iLuv i177 Alarm Clock Speaker System for iPod (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)** Update June 11, 2009 **

I just wanted to correct an error below where I indicated that the iLuv wasn't properly charging my iPod. I don't know what was happening when I was trying it out but I really have had no problem across 2 different iPods with charging since I posted the review.

Still can't think of any use for the remote however... :)

** End Update **

I picked up the black iLuv iPod speaker system after doing considerable research online. These reviews are pretty helpful so I thought I'd add my 2 cents worth so that you can know what you're getting.

By and large the other reviews agree with my experience. The sound quality is very good for a small unit. You want to pick a playlist before you go to bed otherwise you get whatever is randomly selected from your library (I presume this is due to my election to shuffle all songs in my iPod settings).

I don't have much use for the remote but it's nice that it's included and it works well when I *do* play with it.

The unit has performed excellently since I purchased it two months ago but I'll make some observations:

- the rotating volume and tuning dials are apparently supposed to continue the click wheel paradigm from the iPod, but they do so mechanically and are often a little awkward to use.

- do NOT count on the unit properly charging your iPod. It *does* charge it somewhat so the iPod seems to me like it will run indefinitely while attached to the unit. But I've found that the iPod is not fully charged when I pull it off the iLuv. Fortunately, realizing this, I just make sure that I plug in my iPod when working out in my gym or I leave it attached to my computer until it *is* charged when I'm picking up my podcasts in the morning. This may just be my unit but it was a low point in my commute when my iPod battery ran out of steam that first time before I realized what was going on. I'm pretty rigorous about ensuring that it's charged before I leave the house.

- I agree with others that the minimum volume for alarms needs to be lower. It would also be nice if the volume ramp-up time could be adjusted. The unit comes on and fades up to the pre-selected volume pretty quickly.

- Finally the lights, that dimmest setting may seem dim in the middle of the day, but it's pretty overwhelming in an otherwise pitch-black room. A "Glow" setting or similar would be nice. As it is, when I want to know the time at night I hit the dimmer button to check the time, then hit it three more times to cycle the light through medium and high intensities and then to off again.

None of the above items are showstoppers for me, just 'nits that you can either live with or can't. Knowing what I know now, I would purchase the iLuv again. It has most of the features I need and the price is reasonable.

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Break the monotony of going to bed and waking up the same way everyday with the i177 from iLuv. With this stereo audio system featuring the rich sound of jAura acoustic speaker technology, you can start and end the day on your own terms. You can fall asleep or wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio or buzzer. The music can even automatically increase in volume incrementally to help you wake up gradually. Made to accommodate most types of iPod, including iPod shuffle, this system also features a digital clock display with brightness control. Of course, once you're up for the day you can output your favorite videos to your TV through its AV output if your iPod has video capability. It not only starts and ends your day, it can help you along the way. Features include enjoy rich sound with jAura acoustic technology, watch your favorite videos on your TV with your 5th generation iPod 30GB/60GB/80GB, plays and charges your iPod, supports iPod shuffle, AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology, digital clock display with dual alarm, wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer, fall asleep to your iPod or AM/FM radio, aux line input for 1st and 2nd generations of iPod and other audio devices, LCD display with white backlight and four-level dimmer control. Specs include total audio output of 6 watts RMS and 12 watts peak, 30-pin male connector, 9-pin male connector, 3.5mm line level audio input jack, 3.5mm AV output jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, and AC adapter power. Works with iPods with dock connector including iPod touch, classic, 5G, 30 to 80GB video, iPod nano 1st and 2nd generation, iPod mini, and ipod 4G.You can also use two AA batteries (not included) to provide time setting backup. Included in the box are stereo audio system, remote control with battery, AC adapter, AV cable, AM loop antenna, dock adapters, and instruction manual.

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Emerson Dual-Alarm Clock Radio - CK5051 Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband and I really enjoyed this clock. Why we don't have it anymore has nothing to do with how it performed. It was a great clock. We liked how the numbers were large. That LED light makes it soothing to look at as well. No bright red, yellow or green lights. Just a nice blue(and there is a dimmer switch on it if it is too bright for you). It's taller than it is long which makes it a nice space saver. We also had quite a few storms last year, and if your power goes out and comes back on later (even after 2 days like what happened to us, the right time WILL show up again) And as an added bonus, the alarm still goes off on time if it is plugged in and the power is out (so long as you put a battery in it of course :D ). About that snooze button. We had no problems with that either. If you set the clock away from where you sleep, so you have to get up to turn it off, then you will actually look to see where the snooze/radio buttons are. Of course you're going to hit another button if you just reach over the bed, eyes half shut, and slap the thing. We had no problem finding the buttons with our eyes wide open. One more compliment has to be that we didn't find the buzzer annoying either. It was actually pleasant compared to every other one we tried out in the store. Go ahead, try them out. You'll see what we mean. It's more of a beep than a BUZZ! Which was really nice. Me personally I have to have the buzzer on. Otherwise I will fall back asleep to the music, and the one thing I can't stand to hear when I first wake up in the morning, is a loud BUZZ sound. Praise God, they made one that BEEPS for a change. Well, take care and God bless you all, and enjoy your alarm clock. (whichever one you choose to buy)

