Showing posts with label alarms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alarms. Show all posts

12/07/2011

Clocky Mobile Alarm Clock - Mustard Review

Clocky Mobile Alarm Clock - Mustard
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This was a fun and useful product until it broke (runs away, but stopped making any alarm sound). I was past the return period from the store where I bought it so I contacted Nanda for warranty service. And I contacted Nanda again. And I contacted Nanda again. I emailed them. I called them on the phone. I even wrote a letter (a real honest to goodness letter - you know, with a stamp). Every time I spoke to someone, they said they would have to get back in touch with me, but they never did. Always apologetic, but never solving the problem. It's too bad. They obviously are a small company and I was rooting for them. They don't seem to be run very well. Nanda, if you're listening, it's and I would still like a working Clocky. Nanda's customer support is awful. It's hard to recommend Clocky for this reason.

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If you've ever had trouble waking up with a regular alarm clock, it's time to meet Clocky! Clocky is the uniquely designed mobile alarm clock that is guaranteed to get you on your feet. It gives you one chance to get up, but if you snooze, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide. Extremely athletic, Clocky can jump from as high as three feet and maneuver over both carpet and hardwood flooring with ease. Features include a range of snooze settings, early low battery warning and the option to disable the wheels. Mischievous and loud, Clocky is both hands-down adorable and surprisingly effective - give it a chase and see! Screen flashes when beeping/runningAlarm beeps in random patternClocky is small -5.25 x 3.5 x 3.5Want him to stay put? Disable wheels Early low battery warning Power Source -4 AAA batteries (not included)

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10/29/2011

Critter Gitter Review

Critter Gitter
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Perfect for what I needed. I have a family of fox, with 2-3 kits living in my backyard which has lots of rabbits and a creek running behind it. Did not know how to get rid of them. After numerous calls to various resources and suggested solutions (kill and discard the carcasses[$5000 for this one!]; trap and relocation, patience after the food source disappears, fencing that extends 3 feet underground, etc.) I decided on the Critter Gitter. The alarm is shrill and scares away the animals. It will reset itself, so no need for you to run out and turn it off. The Critter Gitter picks up movements of birds, rabbits, squirrels and my neighbor's dog who all eventually learned to ignor it. I am afraid that the fox may have learned the same lesson, but I no longer saw any in my yard. I saw them sunning in my neighbor's garden. (smile) The Critter Gitter is inexpensive, effective, animal friendly, and has multiple uses. I ordered several for various spots in my backyard. I plan to order others to use near my entrances as a deterient to burgulars.
P.S. Be sure to alert your neighbors that you have this device as the sound is loud. My neighbors thought that my home alarm was malfunctioning.

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Scare away racoons, stray dogs and cats, opossums, skunks, chipmunks, deer, squirrels, gophers, moles, rabbits, voles, woodchucks, coyotes, etc.The Critter Gitter uses a passive infrared sensor to detect the body heat of animals within a 40 ft. range. This battery-powered device then produces startling high-pitched sounds (note: sounds are audible to humans) coupled with flashing lights to scare animals away. The sound pattern changes randomly so animals do not get used to it. You can also use the Critter Gitter to train pets to keep away from certain areas. Features include high/low volume settings. You'll enjoy wireless operation for up to a year with a single 9-volt alkaline battery (included).

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10/02/2011

Flying Digital Alarm Clock - Black Review

Flying Digital Alarm Clock - Black
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This is a cool concept, and when it actually did what it's supposed to do (before it broke), it did a great job of getting me out of bed in the morning. The problem is that the area in which you're supposed to place the propeller is too fragile. If you don't press down, the alarm doesn't shut off, and if you press too hard (too hard being moderate pressure; I do not have concrete hands), the parts that spin the propeller break.

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In pursuit of waking excellence... meet the alarm with a difference! Flying Alarm Clock. SAVE BIG! By its very purpose, the "perfect" alarm clock must be able to outwit the human who sets it! An interesting challenge, to say the least. This Flying Alarm Clock comes as close as I've seen. When the alarm goes off, a helicopter flies into the air, carrying the key to turn off the alarm. The only way to silence the alarm is to get out of bed and find the key! The true late sleeper has finally met their match! Large, easy-to-read backlit display. Alarm / snooze / off settings. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Measures 5 1/2 x 4"h. Weighs 7 ozs. Order yours today! Flying Alarm Clock

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9/29/2011

Clocky Alarm Clock On Wheels Review

Clocky Alarm Clock On Wheels
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I've acquired quite a collection of alarm clocks over the years in the search for the perfect one. And while Clocky isn't perfect, it is definitely the best one I've seen so far.
1. The alarm tone is adorable and (most importantly) somewhat random. Unlike the traditional Casio or Timex alarms, which sound like fire alarms, Clocky sounds like R2D2 going crazy. I hate all alarm clock sounds with a passion, but somehow I haven't been able to fall in hate with clocky. That sound is just too darned cute (and somewhat random, which helps).
2. The actual running around functionality is a little gimmocky but effective. The thing is, clocky doesn't run until after you've snoozed once, so you have incentive to get up (this can be configured from 10 to 0 minutes, thus effectively immediately buzzing and running). But overall, it works. Clocky runs until he gets stuck on a wall or a discarded bit of clothing, and makes a bunch of noise. You've got to figure out where he went and drag him back.
While I had imagined some sort of light hop to the ground, Clocky actually lands on the ground with a resounding thud. It does have 4 batteries in it. I once accidentally put clocky on the dresser over my bed, and woke to a 3 pound alarm clock falling 4 feet onto my chest. While this little thing feels hugely sturdy for an alarm clock, I can't imagine clocky would be too happy long term if you put it up more than 3 feet off the ground and had hardwood floors. Still, It's probably more safe to throw across the room than most alarm clocks.
3. They've also fixed a lot of the little problems with most clock interfaces. For one the buttons are easy to press and interact with. Changing the time isn't a tedius experience, as the key repeat rate is much faster and more responsive than most clocks. Otherwise, it's press a button, get a response, with a clean and simple UI. The only unintuitive function was setting the snooze time (hold down the alarm time), but otherwise the UI is beautiful.
There are two problems, though they don't quite detract enough to drop the a full 5 star score.
1. The button to turn off the alarm is simple and easy enough to press that the first few weeks I found myself pressing it accidentally every now and then, thus turning off the alarm.
2. If you have a cluttered landing site, Clocky may turn himself off as he jumps. If he lands just right (or, well, somewhat right) he'll hit that aforementioned button himself, and shut down.
Overall, of the 12 alarm clocks I currently own, Clocky is the only one I still use on a daily basis. If you hate conventional alarm clocks, I recommend trying this one. So far for me it has been great.


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A great alternative to the average screaming wakeup call, the Clocky alarm clock from the folks at Nanda Home Inc. combines customizable snooze and playful mobility to get you out of bed on time. Built on wheels, the little unit emits an R2D2-style beeping pattern whenever you set it to first sound off. Tailor the snooze feature for between 0 and 9 minutes, after which Clocky will beep again, roll off the nightstand, and start scooting out of reach. To turn it off, the reluctant riser has to get out of bed and chase it down, improving the odds of then staying awake. Sturdily built with a cute chunky shape, Clocky can survive a drop of up to 3 feet, travels on low carpet or hard flooring, and includes a backlit night display for easy reading. The wheel feature can also be disabled, if desired. Measuring 5-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches, the alarm clock takes 4 AAA batteries, not included, and comes in a fun array of color choices.

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