1 year, 10 months ago
What is the coolest alarm clock I can get for under $40?
For years I've had an awesome silver alarm clock with multiple rings, changeable colors, 2 alarms, and 3 screens (one for the clock, one for each alarm).
Sadly, my poor alarm clock is about to bite the dust. The numbers on the screen rarely show up completely, so I have a very hard time setting the alarm. I suspect it doesn't always go off when it should - or I've gotten very good at turning it off in my sleep.
The only feature I 100%, absolutely require is that it turns off with just one button. I see the appeal of those alarm clocks that roll under your bed, or require you to finish a puzzle to turn off to make you get up- but I can guarantee this would annoy me within a couple days and I just wouldn't use it again.
Though that's my only required feature, bonus points for anyone that can find these features:
-a screen that is NOT red on black. I'd prefer black on green or anything else, to be honest.
-big, bright numbers (~1 inch, optimally- I have terrible eyesight. I also like to be able to see it from my bed ~10 feet away)
-multiple alarms sounds to choose from
-2+ times can be set
-generally looks awesome
-super bonus if it's silver (my favorite color) or can change colors.
-does NOT need radio, CD, or any of those things - I never use them.
The goal is to be as cheap as possible for as cool as possible - but I'll even take something more expensive if it's worth it! (I'll just have to wait til Xmas for it ;)
Thanks!
Sadly, my poor alarm clock is about to bite the dust. The numbers on the screen rarely show up completely, so I have a very hard time setting the alarm. I suspect it doesn't always go off when it should - or I've gotten very good at turning it off in my sleep.
The only feature I 100%, absolutely require is that it turns off with just one button. I see the appeal of those alarm clocks that roll under your bed, or require you to finish a puzzle to turn off to make you get up- but I can guarantee this would annoy me within a couple days and I just wouldn't use it again.
Though that's my only required feature, bonus points for anyone that can find these features:
-a screen that is NOT red on black. I'd prefer black on green or anything else, to be honest.
-big, bright numbers (~1 inch, optimally- I have terrible eyesight. I also like to be able to see it from my bed ~10 feet away)
-multiple alarms sounds to choose from
-2+ times can be set
-generally looks awesome
-super bonus if it's silver (my favorite color) or can change colors.
-does NOT need radio, CD, or any of those things - I never use them.
The goal is to be as cheap as possible for as cool as possible - but I'll even take something more expensive if it's worth it! (I'll just have to wait til Xmas for it ;)
Thanks!
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Here are some options from ThinkGeek.
Moshi Voice Activated Alarm Clock:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/d280/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/additional/carousel/d280_moshi_voice_activated_alarm_clock_grid.jpg
Matrix Cube Alarm Clock:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/99fc/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/frontsquare/matrix_cube_clock.jpg
Neverlate 7-day Alarm Clock:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/788e/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/frontsquare/neverlate_clock.jpg
Moshi Voice Activated Alarm Clock:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/d280/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/additional/carousel/d280_moshi_voice_activated_alarm_clock_grid.jpg
Matrix Cube Alarm Clock:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/99fc/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/frontsquare/matrix_cube_clock.jpg
Neverlate 7-day Alarm Clock:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/788e/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/frontsquare/neverlate_clock.jpg
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Awesome, thanks a ton!
As much as I LOVE Think Geek, I won't buy from them because the shipping cost is insane. About 18 dollars to start - my friend bought a watch and paid 70 dollars between customs and shipping. I would rather not spend more than half my budget on shipping....
Yeah, I understand that. On that note here are some cheapies from DealExtreme (where everything is shipped for free).
Stylish Moonbeam Bedside Digital Clock - $6.34
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5711
Sound Activated LCD Clock with LED Backlight - $10.19
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.9329
Metal Robot Alarm Clock - $9.82
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.28602
Magical Mirror with Sound Activated Hidden Digital Clock - $11.29
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12310
LED Display Projection Clock with Digital Themometer - $13.60
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14573
LED Moodlight Large Panel LCD Cloc - $16.12
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8913
FiiO S5 1.9" OLED Speaker System MP3 Player FM Radio and Alarm Clock - White (2GB) - $39.02
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.28753
5-in-1 Cubic 1.4" LCD MP3 Player and Radio/Alarm Clock/USB/SD/MMC with Remote Control (2GB) - $34.13
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25082