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Is it a clock? Is it a thermometer? No...

HANNspree has revealed a curious new gadget: a 12-inch LCD TV which is also a "classic timepiece" and a "meteorologicalinformation centre". It's imaginatively called the HANNStime.square and lookspretty bizarre to say the least.

HANNspree is known for its quirky aesthetic designs,but this one is certainly one of the most idiosyncratic we've seen. The thinscreen is flanked by two fold-out arms. When folded in, the two arms display ananalogue clock as well as a curious weather instrument which measures temperatureand humidity.

When you decide to use the bonus TV feature,you fold out the arms which turn out to be speakers on the underside, sothe TV has sound without requiring headphones.

"Althoughsmall in size, the HANNStime.square packs a mighty punch with complimentaryinformative gadgets transforming it from an LCD TV into a classic timepiece anda meteorological information center," reads the associated press release.

"Keepingyou up-to-date with temperature, humidity and time, as well as your favouriteTV programmes, the HANNStime.square proves that it's not the size that counts...it's what you can do with it!"

Andif you thought all that was pretty crazy, wait until you hear the price. Available now, the HANNStime.square will set you backa whopping £459.