorite science or technology fanatic who has way too many clever but useless gadgets clogging his house. This is one with an actual use.
The only small disadvantage to atomic clocks? Dead zones. Like cell phones, an atomic clock can hit spots where it no longer calculates the time. However, unless the recipient plans to take their clock camping to a lot of remote, out of the way mountains, this probably won't be an issue.
All the bells and whistles
So exactly how expensive are these atomic clocks? Well, that's the good news: they range in price from about $15 to almost $100, depending on how fancy you want to get.
The simplest would be a basic atomic alarm clock much like you would find anywhere else -- with the advantage of atomic time. More advanced models include things you find on other alarm clocks -- radios, preset alarms, even white noise options. And they have some unique benefits of their own, including the ability to tell you the temperature indoors and outdoors wirelessly.
No matter who you shop for, the gift of atomic clock time is a great option. The unique features of the clock, and the interesting nature of the timepiece, turn a potentially boring gift into something unique, interesting, and practical.
So whether you need a birthday present for Uncle Tom or a going away gift for a high school graduate, keep an atomic clock in mind.