4/29/2010

Seiko Travel Alarm Clock Ultra Thin Gold-Tone Case #QUH301FRH Review

Seiko Travel Alarm Clock Ultra Thin Gold-Tone Case #QUH301FRHIn the past 18 years I have had 2 of these Seiko clocks; this model for the past 12 or more. It is an excellent clock and I keep it bedside at home because it does not TICK (it is utterly quiet) but is deadly accurate (and won't fail you during a poweroutage!) The battery lasts about 8 years and is super easy to replace. It has some luminous dial markings but otherwise is not lit, and since we thrive on a perfectly dark room for sleeping, that is great, too.

I used to travel with it but these past years I have been using my pda on the road. That said, I will travel with this again...it is lightweight, very easy to pack, totally reliable, durable, and ensures that you won't miss a flight somewhere far from home, at least not from oversleeping or a failed wake-up call (oh, yeah, THOSE!).

Highly recommended. Glad they are still selling this clock, and it is pretty, too. Oh, and totally easy to set/use. .

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The thin, lightweight case of the Seiko Travel Alarm Clock make this timepiece ideal for the seasoned traveler. Constructed with a slender and elegant gold-tone case, this timepiece can be folded up for easy packing. The gold-tone dial features LumiBrite Arabic hour markers, slim minute indexes, and complementary hour-and-minute hands for a luminous nighttime glow. This clock also includes an easy-to-set front-rotating alarm bezel, snooze setting, and seven-year battery life.

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4/28/2010

Timex Travel Alarm Clock Radio (T315S) (T315S) Review

Timex Travel Alarm Clock RadioGreat product. Indestructable clamshell close, lightweight, and small for travel, a new battery lasts for a year or two, loud alarm, big numbers and nighttime visibility, snooze seems to keep working no matter how many times you hit it, am and fm work fine. I've bought 6 of these in the past, given most of them away to guests who used them and really liked them, and logged on again today to buy a few more. I've bought dozens of different small travel alarm clocks over the past 30 years (which I also use for my main home alarm clock--I don't like switching when I travel), and this is by far the best ever. I'm buying more so that I don't ever run out--I worry they'll quit making it someday. Never have known any of them to miss an alarm, in spite of that other review to the contrary.

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TIMEX T315ST is a travel alarm clock radio with snooze.PRODUCT FEATURES: Compact, folding design lets this travel clock fit almost anywhere - even your pocket!; AM/FM radio with extendable antenna; Wake to choice of radio or buzzer; Snooze alarm with four-minute intervals; One-touch night-light for easy night viewing; Rotary volume and tuning thumbwheels.

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4/27/2010

Elgin 3400E LCD Alarm Clock Review

Elgin 3400E LCD Alarm ClockI purchased this clock as a replacement for an older Timex travel alarm clock that I lost. While this model functions on a basic level, it is disappointing overall.

As another reviewer mentioned, this clock gains time quickly. After just a couple of days it will be minutes ahead of the actual time. If you only use the clock for weekend trips this probably won't be much of an inconvenience, but for longer trips or regular use at home, this is a bit of a nuisance. I can honestly say that in my entire life I have never had any clock, watch, or other appliance so poor at keeping the correct time.

I have also been disappointed with the quality of the Indiglo backlight on this clock. On my last travel alarm, as well as my Indiglo watch, the Indiglo backlight is bright and makes the characters easy to read in the dark. However, on this clock the Indiglo backlight is feeble by comparison. It's just bright enough to qualify as usable, but if your eyesight isn't great the combination of the weak backlight and the fact that you probably aren't wearing contacts or glasses in the middle of the night may make this clock difficult for you to read.

As far as the user interface is concerned, the time display is very large, but other on-screen items, such as the "alarm on" indicator, are not necessarily obvious by a quick glance at the display. The Indiglo button, as you can see in the picture, is in the middle of the face of the unit. My last travel alarm placed this button on the top of the unit. If you can imagine trying to illuminate your clock in a pitch dark room, you can probably guess which location is more convenient. Fortunately, all the buttons you need to set the clock are easily located on the lower half of the face of the unit. For setting the time/alarm the clock has a pair of up/down buttons that move the time in one (if you press and release) or 15 (if you hold) minute increments. This is particularly useful for making small time adjustments backwards.

