The Nixie Ramos is every sleepyheads worst nightmare. Unlike ordinary alarm clocks, this one doesn’t have the convenient snooze button and according to some it is the “world’s most persistent alarm clock”. Since, there is no reset button and on unplugging it, the clock operates from battery, it can only by stopped in two ways. The first one includes smashing it to pieces, but we would avoid that, given the $350 price tag. The second  way is to use the wireless keypad, which is placed in another and then type in the day’s date.

The Nixie Ramos Alarm Clock

The Vers 1.5R Alarm Clock Radio is deliciously retro, but has all the relevant technologies of todays time. In fact, the alarm clock has been designed keeping in mind the almighty iPod and iPhone and we love the functionality it provides. Available on 2modern for $219.00, the compact AM/FM sound system has a hand-crafted cabinet and it also comes equipped with a 15W full range speaker. It includes a LCD display and one can wake up to either AM/FM or iPod music. Interestingly, the wood used for the cabinet is Eucalyptus and Pine wood and is repurposed wood.

The Vers 1.5R Alarm Clock Radio

Having trouble waking up in the morning on time? Does your regular alarm clock fail to do the job every time? Then maybe you should buy the Slim Projection Atomic Alarm Clock, which can be purchased from Walmart for $59.99. The alarm clock can project time on a wall or a ceiling and has a large LCD, which makes it easier to read. The alarm clock also features a 8-minute snooze buzzer and a also features a  touch button for snooze.

Slim Projection Atomic Alarm Clock

The Archos 35 Home Connect is the perfect alarm clock to wake the techies, the geeks or Android lovers up.The  Android-powered web radio comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and is a cooler alternative to the traditional alarm clocks. One can wake up to their favorite tunes via a MP3 list or opt for more soothing  progressive nature sounds. The Archos 35 Home Connect runs on  Android OS  and also moonlights as a streaming radio. Retailing for $149, one can also access apps and widgets to access real time weather updates, traffic reports, sports news, social networking, movies etc.

The Archos 35 Home Connect Alarm Clock

The Siesta Mi alarm clock DAB radio is the newest alarm clock on the block. This contemporary designed alarm clock is not the regular bedside alarm clock as it includes a DAB radio. The Pure Siesta Mi can be programmed with two alarms and one can wake up with either a DAB or FM radio station or even the regular alarm tone. Like most alarm clocks, this one too includes Snooze and Sleep functions. It also can automatically adjust the brightness to suit ambient light levels, making it the perfect bedside accessory.

Pure Siesta Mi Alarm Clock DAB Radio

Are you a  snooze trigger happy? Do you always end up spending extra minutes or hours in bed? Then the Ramos Alarm Clock may just be a godsend. A Kickstarter project, this geeky alarm clock ensures you get out of bed on time. It comes with a remote wireless pad, which is placed far from the bed and requires a code, to shut the alarm off. The Ramos Alarm Clock has a number of preset snoozes and there is a nifty  Courtesy Mode as well, which lets the alarm rings for 10 seconds, then pauses for a minute. Available for $160 and $350, the Ramos will see mass production, once it gets enough pledges on Kickstarter.

The Ramos Alarm Clock On Kickstarter

Tivoli Audio Model 10 Clock Radio

There is an old world charm to the  Tick Tock Bluetooth Alarm Clock as it seeks design inspiration from vintage alarm clocks. However, when it comes to actual technology, the clock is completely modern. The Tick Tock Alarm Clock features Bluetooth and can be synched to smartphones via the free app. A product by Edifier, the  Tick Tock Bluetooth Alarm Clock is available in white and black and is retailing for $79.99.

Tick Tock Bluetooth Alarm Clock

The Crosley Corsair CR612 is an interesting mesh of retro and modern and is a cool gadget to have around your bedside table. The alarm clock comes with  selectable CD, radio or buzzer alarm options and has a dual alarm setting, which lets you u to set 2 different alarm times. The top-loading CD player has a  LED display and programmable 20-track memory and there is also an AM/FM tuner. The Crosley Dual Alarm Clock Radio is available on Best Buy for $59.99.

