Roberts iDream DAB Clock Radio review

Roberts iDream DAB/FM RDS Digital Stereo Clock Radio

Who knew that you could get so many features jam-packed into one unit? The Roberts iDream DAB Clock Radio is a great clock radio that has so many things going on you will probably never get tired of all the things it can do. From normal clock radio functions to remote control, DAB and FM radio, all with an iPod dock this machine is the complete package.

For starters, the clock is housed in a semi-round black and chrome casing with speakers house in the side. While the shape may remind some of those automatic vacuum cleaners, it is nice looking and will blend in with any bedroom décor. The large LCD display is easy to read and has multiple dimmer settings to not disturb your valuable beauty sleep. When it comes to waking up in the morning you have your choice of radio, buzzer or iPod. If you haven’t joined the iPod movement yet, you can still listen to mp3 tunes through the aux input socket, and to avoid fights with the misses there is a headphone socket as well.

The Roberts iDream DAB Clock Radio is incredibly easy to use with its large display and easy to follow menu functions. The time is set automatically, so no worrying about being late for work, and a remote control comes in handy for changing the music when you are across the room. For the price, this is one of the most affordable clock radio and ipod units on the market.

NAF NAF LYS v2 Sunrise effect Radio Alarm Clock Lamp review

This is one of the most affordable sunlight alarm clock and lamp combos available, so if you’ve been wanting to get a sunrise lamp to help you with those winter blues, but didn’t like the steep price tag then the LYS v2 “Sunrise effect” Radio Alarm Clock Lamp is perfect for you. Wake up naturally and more refreshed to the gently increasing light in the room, and if you are a heavy sleeper a progressive alarm with kick in to ensure you aren’t late for work. Use the natural sounds built into the clock to wake up peacefully, instead of jumping out of bed to a buzzer.

A digital FM tuner also lets you listen to your favourite radio stations in your room, and the unit is light and portable so you can take it on trips away with you. The unit is very stylish and modern-looking, perfect for just about anyone’s bedside table. The LCD display is easy to read, but not too bright like some models.

Probably the only downside to the LYS v2 “Sunrise effect” Radio Alarm Clock Lamp is that the sunlight feature is hard-wired to 20 minutes, meaning that if you like a lengthier wake-up call you will be out of luck. It is definitely a more streamlined model than some of the more expensive sun lamps, so you will have to decide whether you want the budget model or a fancier model with more features.

Click here to buy the NAF NAF LYS v2 Sunrise effect Radio Alarm Clock Lamp from Amazon. The price is £39.00 at the time of writing. Or take a look at eBay where there are often great offers

Crayola AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Night Light review

If your little one is having trouble waking up on his own, and you are tired of rolling him out of bed in the morning, then Crayola AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Night Light is a perfect solution. The front panel comes with customisable plates, so kids can be in charge of the design, and for younger children the three colour night light feature is a definite bonus.

The alarm functions on this clock lets your child wake up to the radio, a buzzer, or a programmable 10-second message. Kids can have a blast leaving messages for themselves, or silly sounds and jokes. The cool blue backlight LCD display has a dimmer adjustment in case it is too bright for the little ones. Mums and dads will love the back-up battery power, meaning that they never have to set the time after a power outage.

Kids can set the sleep timer if they want to fall asleep to the radio and can gently ease into a new day with the gradual wake system. They will quickly discover the snooze function as well, allowing them to catch a few more winks before getting ready for school.

With all the great functions on this alarm clock at a great price it is no wonder that the Crayola AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Night Light is such a popular model for children, which make it a great birthday or Christmas gift. Give kids control over when they wake up and let them learn about time and promptness.

Click here to buy the Crayola AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Night Light from Amazon. The price is £14.95 at the time of writing.

Philips AJ3600 Projection Radio Alarm Clock review

This radio alarm clock has a large clear digital clock, with an illuminating background, which varies dependent on the light in the room, so you can always read the time easily. In addition to this, when the alarm goes off in the morning, the time is projected onto a ceiling or wall – just to make sure you know it’s time to get up.

For the price, the speakers for the radio are excellent, delivering clear, crisp sound and it also has all the usual radio alarm clock features: sleep, snooze and am/fm radio. One other useful feature is that it can be powered just by batteries, which is handy when going away, or by using an adaptor, which is more practical for use at home.

The Philips AJ3600 Projection Radio Alarm Clock is available at Amazon. At the time of writing the price is £23.00.

Pure Siesta DAB Radio Alarm Clock review

Pure is a renowned manufacturer of high quality DAB digital radios - the Siesta product brings the same high quality, but at an affordable price.

This radio alarm clock has 8 DAB and FM station pre-sets – so you don’t need to worry about hunting around for your favourite stations and 3 independent alarm options. It has the standard sleep and snooze functions and a light sensitive display – which is a great feature.

If you are looking for a high quality digital radio alarm clock, without breaking the bank, then the Siesat is definitely worth considering. See the Pure Siesta DAB Radio Alarm Clock at Marks and Spencer.

iPod Alarm Clock review

This is the perfect alarm clock for MP3-loving oversleepers! Pop your iPod into the alarm clock’s cradle, set the alarm time and enter the land of nod.

The next thing you know you will wake to the sound of your favourite band or singer. Or - and here is a good idea - set up a ‘wake up’ playlist which plays when the waking hour arrives. Here’s a few suggestions…

• “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” by Wham!
• “Wake Up” by Alanis Morissette
• “I Didn’t Want To Wake You Up” by Babybird
• “Wake Me Up” by Girls Aloud
• “Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day
• “When You Gonna Wake Up” by Bob Dylan
• “Wake Up And Smell The Coffee” by Cranberries

If you have an iPod you need one of these - buy it from the I Want One Of Those website.