Sony XDRC705DAB Clock Radio review

If you are looking for a great clock radio from a good brand then you’ll love the Sony XDRC705DAB Clock Radio. This clock has great sound and is extremely good-looking (in case you worry about that sort of thing). The big and bright display makes it easy to read, and there are settings to reduce the brightness so it doesn’t bother you at night. The ability to set 20 preset stations is quite handy and means that you’ll never have to spend time scrolling through the dial to find your station.

There is one small problem, that doesn’t seem to affect all models but has been reported a few times by different customers. It would appear that on a few models there is a glitch where the clock’s alarm goes off at midnight every few days. Again, it hasn’t affected all of the models, so if you like this clock you should definitely get it. Within a few days you will know if it is functioning correctly, and you can take it back if it’s faulty.

All in all the Sony XDRC705DAB Clock Radio is a great clock, with fabulous sound from the front-mounted speaker. The clock looks great in any bedroom with its sleek and understated styling. The multiple station presets and alarm settings come in very handy, and the big display means that you can read it easily, even in the middle of the night. This is a great clock and well worth the price tag it comes with.

Click here to buy the Sony XDRC705DAB Clock Radio from Amazon. The price is £59.99 at the time of writing.

Talking Dalek Alarm Clock review

Another alarm clock that doesn’t strictly fit into the “radio alarm clock” bracket, but it proved so popular with our team of testers that we had to give it a mention.

Firstly, we need to mention a couple of small flaws with this alarm clock – the first of those is the clock. It is smaller than on most standard radio alarm clocks, and isn’t particularly easy to see. Also, it requires 4 x AA batteries, which unhelpfully, are not included.

So, onto the upsides, and the biggest plus – it looks like a Dalek! What better way to wake up for a Doctor Who fan than to be “Exterminated!” When the alarm goes off, the head and laser light up and it bellows out one of three catchphrases:

“Exterminate!”

“You would make a good Dalek”

and “You are an enemy of the Daleks, you must be destroyed!”

All in all, this is one for the Doctor Who fans. Not the most functional, but great fun.

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Shape Up Alarm Clock review

This is just a cool idea. The Shape Up Alarm Clock takes fitness to a whole new level, by making you do bicep curls first thing in the morning just to turn off the alarm! If you’ve been putting off getting into shape you will have no excuse with this alarm clock. Nothing gets us up and awake like forced exercise does it? In case you really can’t handle 30 reps on a particular morning there is a regular alarm off function, but that’s no fun is it? If you are buying this alarm clock form someone else then don’t tell them that.

Whether you are a muscle mania and would love the opportunity to start your morning by pumping iron, or you want some encouragement to keep to your exercise routine this cool clock will have your blood flowing in no time. Don’t worry about the weight, it’s pretty light, but you will still feel more awake when you are finished lifting it 30 times to turn off the alarm. By the way, this probably isn’t the best clock to have if you wake up before your spouse does or he/she may throw it at you.

So if you need some help with those scrawny pipes of yours, or you want to irritate a friends with a clock that makes them wake up to a workout, the Shape Up Alarm Clock is perfect. For the price you could by a few and give them to all your friends, or maybe not.

Revo Uno DAB Digital/FM Radio with Alarm review

If you want a sleek and compact, ultra-modern and contemporary clock radio and alarm combination, then you should definitely check out the Revo Uno DAB Digital/FM Radio with Alarm. With all the buttons located on the top of the unit, this product looks fabulous in any room of the house. It is super-quick to start up, just plug it in and off you go.

With full DAB and FM reception ability as well as being compatible with iPod speaker systems, this unit is the epitome of one stop shopping for living room, kitchen or bedroom entertainment. This is a great bedside radio with crystal clear reception, four alarm presets and touch sensitive snooze. You can even customize the sleep function for anywhere between 5 and 60 minutes. Your alarms can be set for a single day, daily, weekdays or weekends giving you the ease of setting the alarms once and then never having to worry about turning it off and on. The clock even comes complete with an M-Port cable so you can hook up your mp3 or CD player and listen to your own tunes through the great speaker system.

Overall the Revo Uno DAB Digital/FM Radio with Alarm is a great unit, both in its design and functionality. The price is certainly competitive when compared with other models with the same functions, and you can’t go wrong with such a great looking piece. Buy it for your home or office and enjoy your favourite radio stations or portable music wherever you are.

Click here to buy the Revo Uno DAB Digital/FM Radio with Alarm from Amazon. The price is £34.99 at the time of writing.

Pure TEMPUS 1XT DAB Radio Alarm Clock review

Anyone who likes to keep a touch of the ‘good ‘ol days’ around will love this retro-styled clock that is funky and old-fashioned, yet stocked with all the features of a regular alarm clock. The Pure TEMPUS-1XT DAB Radio with Clock / Alarm definitely does a good job of combining the new with the old with its wood exterior and touch sensitive snooze handle.

The alarm clock features are definitely modern, with 3 presets that you can set for weekdays, weekends or just Saturday or Sunday. The clock comes with a USB adaptor so you can hook it up to your computer and download free product updates when they become available, and you can set the snooze timer for up to 59 minutes if you like to have a nice morning sleep-in. The sleep timer lets you fall asleep listening to your favourite radio station, and this radio is able to pick up analogue and DAB signals so you will never miss out. The extendible antenna means you get even better reception than a standard wire-antenna radio.