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Emerson CK5051 Dual-Alarm Clock Radio. Whether you prefer to wake up gently or need a second, fail-safe alarm to coax you out of bed, this Emerson clock radio with dual alarms is a perfect choice. Set the alarms for 2 different times, or use them to sleep to music while keeping the buzzer alarm set to ring. Other great features include 24-hour set-and-forget alarm with auto repeat and shutoff, 1-touch radio on/off, a sleep timer with auto shutoff, snooze bar and 1-touch alarm reset. Battery back-up system activates alarm if power is interrupted. A user-friendly design, it has a 0.9" green LED display with PM and alarm set indicators, a slide-rule tuning dial and thumbwheel volume controls for the AM/FM radio, and soft-touch time and alarm adjustment controls. Uses one 9V battery (not included).

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Crane USA CRW-2 Wellness Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this clock for a soft, muted way of telling time in the wee hours of the morning. Brightness was a big factor for me. I can't sleep with a bright clock. One of the great things about this one is that the brightness is adjustable: high, low, or completely turned off. Low is PERFECT for a light sensitive sleeper like me. Others would probably get along just fine with the high setting. I should note that this clock was not placed directly beside my bed. Instead, it is about 6 feet away, and I can read it flawlessly without eyestrain--daytime or night.

I couldn't find any information on what exactly the nature sounds are, which was disappointing. Even more disappointing were the actual sounds themselves. The first one is supposed to sound like a babbling brook; the second is a meadow with birds; and the third is a kind of waterfall sounding noise. The "babbling brook" sounds more like someone blowing bubbles in a water glass. It's very annoying, so for those who like annoying alarms, perhaps this one's for you. The meadow birds are actually not bad at all--kind of soothing. The waterfall just plain hurts my ears. I blame this on the inability to turn the nature sounds down--you cannot adjust the volume of these at all.

Radio reception is acceptable. It comes with a wire antenna, which is adequately long. It's also coated white to hide on white walls easily. The tuner is the ridged wheel style. Mine might be a little funky. One of my favorite local radio stations is 98.9 FM. It won't come in on this clock radio unless it's set at 98.8. Not a huge deal; just something to consider. The solo speaker is as to be expected. I was neither disappointed nor impressed with it. No presets or anything fancy for the radio; just AM and FM functions. I wanted to use the alarm function without any sound playing (which I will get to in a second). The radio alarm option was perfect for this. I turned the alarm on radio and just turned the volume all the way down (the radio is the only alarm function that can be volume controlled).

Why would I want the alarm function without the actual alarm? The pretty lights! One of the major selling points for me on this clock radio was the rainbow and sunrise simulated lights. The pictures do not do them justice. For the rainbow setting (which can be turned on at whim via a switch--it's not just for the alarm), it will turn on when it's time for the alarm to go off. It rotates through myriad colors (red, blue, green, orange, purple, yellow) beautifully. For the sunrise setting, approximately 30 minutes before the alarm is to go off, the dome lights up with a deep red. As alarm time draws closer, the dome changes to a lighter red, an orange, an orange yellow, and then a brighter yellow, simulating a sunrise. THIS is the effect I wanted to use without the sound of an alarm. I can look at my clock across the room and see that if a color is present, it's time to get up soon, and depending on what color is displayed, I can guess how much longer I can doze. This eases me awake, as opposed to a jarring, blaring alarm.

First-time users might have to glance through the (short) user manual before utilizing all the features. I couldn't figure out how to test the nature sounds (you have to go through the alarm and have the alarm switch on the nature sound option). User manual is easy to read, gets to the point, and covers all the bases without being annoying. Once you've browsed this guide, the clock radio is pretty intuitive.

My only complaint (other than the two disappointing nature sounds) is that my device's battery back-up function does not work. I'm guessing that it was returned once already, as there was no protective cover on the clock display, and one of the stickers was placed awkwardly on the bag packaging. There's something loose inside the clock--something pretty small--and I am guessing this is why the battery back-up does not work. Because I did not buy this clock as my main alarm and we don't have power outages often, I'm overlooking this issue and keeping the clock. If it weren't for these two items of disappointment, this item would have received 5 stars.

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Emerson CK5250 Dual Alarm Clock Radio (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:

- The time on the clock is easy to set and use.
- The clock is easy to see with the bright time option.
- The alarm can actually go off even if the batteries are dead. However, this only works with battery power.
- Very durable. Dropped it from a bunk-bed about 10 times, and still no defects.
- Nap setting is a great future of the alarm clock.