The Crosley Corsair CR612 Alarm Clock

Think Big, especially when it comes to alarm clocks! Check out the uber-cool Giant White Alarm Clock from Rockett St George, which is available online for purchase. This funky looking clock has a retro vibe to it and measures  22cm in diameter. Created in white spray painted metal the alarm clock will make quite a style statement.

Giant White Alarm Clock

Alarm clocks may be our bane of existence, but they are indeed a necessary evil. Hence, it is essential to buy the perfect alarm clock.  which is tougher than it sounds, as  the market is rife with all sorts of alarm clocks. So if you want to separate the Good, from the Bad and the Ugly then head over to Zedomax and check out their cool mash up of “Top Five Real Cool Alarm Clocks”, here. Our personal favorite? The Power Socket Alarm Clock, pictured above.

List Of Real Cool Alarm Clocks

Haier is targeting the holiday shoppers with their new Rise App-driven Clock Radio. The app based alarm clock  provides weather forecast and internet radio,thus making it the ideal bedside companion. It also comes equipped with an integrated speaker and the snooze button ensures that you get some precious moments of extra sleep. Retailing for $69.99, the Rise App-driven Clock Radio will appeal to those who are looking for relevant and affordable gifts.

Haier Rise App-driven Clock Radio

The Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Tocky is a godsend for those who have trouble waking up in the morning and letting go off their bed. This cleverly designed alarm clock comes preloaded with wake up messages from Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell and also e rolls off the nightstand and takes a joyride around your room until you catch the little bugger. Use the  built‐in microphone and upload mp3s or record your own personal messages for some fun. The Tocky Alarm Clock is available on Design Public for $69.00.

The Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Tocky Alarm Clock

Go vintage with the Retro TV Alarm Clock, which is available on Curiosite. The funky little alarm clock pays homage to the unapologetic couch potato, who loves the idea of staring at the tv. The Retro TV Alarm Clock has several functions to help you adjust the time and date and also features a  classic Snooze button if you want to stay in bed a few more minutes.

The Retro TV Alarm Clock

The Doctor Who Dalek Projection Alarm Clock

You don’t need a Clocky or a Gun Alarm clock to wake you up from dreamland. In fact your iPhone would suffice too and all you need is to do is to download the “Wake N Shake – The Merciless Alarm Clock Pro Shaker Edition” app. The alarm clock is perfect for heavy sleepers as one can only shut off the alarm by shaking the iPhone like crazy. And in case you are wondering, there is no snooze button, talk about being hard core! The app can be downloaded from the iTunes Store for $0.99.

“Wake N Shake – The Merciless Alarm Clock Pro Shaker Edition” App

Maths rock! Okay maybe a slight exaggeration on my part but I am loving the Jumbo LED Binary Clock. Available on Think Geek for $49.99 after discount, the geeks will heart this clock. You can install it on  the wall or on your favorite flat surface, select BCD or pure binary mode, set the time, and you are good to go.
Features/Specs:
BCD or “True” binary display options, selectable by switch
12 hour and 24 hour display, selectable by switch
3 brightness levels
Wall mountable, or can be used tabletop with included brackets
Battery backup of time during power loss (uses 3 ‘AA’ batteries, not included)
Available in your choice of crystalline blue or bright red LEDs

Jumbo LED Binary Clock

The Jumping Alarm Clock

If you have an iOS device like the iPhone or the iPad, then the WakeMate may be a good buy for you. The device will monitor your sleeping patterns and wake you up accordingly. The WakeMate is a comfortable wristband  and measures dips and peaks in your sleep cycle. This data is then sent to your device to calculate the ideal wake time closest to your alarm setting. When you wake up, your night’s sleep data is automatically uploaded to Wakelytics™, our online analytics platform. For more information head over here.

The WakeMate Alarm Wristband For iOS Devices

In todays troubled times, bombs are very much part of our existence. This unfortunate truth cannot be changed  and has ALSO inspired Mike Krumpus of Nootropic Design. Krumpus has created the Defusable Clock which is shaped like  dynamite and even comes with a  detonation sequence with a scary countdown. So when it is time to wake up, just cut a random wire to diffuse it.

Bombastic Defusable Alarm Clock

I am not a morning person and the thought of interacting with a complete stranger puts me off completely. But different strokes for different folks. There is a new app in town and it ensures that you get wake-up calls from totally random strangers! The TalkO’Clock app will connect to a database of  available callers, call them up and then anonymously connect them to you! So each day you can get a new creative wake up call! For more information head over here.

The TalkO’Clock App Will Make Strangers Give You Wake Up Calls!

If you hate the rude cabbies that you encounter on a daily basis, then we have the perfect device for you that will help you vent out your feelings. The Shoot The Taxi alarm clock is one of the coolest alarm clocks out there and will make for a great novelty gift item as well. The idea is to turn off the alarm clock by shooting it via the provided toy gun!  Available from raptonline.co.nz for $97.90, the alarm clock will make mornings more eventful!

The Shoot The Taxi Alarm Clock

The good old alarm clock has undergone many changes in the past few decades and there are many avatars of it. If you like me hate using your mobile phone as an alarm, then do take a look at the Altaz AZICR. The 3.5″ Touch Screen Internet Clock Radio has a plethora of multi-media functions and lets you enjoy your music, check out weather updates, display your Picasa albums and keep you in the loop with its Internet app. The Altaz AZICR Alarm Clock can be ordered online from here for $99.99.

Altaz AZICR 3.5″ Touch Screen Internet Clock Radio

Those suffering from sleeping disorders like insomnia will appreciate the Personal Sleep Coach. Described by the New York Times as a “wonderful, sleep tracking alarm clock, it tracks sleep cycles wakes one up unobtrusive manner. The clock comes with a headband that measures brain waves to determine how much time you spend in light, deep, and REM sleep, and how often you wake up and this information is wireless transferred to alarm clock. The Personal Sleep Coach can be purchased from Hammacher for $199.95.

The Personal Sleep Coach Alarm Clock

If you are always broke and also forget to save then the Dreams Ban Clock is a good way to start. The Banclock will not shut up unless you feed it a coin and you can feed it a quarter, you can save up 25 dollars until the piggy bank alarm clock becomes full. Available in five different colors, the stylishly designed Banclock  is fun and functional. This cool clock cab be purchased from AC Gears for $75.99.

The Dreams Ban Clock

Not all alarm clocks have to be gimmicky or garish. If you want something stylish and functional do take a look at the  Ballast Alarm Clock by Lexon. The chic clock features a solid metal casing and one can opt for Black or Aluminum face dial. Designed by Marc Bertier, the clock features Quartz analog timepiece movement. You can order the alarm clock from Pure Modern for $22.00.

The Stylish Ballast Alarm Clock by Lexon

If you are one those heavy-duty sleepers who can sleep through an earthquake also then I bet you are no stranger to late mornings. Reach school or work on time by purchasing the Thunderclap Alarm Clock. The on board 113-decibel ringer is loud as thunder and it also comes with a  vibrating pad which results in an  insistent, bed-shaking tremor. The alarm ring can be adjusted and can be set to flash its three bright red LEDs. You can order this powerful alarm clock for $34.95 from Hammacher.

The Thunderclap Alarm Clock

An alarm clock that shuts only when you play a game of Tetris is made of stuff gaming geeks dream off! And fortunately such a scintillating device does exist. The Tetris Alarm Clock is a DIY project and you can follow the full instructions here.
Says the creator:
“This is an Arduino powered alarm clock that after hitting snooze twice the alarm will not cancel until the user has cleared 4 lines in the game Tetris. You physically turn the clock sideways, so the screen is vertical, to play Tetris.  It’s never fun to wake up in the morning but playing a little Tetris is at least somewhat enjoyable and quite effective.”

DIY Project: TETRIS Alarm Clock

The Hanging Alarm Clock

Want a break from all the high-tech modern  mumbo jumbo and contemporary gadgets? Then go retro and buy the Spirit Of St. Louis Wooden Alarm Clock CD Radio. Retailing on Amazon for $150.39. the retro styled alarm clock is a four hand analog clock that looks vintage however has all the modern features. Apart from all the usual alarm features like wake-up buzzer, snooze etc, it also supports CDs, MP3 players via the  3.5 mm earphone jack and AM/FM Radio.