While some may think that the price is a bit steep for a clock radio, if your house is full of retro things then the extra money is worth it to have a clock radio that fits in with your décor. You will never find that the Pure TEMPUS-1XT DAB Radio with Clock / Alarm is lacking in features, and others who come to your home are certain to admire it.

Click here to buy the Pure TEMPUS 1XT DAB Radio Alarm Clock from Amazon. The price is £49.99 (great value as the RRP is £115.99) at the time of writing.

Philips AJ3916 CD Alarm Clock Radio review

For those who want a bit more out of their alarm clock, the Philips - AJ3916 CD Alarm Clock Radio certainly fits the bill. This sleek clock looks fabulous on the bedside table and it multiple functions mean that even the pickiest alarm-setter will find something he or she can wake up to. Whether you like having a nice beside CD player, want some relaxing nature sounds to fall asleep to, or like to have programmable radio stations at hand, you will be set with this clock.

Not only does this clock replace your need for a CD player and radio in the bedroom, it offers some great white noise options to listen to when you are falling asleep. If you live in a busy area, or just have trouble tuning out those night noises you can listen to the clock’s pre-programmed nature sounds, or put on your favourite disc and nod off to some great tunes. When you need to wake up in the morning on time, you can choose your CD, the radio or everyone’s favourite the alarm clock buzzer to wake up to.

Phillips has always been known for making quality yet affordable electronic products, and the Philips - AJ3916 CD Alarm Clock Radio is no different. It is a fabulous-looking clock that provides tonnes of options for even the most discerning clock buyer, and will last for years to come, providing you with some great music while you fall asleep or wake up in the morning.

Click here to buy the Philips AJ3916 CD Alarm Clock Radio from Amazon. The price is £38.00 at the time of writing.

PHILIPS HF3461/01 Natural Light Dawn Simulator review

We all know that Philips make great products, and the PHILIPS HF3461/01 Natural Light Dawn Simulator is no exception. This quality, stylish clock and lamp combo lets the user wake up to increasing light, simulating a sunrise. For those who have problems waking, or feel a bit down when winter comes, this clock will help you wake up more refreshed and relaxed, and the natural light will banish those rainy day blues. Increasing the amount of natural light you get in a day is also beneficial for those with stress or depression.

For those heavy sleepers there are 3 great nature sounds to choose from that will slowly increase in volume as the clock gets closer to its set alarm time, letting you wake up slowly and gently. There is also a digital FM tuner in case you wish to wake up to your favourite radio station instead.

The PHILIPS HF3461/01 Natural Light Dawn Simulator is stylish and portable, so you can take it with you on trips or holidays to keep your body in its natural rhythm. Use the lamp to read by at night to increase your exposure to natural light, which helps the body feel better. Probably the only downside to this unit is that the alarm clock with lamp function is not programmable to 30 minutes, so if you like a shorter or longer wake up time then you may want to consider another model. Other than that this clock is perfect for those who want more light in their lives.

Click here to buy the PHILIPS HF3461/01 Natural Light Dawn Simulator from Amazon. The price is £109.95 at the time of writing.

Ozaki iPod FM Radio Alarm Clock review

This is a great little alarm clock that is funky and packed with features. The Ozaki iPod FM Radio Alarm Clock lets you listen to your favourite tunes right by your bedside and wake up to a fully charged iPod. As an extra bonus this clock comes with a USB connection so you can hook it up to your computer and sync your iPod at the same time. Genius!

The FM radio on this clock is great, and has an auto scan as well as storage settings so you just have to hit a button to get your favourite station. It comes with adaptors for every kind of iPod from 1st to 5th generation so even if you have a brand new iPod and your spouse has an old one, you both should be able to plug in and charge in the clock. And if one of you has an mp3 player you simply use the line in device to plug in and listen.

Wake up in the morning to the radio, buzzer or favourite morning iPod tunes playing through the great Ozaki iPod FM Radio Alarm Clock speakers. This clock is licensed and approved by Apple Inc. so you know you are getting a quality product, and when you compare it to the other iPod clocks out there you will see it’s a great deal. If you love this clock so much that you want to take it on the road with you, simply fill it with batteries and you are set to go anywhere with your great clock and great tunes.

Click here to buy the Ozaki iPod FM Radio Alarm Clock from Amazon. The price is £34.99 at the time of writing.

Oregon Scientific Silver Easy Line Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Clock review

You’ll never have to worry about the time with this handy little clock - it sets it itself. The Oregon Scientific Silver Easy line Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Clock sends out a radio signal that sets the time on the clock no matter where you are so you can rest assured knowing that you will always wake up on time. If you are a traveller you can easily take this portable clock with you and not have to worry about time zone changes, this great clock takes care of it all.

Not only does this clock feature an alarm with an 8 minute snooze, it also projects the current time on the wall or ceiling so you don’t have to go hunting for the time in the middle of the night. The projection portion of the clock is adjustable so you can project it wherever you want. There is even a manual focus button just in case. The main face of the clock features an indoor temperature display as well as a calendar so you are set to go as soon as you wake up. They’ve pretty much thought of everything on this clock.

Whether you are looking for an alarm clock for at home, or one for travel, this Oregon Scientific Silver Easy Line Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Clock certainly fits the bill, and for the price you can by another one to give as a gift, probably to someone who is always late or never knows what day it is.

Click here to buy the Oregon Scientific Silver Easy Line Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Clock from Amazon. The price is £23.89 at the time of writing.

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