Cons:

- The alarm sound is kind of quiet and inconsistent. Both two alarms are quite quiet, and are just small beeps that are 1 1/2 seconds apart.
- The radio quality is poor. It's hard to get even some local stations to work correctly.
- The speaker is very poor. The sound on the radio disorts a lot.

BOTTOMLINE: If you're looking for a cheap yet durable alarm clock with a radio you're not gonna use often, this one is a perfect pick. If you're expecting a lot from the radio, I'd look elsewhere. Otherwise, great alarm clock!

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The Emerson CK5250 Dual Alarm Clock Radio gives you reliability and versatility in a compact, easy-to-operate unit. The large, 1.4-inch red LED display clearly shows you the precise time, and there's a dimmer control that lets you adjust the settings so they're neither too bright nor too dark. The system features dual alarms that can be set and used independently, an over-sized snooze bar for those times when you need a little extra sleep, and a wide 3-inch dynamic speaker and built-in AM/FM antennas for crystal clear sound.
The Emerson CK5250 is a snap to operate, even when you're half-asleep. It features a one touch radio on-off button, rotary volume, and tuning controls. And since everyone has preferences when it comes to how you best like to wake up, you can choose a radio or buzzer alarm. The Emerson CK5250 also features a 99 minute nap timer so there's no need to change your regular alarm settings when you're taking a short nap. For added convenience and peace of mind, this clock radio has a sure alarm battery back up system that ensures that the alarm works even when the power is off.
The Emerson CK5250 comes with a 90 day warranty.

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SONY ICF-C211-BLK AM/FM Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my Sony Clock Radio for quite a while now.It's durable (I've dropped it several times down several flights of stairs, but it's still here and working) and performs as advertised.One minor complaint though.The radio doesn't go very loud without distortion.But who would want to crank an alarm clock radio up anyways???Overall, this is a great product.

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This clock radio from Sony features a large highly readable display that can be seen form just about anywhere in the room, even at night. Wake to the sound of music from your favorite radio station or to the standard digital alarm sound.Large easy-to-see LED display is highly readable from a distance, even at night. AM/FM Tuner lets you choose from the wide variety of news, talk radio and music programming. AM Wide Band Reception allows reception of all AM radio stations in the new expanded AM band. Easy Operation with Single Function Keys makes it a simple matter to set time, select alarm preference (buzzer or radio), and all other functions in easy, convenient steps. Alarm-On Indicator tells you at a glance if alarm is set. Snooze Bar shuts off alarm temporarily to allow for a few extra minutes of snoozing before it turns on again. Sleep Timer shuts off radio automatically after a pre-set length of time. Full Power Memory Back-Up uses single 9V battery (optional) to maintain clock and alarm settings and operation in event of blackout or other power failure. Antennas include built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM, convenient wire antenna for FM.

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RCA RP5440 SmartSnooze Dual Wake AM/FM Clock Radio with Time Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)What I wanted out of an alarm clock was something that would wake me up without driving me crazy.I can't stand alarm clocks that buzz or go "beebeebeebeep" and I hate waking up to music (because it makes it impossible to enjoy the songs after that).The RCA RP5440 is probably the closest I'll get.

This alarm clock is easy to set and has a dual alarm.I use alarm 1 for waking up for school and alarm 2 for waking up on weekends.They can't be set to days of the week, but I set one for 6AM and one for 8AM and switch between the two at the push of a button.

A problem I have always had waking up was that I could disable the alarm without waking up at all, so I would set three different alarms scattered across my room.Somehow, this alarm clock just wakes me up.Things may change as the school year drags on and my nights get later, but so far I am delighted.

The alarm makes a beeping sound, but it has a lot of tone to it, as opposed to the very electronic beeps I despise.It begins at a pleasantly quiet volume and increases within about 30 seconds to very loud.

The display is NOT blue digits on a black background as pictured, but black digits on a blue background.A very, very bright blue background.With the dimmer on (which auto-dims in darkness), it is like a night light.With the dimmer off, it is like a TV.This doesn't bother me, but if you can't sleep without total darkness, it will keep you up.

The projection feature is nice because I can simply hit the snooze button and the time is projected in red on my ceiling for about 10 seconds.The projector tilts and the angle changes so the time on the ceiling can be readable if you like the clock facing your bed or parallel to the headboard.

Some features I don't use but might be good for you are the adjustable snooze (1-30 minutes) and the sleep function, which allows you to fall asleep to the radio or your own music and it automatically shuts off.

One neat feature is the AUX input.This means, with the right cable (small headphone plug on each end, not included) you can plug your iPod into the radio and listen to it or fall asleep to it.iPods also have a sleep feature so you can make the two turn off at the same time.