Overall I have been very disappointed with this clock. It lacks some of the ease-of-use features I'm used to, and it suffers from poor craftsmanship. It was relatively inexpensive and it hasn't technically broken, but if I could go back in time I would most certainly purchase a different travel alarm.

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With its tiny size and clear, 1-inch LCD, Timex's 3400T portable digital clock is a perfect travel companion. The clock's cool Indiglo display is easy on your eyes when you check it in the dark. Enjoy 1-minute to 4-hour naps with the unit's handy nap timer, and select from either 12- or 24-hour clock settings. The clock runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included) and measures 2.5 x 4 x 2.125 inches (W x H x D).
What's in the Box
Clock and a user's manual.

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4/26/2010

Seiko Travel Alarm Clock Ultra Thin Black Matte Case #QUH304KRH Review

Seiko Travel Alarm Clock Ultra Thin Black Matte Case #QUH304KRHThis is truly a great little clock. Thin, accurate and also, completely silent. I find ticking clocks very disturbing and this one makes no noise at all. I have have several: this and the other model that is nearly identical except that it is gold. I keep one bedside, and travel with one. It is a great daily alarm with an easy-to-use snooze function, and a superb travel clock as it is totally thin, light and DEPENDABLE (unlike hotel wake-up calls, even in 5 star hotels as we recently found in Barcelona...were it not for this travel clock, we would have missed our flight.)

The battery lasts at least 7 years, is easy to replace, and inexpensive (approx. $3.00 US at Target) Just be sure to get the correct thickness of battery...I accidentally got what I thought was the right one, but lithium batteries come in varied thicknesses and as I had gotten the wrong thickness, it did not power up my clock so I thought the clock had conked out...on closer inspection I found my error and the clock is now into its 15th year!

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4/25/2010

Chaney Instruments Traveler Alarm Clock Review

Chaney Instruments Traveler Alarm ClockCan't beat the quality for the price!!I've been looking for a Seth Thomas travel alarm but haven't been able to find one. I accidently came across this alarm in Amazon.Glad I did!Most inexpensive ones have an alarm that you can hardly hear.No problem waking up with this alarm!!

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Traveler- Travel Alarm Clock. Brown key wind travel alarm with luminous hands and hour markers, brass finished bezel. Dimensions: 3"H x 3"W x 1-3/8" D

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4/24/2010

Chaney Instruments Sojourn LCD Travel Alarm Clock Review

Chaney Instruments Sojourn LCD Travel Alarm ClockFirst, I want to say that you should *always* have a battery-powered travel alarm clock in your luggage, with a spare battery. This is one of those basic must-haves for traveling. I have stayed at hotels which provided no clock at all. Some have a clock with no alarm. Some have a plug-in clock, and then the power goes out. Some have a really complex clock that you can't figure out how to set the alarm on! By always having one with you, you are sure that you wake up on time and keep track of your schedule.

There are plug-in ones, but you have the problems of converters in foreign countries, of finding an outlet that is usefully near the bed, and again of power outages. It's much better to go with a battery powered one.

I like the fold-up design of this one. When it is shut, the display and buttons are all protected. Your luggage can go through the most gorilla-like of baggage claim systems and come out unscathed.

The unit is very easy to use. A simple slider sets the alarm on or off, and you get a visual indicator when it's on. You slide another lever to set the alarm or time. There's a snooze button which also turns on the light temporarily. You can set the hour and minute separately, which is a great improvement over systems that make you cycle slowly through 23 hours to wrap around to the time you want.

