Memorex Introduces Two Alarm Clocks for the Back to School Crowd

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Getting up in the morning is no fun for most of us. Getting up early is all the worse when you are out of school for an entire summer and then have to go back to school Memorex has a pair of new alarm clocks that might make getting up a bit easier. The two clocks are the Mi4019 and the iWakeUp clock.

Both clocks are designed to dock and charge the iPod and users can opt to wake to the iPod, radio or a buzzer. The Mi4019 is a compact clock available in pink, white, and black. The clock has a flip door to hide the iPod controls when not in use and has a snooze button. Read more

Posted on Thu, 7 Aug 2008 12:10:29 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mr Clock Radio Robot is ugliest Alarm Clock around

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With the Mr Clock Radio Geewiz entertainment offers what is in my opinion the ugliest alarm clock I have seen so far. Judging from the feature set it is well fit to be very annoying too.

The talking robot head has working eyes and can move around.
Other features include LCD backlit display, Analog, AM/FM Tuner, MP3/Ipod Player, 50 Wake-up Shows (Sick!), Broadcast Time, Light & Motion Sensor, and Multiple Wake-up Settings. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:45:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Aluratek Announces Internet Radio Alarm Clock

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Aluratek announced a new alarm clock today that is perfect for the Internet radio buff. The clock has an internal MP3 player and users can stream Internet radio stations from around the globe for free. The clock is compatible with plug-n-play audio servers like Microsoft Media Player, Music Match jukebox and more.

To provide Internet radio access the clock has built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, an Ethernet connection, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Music can be played directly from a flash drive and MP3, WMA, and WVA files are compatible. The system also includes a remote and retails for $179. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:22:41 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JVC RA-P30 iPod Audio System and Alarm Clock

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JVC introduces a new Apple iPod portable audio system with alarm clock.

The JVC RA-P30 features include stereo speakers with 3D surround sound, FM radio, Alarm clock, remote control, AUX and AC adapter or AA batteries power supply. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 09:02:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Memorex iWake iPod Alarm Clock

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For most of us getting up early to go to work isn’t a lot of fun. Waking up is especially bad when what you wake up to is the sound of a beeping alarm or bad talk shows on local radio. Memorex announced a new alarm clock today designed for the iPod that can wake you up to your own music.

The Memorex iWake clock Radio for the iPod is available in three colors including blue, red, and purple. The clock has an integrated iPod dock and AM/FM radio as well. The clock uses a white backlit LCD and features snooze. Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:18:02 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock

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Think Geek is offering the Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock again.

This alarm clock is packed with a ton of features and it still sells for just $59.99. Right now Think Geek is also offering a 20% mail-in Rebate on this Alarm Clock and Think Geek currently has $10 off on any purchase over $50 with the Coupon Code WOOT. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hand Grenade Alarm Clock

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This alarm clock has the shape of an actual hand granade and it only stops ringing when you toss it. This crazy gadget is of course from Japan.

The Toyo Trading Co. is marketing the Hand Grenade Alarm Clock, which sells for 2,000 Yen (~$17) in Japan.

The measurements of the hand grenade alarm clock are 80x115mm and has a shock-resistant body to with stand your target throwing excercises in the morning. Read more

Posted on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bio-alarm Clocks set for perfect Wake-up

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By Reuven Fenton

NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Morning grogginess may be a thing of the past thanks to bio-alarm clocks designed to wake sleepers at the perfect time. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony iPod Alarm Clock ICF-C1iP

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Sony extends its iPod compatible audio accessories with an iPod Alarm clock and an iPod Boombox.

The Sony ICF-C1iP iPod Alarm clock 30-pin iPod connector with an adjustable backstop to fit most iPods.

Sony's iPod alarm clock features a full-function alarm clock, you can wake up or fall asleep to content on your iPod, the radio or a buzzer. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:26:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

XtremeMac Luna iPod Alarm Clock Review

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Our review partner tested waking up to the stylish XtremeMac Luna iPod Alarm Clock.

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"The Luna is promoted as a "revolutionary alarm clock + room audio system" and "a revolution in time." With an optimistic and hopeful disposition, we at Digital Trends put the Luna though some rigorous testing to see if we agree with the revolutionary claims and glowing reviews found elsewhere on the Internet. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Reverse Alarm Clock keeps Kids sleeping

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John Zimmerman, an associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has developed a clock to keep young children sleeping.