My biggest problem with the alarm clock is the temperature feature.The indoor temperature feature is great and it works perfectly.But my window is 3 or 4 yards from my nightstand, so the outdoor temperature sensor can't contact the alarm clock.The sensor unit sits on my windowsill with the sensor wire sticking out the window and it reads a temperature.But the outdoor temperature, according to the alarm clock, is - - -.Also, since it's a basement window, the temperature is a good 10°F lower than the real outdoor temperature.If your window is within about 10 feet from your nightstand and above ground, it will work for you.I have other ways of finding out the current temperature, and the temperature at 6AM is rarely the temperature I want to dress for, so it didn't ruin the purchase for me.

Being in the basement makes the AM radio reception not that great.The FM works fine because the antenna is in the power cord and FM is generally stronger, but the AM antenna is inside the alarm clock and has poor reception.Rotating the alarm clock improves reception by a little, but that messes up my time projection angle!

The clock sets itself right out of the box (using its installed AA batteries, which keep time and alarms going in case of a power outage), and all you have to do is tell it your time zone and whether or not you are on daylight saving time.Both options have their own switch on the back.Unfortunately, the time I got was 5 minutes slow, which, had I not noticed, would make a big difference for my morning routine.

A contributing factor to my general idea that this is just a great alarm clock is how simple it is to set the time and alarms.There is a button to increase time and a button to decrease time.It goes by minutes (not hours), but it goes really fast when you hold the buttons.Never again will I have to waste time going through 59 minutes (on an old alarm clock that would scroll through minutes so slowly that pushing the button again and again was faster) because I accidentally set it to 6:01.

I am very happy with the alarm clock and I highly recommend it.Especially if you're above ground and have a window near your nightstand.

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Macally Flat-Panel Stereo System with AM/FM, Alarm Clock, and iPod Dock (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't know why there were no previous reviews for this product -- because so few people had bought it or because everybody who bought it was happy with it?? I'm quite pleased with the Tunepro, especially in comparison with similar products, most of which cost much more. Sound quality is surprisingly good when the WOW feature is turned, not boomy at all, tuner is OK, clock and alarm work OK, product design (appearance and function) are very good. Only criticism is that there is no battery backup for the clock.

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Wake up to your iPod. The Macally TunePro is a flat panel stereo speaker with charger, AM/FM radio, and alarm clock for iPod. Wake up to your iPod, radio or buzzer. Like your iPod, it's a slim, stylish device. And functional, too--the Tunepro boasts a feature-filled alarm clock, a universal iPod dock, and a line-in jack for using other portable audio devices.Audio Performance
The TunePro couples the latest NxT flat panel loudspeaker technology with SRS WOW technology for superior audio performance in a slim package. SRS WOW improves the playback quality of compressed audio, creating a more natural and immersive listening experience. SRS TruBass technology ensures a rich, focused low end. All in a package that looks good, too: the award-winning industrial design features an attractive front mirror screen with the Clock display beneath it. The slim profile and small footprint is sure to fit any room.
Designed for iPod
The TunePro is ready for all Apple iPod devices with 30-pin dock connector, including 1st and 2nd generation iPod nano, 4th and 5th generation iPod, iPod Photo, and iPod Mini. It features a universal well dock, with three iPod inserts included. Your iPod charges while docked, so you can listen while you charge. You can also use your iPod with the alarm clock, to wake up to the music of your choice.
AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio
As mentioned above, you can wake to your favorite tune on your iPod, or go more traditional and let the radio or buzzer do the job. The alarm features a gradual volume increase and a sleep timer function, as well as snooze for more difficult mornings. It also features dual independent alarm settings, if you need a second alarm later in the day. The clock supports 12- and 24-hour time formats, and has three dimmer display levels to dial in the ideal brightness. The radio features five AM and five FM radio presets.
What's in the Box
Macally TunePro, power supply, detachable AM radio antenna, 3 iPod inserts, auxiliary input cable

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FM/AM Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very satisfied with this alarm clock. I normally wake up around 4:30 AM for work and the buttons are logically arranged and easy to locate in the dark. Two large buttons (A & B) on the front turn the dual alarms on and off.

One of my favorite features is a display at the bottom that shows you what times your alarms are set to go off. They only light up and display a wake-up time if the alarms are turned on. In other words, if the "A" alarm is turned on but the "B" alarm is not, only the "A" alarm side is lit up.

You can set different alarm times for weekends, without disturbing your weekday settings. But be aware that you have to select one or the other so you can't have alarm "A" set for your weekday time while alarm "B" is set for your weekend time. Weekday alarm displays are orange and weekend alarm displays are green.

You have the option to wake up by radio, buzzer or melody. The buzzer isn't very loud. I appreciate this because I'm a pretty light sleeper and don't like being jolted out of bed. If you have trouble waking up you could choose the melody, which is louder, or the radio, which can be turned up as loud as you want.

The clock is very easy to set up, especially if you live on the east coast. Just take it out of the box and plug it in. The current time is already set at the factory. A small replaceable lithium battery saves the time and alarm settings. If you're in another time zone (other than eastern), there are buttons to change the time but I had no reason to try them. There's also a button to toggle between standard time and daylight savings time. A small icon on the display indicates which one is set. Very easy to use.

