Sony ICFC273L Clock Radio review

If you feel the need to know the time in your country as well as a few others all at the same time then the Sony ICFC273L Clock Radio is for you. With a triple time display you will know whether it is morning or night in Singapore and whether it is time for afternoon tea in New Delhi. Combined with the other features of this clock you will have all you need at your fingertips when you wake up in the morning, no matter where in the world morning happens to be.

The dual alarm function is handy for those who share a clock with another, or have different wake times on different days. The green backlit LCD screen is simple to read, while the silver casing is pleasing to the eye, yet doesn’t attract too much attention. At night you can adjust the brightness of the screen so the light from the clock fades to the background.

Choose to wake in the morning with FM radio from one of the 15 presets, buzzer or a melody alarm. A summer time adjustment means you will never need to set this clock, and an easy to reach sleep button keeps those few extra minutes of slumber close at hand. Package this with its affordable price and you will see why this is such a popular clock for those who like to keep track of time here, as well as elsewhere.

The Sony ICFC273L Clock Radio is a great addition to any night table, and will make sure you are always arriving on time.

Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Station review

If you want to know exactly what the weather is doing as soon as you wake in the morning then you need the Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Station. This clock is a breeze to start up and doesn’t even need to be set as it will automatically pick up the correct time and synchronize with the US Atomic Clock based on the time zone you choose. Place the wireless sensors outside and you will immediately know what is going on in the world around you.

The clock itself has a sleek chrome design and the large LCD face gives you all kinds of information: time, date, humidity, temperature, moon phase as well as icons indicating the expected weather for the day. Just one look at the clock in the morning and you will know exactly what to wear and whether you should put on your galoshes or sandals.

This clock is perfect for the person who likes to get a quick start in the morning and does not have time to turn on the morning weather report. With all the information offered on this clock the user can jump out of bed and get a head start by already being aware of what is going to occur weather-wise for the next 24 hours.

Besides the weather information the Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Station offers an alarm with snooze option so you are never late, as well as a great LCD screen with backlight. It is small enough to leave lots of room on your night-table for other things, yet large enough to be easy to read at night or during the day.

Buy the Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Station from gadgetepoint for £29.99 (use the voucher code ATGX5 before the end of 2008 and you will save 5% at gadgetepoint).

MP3 Music Alarm Clock Cube review

If you don’t immediately fall in love with this clock’s design then there may be something wrong with you. The MP3 Music Alarm Clock is so lovely it is practically a work of art. Besides being exceedingly beautiful in its design, this clock is amazingly functional as well. Wake up to an alarm or your own music, the choice is yours with this great clock.

The best feature about this clock is the fact that you have two options when it comes to your personal music list. You can plug right into your computer with a USB cable and upload your tunes into the clock’s internal memory, or if you can plug a memory card right into the clock with your tunes already preloaded.

If you want to take your tunes outside you can stick in some batteries and take your clock with you. Although the clock is small in stature, it pumps out some great music wherever you take it. The clock will last up to 12 hours on battery, or you can use the included adaptor to plug in to a main power source. If you find that all your tunes just don’t fit then you can get yourself a bigger memory card and your clock will be stocked with all of your favourite music.

With a sleek, cubical, minimalist style, fantastic LCD display and a ton of options there is no reason not to buy this clock for your bedroom, or even your office. You can wake up to your own music and then take the clock with you to breakfast, or just let it sit there stately by your bedside, waiting for you to return. As a clock the MP3 Music Alarm Clock Cube is functional, as an accessory it borders on divine.

Buy the MP3 Music Alarm Clock Cube from gadgetepoint for £39.49 (use the voucher code ATGX5 before the end of 2008 and you will save 5% at gadgetepoint).

Star Wars Darth Vader Radio Alarm Clock review

“Luke, I am your father” – If that line means nothing to you, you needn’t read any further. This is a radio alarm clock for Star Wars fans.

Shaped like Darth Vader, this radio alarm clock gives you the option of being awoken by a buzzer, the radio or by a Star Wars demo song. It features a digital clock on an LCD screen, which also shows the date and/or the radio station you are listening to.

This radio alarm clock requires 2 batteries, but these are included, so you don’t need to worry about any additional costs, and can be found on several e-commerce websites. We would recommend Amazon, as it is competitively priced, includes free delivery and is a highly reputable company.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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