The Reverse Alarm Clock consists of a moonset and sunrise calculator, a small circular wall-mounted unit that is set by the parents. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2007 09:20:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alarm Clock that Shocks you Awake

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Alarm clocks are just getting plain weird. You have to be a serious sleepy head to be so hard to wake up that you need your alarm clock to shock you.

This old school looking clock sports mechanical bells that chime to let you know wakey time is here. The catch comes in when you reach over to sleepily turn the clanging bells off. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:42:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

BanClock Coin Operated Alarm Clock

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This Japanese alarm clock sure makes it in the list of the most annoying ones (see list below) available. The BanClock only shuts up when you insert a 500 or 100 Yen coin.

The design of the Banclock is actually very stylish: Simple and a touch of retro created through the use of old school LED digits.

If you feed the Banclock each morning with a 500 Yen coin you can save up 50,000 Yen until the piggy bank alarm clock becomes full.
With 100 Yen coins you only collect 15,000 Yen.
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Posted on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Round & Retro iPod Alarm Clock

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iPod alarm clocks are certainly nothing new, but the Retro iPod Alarm Clock has the coolest design I have seen. What looks like the bells from grandma’s old alarm clock are actually dual 360 degree speakers.

The clock is powered by an AC adapter that also charges your iPod while you sleep. Sound from the dual speakers should be decent thanks to the 3W of power each one is fed. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sonic Bomb - World's Loudest Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker

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The Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock has a maximum loudness of 113 decibels.

If the noise (a jackhammer has about 100 decibels) does not wake you the bed shaker will do it.

You can buy the Sonic Bomb Alarm at Think Geek for $39.99.
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Posted on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Meat Lovers Alarm Clock

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Alarm clocks are getting away from the traditional beep or music and going to more ambitious methods of getting your sorry butt out of bed. The Wake ‘n Bacon is designed to get the most ardent snooze button pusher out of the sack.

So how does this piggy clock get you out of bed, with bacon naturally. Come on, who in their right mind is going to sleep through the scent of yummy bacon wafting through the air of their house. Though I do admit it is a bit gross to eat bacon that has been sitting out all night. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Superman Projection AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio

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For the Supergeeks out there you can now get your own Superman alarm clock sporting the giant “S” symbol for the snooze button and projecting the time and Superman logo on your wall in red light.

The clock will wake you to the superman theme song or you can have it wake you with normal tunes form the AM/FM radio. Sure any grown man with the Superman clock sitting on his night stand will get strange looks from the ladies. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Hello Kitty iPod Dock Alarm Clock

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It seems that every other gadget I see lately has Hello Kitty on it, and now we get this iPod dock/clock in the familiar pink kitty color. If you have been holding out for a cutesy dock for your iPod or other player this may be what you have been looking for.

The KT4560 Hello Kitty Stereo Clock Radio has lots of features crammed into is pastel shell like a clock, AM/FM radio, alarm and the requisite iPod dock that works with all dockable iPods. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Smoke and Earthquake Alarm

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Japanese Ubukata Industries Co. developed an alarm that warns your in case of fire or earthquakes.

The compact smoke detector houses also a sensor for earthquakes with magnitudes of 5 or higher.
With a price of 14,700 yen (~$124) this alarm does not come cheap. I just bought a smoke detector for my home for $7. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:23:45 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Deal: Gadget with CD Player, 2.4Ghz Telephone, FM Radio and Alarm Clock

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Sometimes I am even surprised what kind of crazy gadgets are actually on the market. Our I4U Gadget Shop offers a CD Player with, FM radio, alarm clock and integrated 2.4Ghz cordless phone - a very unique mixture.

The absolute hit is the price though. You can own this do-it-all gadget for only $48.13. Buy it now as stock is limited.
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Posted on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

JBL On Time iPod Alarm Clock Dock Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the cool JBL On Time iPod Alarm Clock Dock.

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" Let’s face it. No one likes the alarm clock. It’s a symbol of the daily grind we make Monday through Friday. It reminds us that we’ve got to get up by a certain time or else we’re in big trouble. Never has an alarm clock been fun—until now.
JBL’s On Time is a hybrid alarm clock/iPod Dock that can crank out tunes all day long without missing a beat. Could it be that someone has finally made an alarm clock that we’re not ashamed to buy? You’ll have to read on to find out. "
Read the full JBL On Time iPod Alarm Clock Dock Review. Read more

Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2006 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr