In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Patrick Nolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >On 2007-10-20, Steve Kostecke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The hardware clock in a PC is made of exceedingly cheap components. A >> common quartz wristwatch is a better clock. >> >I have noticed this. Until WWV-controlled clocks came out, my most >accurate timepiece was a $20 Casio wristwatch. When the first one >broke I got another which was just as accurate. It really bugs me >that clocks in computers and cars are not as good. I'm amazed that >clock radios, plugged into the 60 Hz supply, aren't as good. >Sometimes I wish I had an old-fashioned motorized electric clock >powered by AC.
Wrist watches work in a nice, temperature controlled environment. Motors are expensive. Transistors are almost free if you need the package for something else. -- These are my opinions, not necessarily my employer's. I hate spam. _______________________________________________ questions mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ntp.org/mailman/listinfo/questions
