Pattern Clock

So what if you can't tell time: with this clock, if you can count to nine you'll be able to figure out that it's much later than you think.

From the website:

Color Pattern Clock

Unlike standard digital clocks which display traditional Arabic numbers, this unconventional timepiece displays a series of LED-illuminated color patterns to indicate minutes and hours.

Deceptively simple, counting the colored squares in each of the four separate sections reveals the time (12:39 is shown above).

The color combinations vary by increment of time and can be adjusted to update every one, four or 60 seconds.

The clock has three brightness settings to suit any lighting environment.



The unit may be viewed vertically or horizontally and can be wall-mounted or placed on any solid surface.

AC adapter included.

3"H x 10.25"W x 1"D.

$59.95 here.

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Perhaps we can do better: let's call in the crack research team, shall we?

[Seven hours later]

Well, well — what have we found?

A bit more information about this clock, for one thing:

• The lights are LEDs so they should last for a very long time

• The faceplate is brushed metal

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot: it's a much nicer $39.95 here.

It wouldn't be right to have you go and buy this nifty device if it's not gonna work for you.

It just wouldn't.

So, in conjunction with some of the finest minds here at bookofjoe and from among my WorldWideJoe™ Panel of Experts®, I've prepared a test to see if you're at a level commensurate with easy use of this timepiece.

Here it is:

According to the clock, what time is it?

The answer will appear at the end of today's 11:01 a.m. post.