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Python55587y@Alice @systemctl I think it's more about the power consumption from creating a clock rather than the electricity :)
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Sagi021347yChromebooks' sole original purpose. And you're lucky that it doesn't need an internet connection just to display time --'
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What is the purpose? Anyway, it would be simpler to use a clock than a full OS displaying the time.
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@Sagi02 Well, there are many devices that can connect to the internet but don't have an RTC. A RTC needs a battery which is huge and costs more than a cheap WiFi antenna.
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