There are sleep and nap timers available. Hit the buttons multiple times to select the length you want. Also, when you press the large snooze button, you can press it multiple times to give yourself more snooze time, in 10 minute increments.

Just an fyi, the radio has an analog tuner, not digital. I don't plan to use the radio so I don't really view this as a problem.

The only negative is the LCD display is difficult to read at odd angles. My nightstand is level with my pillow and I had to raise the back of the clock so I could read the time better.

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"- Sony FM/AM clock radio- Automatic time set (includes time zone selection)- ""No Power No Problem"" system backs up time and alarms- Dual alarms with easy alarm setting- Two-color display (green for time, amber for alarm times)- Weekend alarm mode / melody alarm- Sleep button- Alarm time set shuttle dial- Nap timer- DST/Summer time button- Brightness control (high/low)- WhiteSYICFC180"

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Maxx Digital iEMX262 Digital Executive AM/ FM Clock Radio with iPod Dock - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using this unit for past five months and have been pleasantly surprised by it. You get two different alarms, 5 minute snooze option, and the sound is very clear. It charges my iPod overnight so when I go jugging in morning I always have full charge. USB and Aux inputs are also very handy. All in all I would not change mine with even a more expensive unit.

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o Maxx Executive clock radio will help you get out the door on time o Electronic device charges your iPod while you use it o Radio lets you wake up to iPod, USB, card, radio or alarm tone o Compatible with iPod video, Nano, photo, mini, 5G, 4G and 3G o iPod-compatible docking cradles included o USB port and SD/MMC card slot for audio music file playback o Digital AM/FM tuner with preset stations o Aux line-in connection o Video output for iPod with video and iPod photo o Dual alarm, Sleep and Snooze function o Full function remote o Includes remote control, o Model number iEMX262

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Jensen Interactive AM/FM Talking Dual Alarm Clock - JCR-290 (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was hoping that since this was made by Jensen that the sound quality would be better than the average clock/radio. Unfortunately, it was worse than average. Very tinny, I've heard better in the sixties. The price seems to be based on the voice recognition feature, a nice touch if you use the program wake up sounds. It can't be used with the radio setting. The time display is huge and makes a great night light even when set on the dim setting. On the higher setting, you can read by it. Manual controls are easy to use once you get the hang of them.

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The hands-free way to set your alarm clock.No more fumbling with instruction or pressing multiple buttons to set the time and alarm.Simply say the time or alarm time you want set.All clock functions can be performed manually or by Smart Talk.Wake to radio, alarm or nature sounds (ocean, rain or brook).Features a dual alarm, sleep and snooze with high/low dinner control.Includes an auxiliary input jack for connecting your iPod, MP3 or other digital Audio players.Power:AC 120V/60Hz.Battery back-up for clock:2 x CR2032 lithium batteries (not included).Size:3.5(H) x 7.37(W) x 2.5(D).

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Jensen JRC-275 AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Wave Sensor (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I had to replace an older alarm clock that was zapped during a storm. I honestly was looking for best price for a dual alarm & came across this. Its a solid product. There are some neat features on here in addition to the dual alarm. The night light is semi-useful. I love the fact the display completely goes black if you want it too...this is great if you have trouble sleeping to the annoying glow of the clock numbers. The room temperature is also handy. Best feature hands down is the wave sensor/gesture. All you have to do is wave your hand over the top to have it snooze, or turn the clock on if its off. The only thing I'd like to see different is red digits/light. Otherwise, I'm digging it. Would highly recommend.

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This AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio with wave sensor has 1.2" green LED display with green night light, AM/FM receiver with digital frequency display, auxiliary input jack for connecting your iPod, MP3 or other digital audio players & sleep to music mode.The dual alarm with snooze and weekend cancellation, wake to radio or alarm, high/low dimmer control & infrared sensor to activate snooze makes waking up a dream.

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Emerson CKS3516 SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock Radio with Time Projection System Review

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(More customer reviews)This review refers to the CKS3528 model, which I purchased from Amazon's partner, Target. The only difference between my model and this one is that the clock projection has a selectable color filter on the CKS3528. This unit listed here does not.

I purchased this clock for the large digit display and projection functions. So far both are working out quite nicely. The display is not too bright at night, when the dimmer is set to low. It is still quite readable in a lit room. The projection is too dim to read if the room is lit, but it works nicely in the dark. I am nearsighted, but I have no problem reading the ceiling display with my glasses off at night. I'd guess the digits are about 10 inches high on my ceiling. The projection is also not so bright that it lights up the room or keeps me awake.