Spirit Of St. Louis Wooden Alarm Clock CD Radio

If you are one of those souls that needs to be jolted out of sleep, then the Cicadidae Click is perfect for you. On the surface it looks like any other clock, however this one comes with a Bluetooth dongle with a 3.5 mini jack. The idea is to plug the dongle into any speaker set and voila you will get amplified sound, which would be loud enough to wake the neighbors.

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The Cicadidae Click Alarm Clock

Gear4’s House Party Rise iPhone Alarm Clock Dock

The Lark Alarm Clock For iOS Devices

If you like me keep hitting the snooze button and always end up being late, then the Nanda Home Tocky Alarm Clock will come to your rescue. Available on Design Public for $69.00, this cute little alarm clock  will jump off of your nightstand, and run around, so that you have no choice but to get out of bed. The alarm clock can jump from 3 feet high and can be uploaded with 2 hours of MP3′s. You can also record to 6 hours of personal wake-up messages and use the  touch sensitive controls easily.

Nanda Home Tocky Alarm Cloc

The ZAZOO photo clock has been developed keeping in mind children who wake up too early and are too young to tell time. The digital photo clock features a digital readout  with photos that change at programmed sleep and wake-up time. The clock comes loaded with images of the sun and moon but one can also load their own photos. Other features include an alarm clock functionality, calendar, a rotating digital photo frame and MP3 capabilities. The ZAZOO photo clock can be purchased from here.

The ZAZOO Photo Clock

iHome iA63 Alarm Clock With Speaker And Dock

Vague Clock By Sejoon Kim

Tocky Rolling Alarm Clock

The Gong Alarm Clock

The Good Morning Sir Alarm Clock

If the musical alarm clock didn’t impress you them the Lime Clock will certainly. The digital alarm clock is still a concept unfortunately and we would love it to go mainstream. The futuristic looking clock draws power from lime fruits and a pair of limes can give it juice for around two weeks.

The Lime Clock

Jensen JRC-275 AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio

Edison Alarm Clock By David Krawczyk

MagicBox Tower iPod Alarm Dock

Wooden iPod and iPad docks are really catching on fast and for good reason. Not only do they look fantastic but also ensure that your expensive device is docked securely and that it can easily be used as an alarm clock. Check out the Woodtec iPad Dock which is crafted from the Cedar wood and will make quite a style statement when perched on your beds table. You can order this work of art from Etsy for $158.00.

Woodtec iPad Dock Is Made Of Cedar

Thermo Mirror Is An Alarm Clock Too

Chumby Opus Seen At CES 2011

Why tell time when you can project it?  Check out the Philips AJ3600 Time Projection Clock Radio which is retailing on Amazon for $21.60. The Philips Clock Radio with Time Projection that beams the time on any surface and even rotates  and reverses the image for easy viewing. It also comes with a Digital FM tuner with 10 station presets and a backlit LCD display for easier viewing.

Philips AJ3600 Time Projection Clock Radio

Lamps were among the less mentioned stuff present over at the CES 2011 and the Taiwanese company who showcased the Yantouch Jellyfish Lamp were back with another offering. New jellyfish lamps were on display, new table lamps which allow users to control its colors, brightness, and speed through touch sensitivity technology.

The lamp displays up to 16 million colors so you know you’ll always be able to find a color to suit your mood. Yantouch has also released another version called the JellyWash+. This lamp is basically the same lamp but instead makes use of the touch panel or gesture-based controls. It also features sounds to go with the lights, so if you want chirping birds or cricket effects to set the mood in your room.

It can alternatively function as an alarm clock. However, the JellyWash+ costs more than the Jelly Fish Black at $150 each.

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Yantouch Jelly Lamps

The TimeCommand Alarm Dock has been specifically designed for the iPhone and the iPod family and is a great alternate to a traditional alarm clock. One noteworthy feature is that one can  plug in their bedside lamp and the TimeCommand will wake them to the light of the lamp. One can also download the free app which can be used as a dimmer and a timer. You can purchase it online for  $99.9.

TimeCommand Alarm Dock