Down sides? Well, it is cheap plastic - but then again that makes it really light. I really wish it was in an always-lit state for late night glancing, but that would probably drain the battery quickly. So I think in general it's a great unit for the price. I've used it for quite a while and it's always come in handy. Even the times I haven't needed it, it's been nice to know it's there in the corner of the bag

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Sojourn- LCD travel clock with .7"display. Case folds for use as a cover for traveling or stand for bedside use. 4-minute snooze. Backlight. PM and Alarm On indicators.Dimensions: 3-1/4H x 2-1/2W x 3-1/2 D

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4/23/2010

SharpTech SPC303 LCD Travel Alarm Clock with Folding Metal Case (Champagne) Review

SharpTech SPC303 LCD Travel Alarm Clock with Folding Metal CaseI bought this alarm clock today (April 7, 2007) at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $10.I wish I had seen the reviews first.I bought it because of the product name, small size and variety of options.Unfortunately, I realized it wasn't a great buy when I brought it home...and spent a few hours trying to keep the battery in a certain position so the clock would stay on.The connections appear to be very sensitive and the battery doesn't stay in place.
The clock light is pointless.It's supposed to help you see the time in the dark, but unless you have the clock at a certain angle everything will appear blurry.Actually, the screen is blurry in most positionseven with the light off.
As for the alarm, it's pretty quiet.If you're a sound sleeper or live in a noisy environment, this is not the clock for you.You'll only hear the alarm if you sleep with it under your ear.
A final note on this product: The clock has been on for almost an hour without any problems...but only with the battery cover slightly open.If I close the cover all the way, the clock shuts off.If you want an alarm clock that will last awhile, I suggest buying something else.You get less than you pay for with this model.

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When you need to hit the road, the Sharp SPC303 LCD Travel Alarm Clock with Folding Metal Case is ready to tag along. With an easy-to-read, 0.9-inch LCD display that shows the month, date, day of week, and temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, this clock is the perfect traveling companion. A mere 0.5-inches thick when its sturdy, champagne-colored metal case is closed, the SPC303 features a constant alarm display and snooze function. Sharp's two year limited warranty and the required one-button cell battery (CR2025) are included.

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4/22/2010

CASIO BLACK BEEPER ALARM CLOCK TQ140-1B Review

CASIO BLACK BEEPER ALARM CLOCK TQ140-1BLove my little clock.Alarm sound just right.No ticking sound when you sleep.Keeps time.And if you need a travel clock, this one fits in your pocket or purse.

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About Casio: With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market.

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4/21/2010

Seiko Get Up and Glow Travel Alarm Clock #QHL004KLH Review

Seiko Get Up and Glow Travel Alarm Clock #QHL004KLHThis is the best travel alarm clock I have ever owned.It's light and compact and really easy to use.One AAA battery and you are ready to go.

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Don't leave home without the Seiko Travel Alarm Get Up and Glow Clock. An ideal timekeeper for frequent travelers, this perfectly portable alarm clock packs up easily, with a stand that folds into the carrying case, so you can conveniently keep your schedule -- and timekeeping system -- wherever you go. Illuminating with the touch of a button, the wide LCD screen features alarm setting and an automatic calendar. Use the round dial to lock or adjust the time, calendar, and alarm. Built with a durable black metallic case, this travel alarm clock comes with an AAA battery.

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4/20/2010

Seiko Travel Alarm Get Up and Glow Clock Silver-Tone Metallic Case #QHL004SLH Review

Seiko Travel Alarm Get Up and Glow Clock Silver-Tone Metallic Case #QHL004SLHI bought this alarm clock 10 years ago before going to study abroad.This has been my daily-use clock at home and while traveling ever since and it still works great!I'm a little surprised to see that the exact same model is for sale, but glad it is because when/if mine breaks I will need an exact replacement or my brain won't know what to do in the morning.

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4/19/2010

ELGIN TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK Review

ELGIN TRAVEL ALARM CLOCKI have dropped this thing on the floor, stepped on it, spilled water all over it. I lost the back and the batteries were held in by masking tape and it still worked. Simple, but effective.

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Make sure your on time while on the road with this Indiglo travel alarm clock

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