I was thinking about buying an expensive alarm clock with an iPod dock, but went with this because it has a plug in jack (FYI: cord is not included.) The sound quality is not bad, especially for the price. The screen is large and easy to read. The dimmer function works well, but one more notch lower would make it perfect. Make sure you READ and KEEP the instruction manual!! The buttons are easy to navigate, but sometimes they stick and you have to press them in just the right spot.
Bur another clock... ANY other clock!:
Alright. I admit that I am probably too picky, but honestly if a product tells me on the box that it sets itself automatically, then I expect to bring the darned thing home and have it do so as soon as I plug it in. Sadly, this is not what happens. I plug it in and it just flashes 12:00 at me like any other alarm clock. I have replace the batteries countless times, and read the instructions and web sites until I am cross-eyed. I have even returned it for another unit!!! (yes, it would appear that I am a... more info
Finally found a decent alarm clock:
After killing my past alarm clock (which was as basic as you could get - no radio or other functions, just a nice LOUD alarm with programmable snooze), I tried 3 or 4 different alarm clocks from the local drug store and all of them were awful. Most were very easy to sleep through even with the buzzer on high, and none had a snooze time of less than 10 minutes. I read some reviews and ordered this clock after reviews confirmed it had the two features that I had to have - a loud alarm and programmable... more info
Fair value for the money:
This is an overexaggerated alarm clock. It works extemely well as an alarm clock. You get what you pay for.