The smart set function is little more than a preset internal clock that lives off a lithium battery when it is not plugged in. The manual says the battery will last 3 years even if the unit is never plugged in, and should last 5+ years when used normally. The clock allows you to change the time settings yourself (if you like your clock 5-10 minutes fast, or if the time ever drifts) and the internal memory will keep the new time setting. This is a nice improvement over the RCA version that I replaced, which had drifted about 2 minutes off and could not be corrected.

The clock knows 7 times zones: Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Yukon, and Hawaiian. Since you can change the internal time memory anyway, I imagine it would be pretty easy to use this in any zone and just fix the time shift once. However, the clock obeys the 2007 US daylight savings time rules: starting 2nd Sunday of March, ending 1st Sunday of November. There does not appear to be a way to turn DST off. So, if your state or country does not follow these rules, you'll have to change the time or timezone every time the DST changes do not match your area.

The radio is set by an analog dial. The dial indicator lights up when the clock is plugged in, but it's still not easy to tell by the display what channel number you have set. It doesn't seem to drift very badly, but my chosen wake-up station is pretty strong in my area. I'd have preferred a digital tuner.

There are two alarms. Each can be set to wake by buzzer or radio. Each alarm can be set to run for 7-days, 5-days (Mon-Fri), or 2-days (Sat-Sun). The buzzer alarms wake by crescendo, that is, they start softly and increase in volume. I can't comment on how loud they get, since I don't use buzzer alarms. The wake by radio function works nicely, coming on directly to the volume that you have preset. To turn off the buzzer alarms, you have to find one of the tiny (1) or (2) alarm buttons among the many on top of the unit. To turn off the radio alarm, you can also hit the much larger Radio On/Off button on the right end of the unit. The snooze button is large and easy to find in the middle. Snooze is fixed at 9 minutes.

I recommend this clock to anyone who likes to wake up to a radio, and who lives in a US timezone following the new DST rules. My only complaint is the lack of a digital radio tuner.

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Enjoy true ease of operation and convenience with Emerson's SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock with Time Projection System.With Emerson's exclusive SmartSet Auto Time-Setting Technology, the clock automatically sets itself to the correct date and time as soon as you plug it in.Not only does it feature an easy-to-read display, but the projection system also shows the time in brilliant red numbers on your wall or ceiling.Programmable dual alarms can also be set for weekday only, weekend only, or every day operation.

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Emerson CKS9051 SmartSet Dual Alarm Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)After days of researching, I finally found the best alarm clock for me and my wife! We are so happy with what we found.

I can't say anything bad about this alarm clock, it got everything we are looking for:
- Weekday\weekend\everyday alarms function for each of its 2 alarm. We set up alarm 1 @ 6a.m. on weekdays (for me), alarm 2 @ 7:30a.m. (for her) on weekdays, therefore no alarm on the weekend. We don't have to wake up by the alarm clock Sat. @ 6a.m ever again.
- Individual setting for each alarm wake up to a gradual buzz or radio.
- The clock has a high/low light setting. If you think the display is too bright, set it to low.
- The display is very clear, showing time and day of week.
- The radio is very clear compare to our existing radio alarm clock.
- The most amazing thing is that the clock will reset itself to the correct time in the event of a power outage. The alarm will preserve the alarms' settings. So in case of a power outage in the middle of the night, when the power comes back on, your alarm clock will continue to function as before. What a great idea! You don't have to manually reset it again, and worse, miss you morning alarm.

These are other alarm clocks that I looked at:

Made by Emerson also. I was going to get this one, but I tried it at a store and it can tip forward as you reach in from hitting the snooze button. Also, some of the button are small. CKS 9051's design is much more stable\sturdy.
Emerson Radio Jumbo Triple Display Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio with SmartSet Technology

Too expensive.
Sangean RCR-22 AM/FM Atomic Clock Radio

Too small, for travle maybe.
RiteAlarm Triple Weekly Alarm Clock (R) for Weekdays, Saturday and Sunday, Automatic Extended Daylight Saving Time, Automatic Snooze, Adjustable Volume, Gentle Sound Pattern, Simple Buttons, Pushing Backlight and Battery Operated

This could work, but we prefer larger display and not background lit ones.
Timex Nano Color

Could work but couldn't find it at a store (Target\Sears) to try. Dispay might be too small.
Sony ICFC180 AM/FM Clock Radio

Might work but don't like the dial, display too small. A little expensive.
American Innovative Neverlate 7-Day Alarm Clock

Hope this help.

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With Emerson-s award-winning and patented SmartSet technology, the flashing -12:00- display is a thing of the past.The CKS9051 digital tuning clock radio automatically sets itself on the first use to the correct year, month, date, day, and time.The clock radio features a large, easy-to-read LED display with dimmer control so it is easy on your eyes in the dark.The dual alarm system features two alarms that can be programmed separately - one for you and one for your partner.Both alarms can be programmed to operate on weekdays only, weekends only, or all seven days of the week.Set the alarm to wake you to your favorite AM/FM music or news station, or to the buzzer.The clock radio adjusts itself automatically for Daylight Savings Time and Leap Year, as well as maintains the correct time when the power returns after power outages.Getting out of bed will no longer be a chore with the help of the CKS9051.

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Sony ICFC180 AM/FM Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I have been using the same clock radio for the past 20 years - It's a dual alarm Panasonic and it still works pretty well. Some of its features such as individual up/down alarm/time set for the minutes and hours are not even available on clocks today. And it has a 10 minute snooze - not nine minutes, another feature hard to find these days. But it's lacking in other areas such as no battery backup. So we decided to replace the old clock.

Some research was necessary. For the most part, only Timex, RCA and Sony have competitive products. My requirements were simple - AM/FM dual alarm, battery backup, 10 minute snooze, easy to read display, and not too bright. I did not need a CD or MP3 option. Here's why I bought the Sony ICFC180 and rate it so highly:

Form Factor and Buttons: This is not a large clock radio - it's about six inches square. The case is pretty much all white. Buttons are well spaced and nicely shaped. You can easily learn to use this clock in the dark or by feel alone.

Display: The backlit LCD displays not only the time, but both the alarm settings, each in its own quadrant. This is a great feature. The time is large enough to read from across the room although it could have been a bit larger. The alarm displays are smaller, but fine for viewing bedside. Viewing from different angles seems fine. It has two manual brightness levels and here Sony cheaped out a bit - an auto dimmer with sensor would have been nice. The high level is fine for the day and the low level is acceptable for the night, but who's going to move the tiny switch each day? I leave it on the low setting. I really like the room dark when I sleep and I would have preferred the low level to be a bit dimmer. The display is mostly green, with orange for the weekday alarms. The green is fine, but the orange is just a bit too bright. But again, it's acceptable.

Time Features: Auto time set - well not really. The auto time set feature prominently displayed on the box is a bit misleading. Unlike other clocks (such as from RCA) which can set the date and time and change daylight savings automatically, this clock is just set at the factory and uses a lithium battery to keep the time. If you happen to live on the east coast of the United States, then the time is correct when you first plug it in. Otherwise, you need to adjust the time zone. Since the clock doesn't know the date, daylight savings is also manual, but here at least Sony provided a single button to change the 1 hour offset. My only complaint is that the daylight savings button is on the top and could be accidentally pushed - the display does show an icon for the 1 hour offset, but it's really tiny. I would have made the daylight savings feature a toggle switch (not a push button) and put it on the back - you only use it twice a year.

Radio: Old style analog display and thumb wheel for tuning. Digital with presets would have been nice, but let's not forget, this clock only cost $25. The tuning wheel is stiff enough that it won't be accidentally changed when pickup up, moving, or just dusting the clock.

Alarm: Here's where this clock really shines. The box says it has two alarms, but in reality it has four individual alarms! The thinking by Sony is that two alarms are for the weekdays and two are for the weekends, but since the weekday/weekend feature is a manual push button, you can really use the alarms however you wish. My kids have Timex clock radios with a 7-5-2 feature which lets you determine if the alarm should be used for weekdays, weekends, or both. This is nice because it's automatic, but on the other hand you only get two alarms and have less flexibility. I think the Sony solution is excellent. The clock also makes it totally clear which alarms are active - orange background for weekdays, green background for weekends, and no display in the quadrant when the alarm is off. Setting the alarm time is also very easy with a separate twist knob for each displayed alarm. The time can be adjusted forward or backward one minute at a time. Holding forward or backward changes the minutes quickly and after a few seconds, switches to 10 minute increments. This is a much better solution than just increasing the speed as most other clocks do. In fact, the only other clock that works better is my old Panasonic which has separate forward and backward buttons for both the minutes and the hours. Regardless, this clock has excellent time set controls!

Snooze: What is it with 9 minute snooze alarms? My theory is that increments of 9 are much harder to add in your head and all that thinking wakes you up - but in reality I think it harks back to a limitation of the old mechanical alarm clocks. Anyway, I needed a 10 minute snooze and this clock has that. Plus, if you continue to press the snooze button (which is big and easy to find without looking), the snooze can be increased in 10 minute increments up to an hour - a nice feature. The clock even blinks the alarm set time after you press snooze to indicate you're beyond the original wake up time.

So that's about it. There are some other features (nap timer, alarm melodies, no power no problem), but I haven't really used these much. If you're looking for similar features and also need a CD player, Sony makes another Dream Machine alarm clock (ICF-CD843V), but that one costs $70 and looks like a weird space helmet. All in all, this is an excellent clock radio with well designed controls, tons of features, and a low price.

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RCA RC46 AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Large Blue LED Display (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Trying to find a reliable, easy to use, inexpensive, alarm clock for the wife.She wanted one that sets itself and had a battery back-up. I wanted one that would wake her up.Found this one at K-mart and spent 30 mins playing with it over by the televisions (needed a power source). This radio alarm clock is perfect for what I need.This being my first review, I"ll just point out the things that made me buy it.
1. Nice soft blue color, 2 setting...low you can just make out and high is clearly visible
2. Battery back up (even came with batteries) easy to find AA"s
3. Plug in in and it sets itself (all you have to do is set the time zone) has a switch for Daylight Savings Time.
4. Dual alarm (his and her) or in this case days and midnights...set it and forget it. You don't have to rememberto set it everyday.
5. If the power goes out the alarm goes into kind of a sleep mode.It beeps to warn you of the power failure and according to the instructions, remembers the alarm settings and goes off without it being plugged in (not tested yet)
6. The alarm starts off kinda like any other alarm but then gets progressively louder (can't see anyone sleeping through this one)
7. Playing with the tuner, looks like one of those old fashion, spin the dial things, but it shows a digital read on the display (kinda cool but it's a cheap radio folks and sounds like one)
8. The snooze is adjustable from 1 to 30 mins.
9. Last but not least, the alarm set time is displayed on the lower right, so if your the nervous type, you can double check to make sure the alarm is where you want it to be.All for around 20 bucks...and that"s all I have to say about that.....

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The RC46 clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. The AM/FM clock radio has a large 1.4-inch blue LED display that makes it easy to see and to read. The clock can be adjusted to two different levels of brightness to accommodate for different lighting situations. The clock features automatic time set that will set the clock to one of seven different time zones once clock is plugged in. Simply flip the switch to select your current time zone. LCD display has a digital frequency readout, so that you can precisely tune to your favorite radio station and read which station you are tuned in to. The programmable sleep feature will play the radio up to 2-hours before automatically turning off, allowing you to gently fall asleep to the radio. The RC46 features a 2nd display "alarm reminder" showing the time you have set for the alarm to go off. No more second guessing if you set the time of the alarm correctly or not. The clock radio has two different alarm settings that are perfect for couples who wake at different times or for those who need a second reminder to wake in the morning. Set the alarm to wake you up to the buzzer or to your favorite radio station. Enjoy the Graduwake ramp up alarm system that gently wakes you from deep sleep by gradually increasing the volume of the alarm. You'll no longer have a loud, rude awakening in the morning. Alarm clock features programmable snooze that you can set to ring between 1-30 minutes or by the default setting of every 9-minutes. Using the SmartSnooze feature, any of the top buttons will act as the snooze button when alarm has been activated, to ensure that you will find it when you're half asleep. The battery backup gives reassurance that your alarm will sound even with the loss of power. The "No Worry" battery backup keeps the clock radio working during power outages. You'll no longer have to worry about being late to work or needing to reset the clock and alarm.

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Sony ICFC705 AM/FM Clock Radio (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)Nice $40 clock radio with a small footprint size that's a lot less money than some other high end brands.Lighted LCD with 3 levels of brightness and dual alarm display.Easy to use, decent single-speaker sound, good radio reception, good looks, and includes built-in line-in plug for external audio source (I use it in my bedroom and have the TV sound connected to this unit).Date and time were already preset correctly right out of the box.Very happy with this Sony clock radio and recommend it.

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Smart and stylish, the ICF-C705 AM/FM clock radio takes up minimum space with its compact design. Featuring an AM/FM tuner, dual alarm, extendable snooze, nap timer, triple time display, automatic time set and daylight savings time adjustment this clock radio has what it takes to get you moving in the morning.

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Emerson Radio Jumbo Triple Display Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio with SmartSet Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband and I went through 4 other alarm clocks before we settled on this one.This alarm clock provided everything that was missing in each of our previous alarm clocks.It has a large easy to read from across the room display (but can be dimmed or shut off and then on again w/a wave of the hand), has two separate alarm settings which you can set for weekdays only, weekends only, and weekdays and weekends also w/buzzer,or radio which each of the two alarms can be set to individual preference.Both alarms are displayed constantly underneith the time (which is suprisingly reasuring feature to have) and my husband likes that the alarm shut off button (radio on/off) is a big round button off to the very left side of the alarm which allows him to turn the alarm off every morning without first putting his glasses on and then hunting for the off button.I love it that once you tap the off button, it turns the alarm off for the day and then automatically resets itself to wake me up again the next day.I also have the option to not shut the alarm off and listen to the radio for an hour as I get ready for work, after which time it will shut itself off until the next day again.All in all a very good buy and well worth the money!!

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Emerson's patented SmartSet® Automatic Time Setting System. The first time you connect this clock radio to your AC outlet it will immediately set itself to the correct year, month, date, day and time in the Eastern Time Zone. If you live in a different time zone there is one simple Time Zone adjustment to make and you will never see the dreaded "flashing 12:00" display again. It will automatically reset itself every time you have a power interruption, and not just the time but your wake-up times as well. Daylight Saving Time and Leap Year adjustments are also done automatically through the year 2099.

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