Here is a strange way you can have an alarm clock in your room. Technically it is ideal for people who have no side tables or space for one. The Emily Alarm Clock may seem strange but is conventional for people who want a different type of bedside clock to tell the time and wake them up as well.
With the Emily Alarm Clock, you don’t have to worry about finding the alarm clock while lying down. Turn around and maybe you can cut off or put the clock in snooze via arm’s throw away.
Price: $129
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For the women out there who have problems getting out of bed, here is a cute little clock that goes as far as shaking you to wake up. The Sweetheart Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker is heart-shaped and comes in pink color. It has a multi-colored display along with powerful vibrations guaranteed to wake up the heavy sleepers. A built-in temperature sensor protects the unit against overheating.
Great for dorm and shared rooms. Let the bed shaker wake you up instead of your alarm clock waking up everybody else!
Price: $49.00
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Some years back, this type of an alarm clock preceded what we see today as the digital alarm clocks. And while most people are leaning more towards the trend, here is something for the people who have a knack for getting retro-looking stuff although it comes with a mix of features we see in digital clocks for home use.
It is modeled after the famous Cifra 3 table clock from 1965, Twemco’s modern version is simple, practical and stylish. Use the beeping alarm to remind you when it’s time to go home. It only makes use of 1 AA battery.
Price: $39.95
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Have trouble waking up in the morning? Then maybe the Big Alarm Clock is ideal for you. Retailing on Amazon for $24.95, this funky truck shaped clock has a four stroke system that starts by the engine revving, then proceeds to honking horns, then to flashing light and then finally announces in a loud voice; “Time to Wake-up”.
The Bedside Fire Alarm And Clock ensures that you don’t get caught in a burning house. The device listens in for existing smoke alarm and has an impressive 90-decibel alarm. It also comes with a vibrating bed shaker which can be placed under a mattress and wake the heaviest if sleepers.
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The Moshi Mini Voice Control Alarm Clock is one of those clocks that aim to wake you up in style when you are on the go. Once the screen has been tapped, Moshi Mini will very articulate ask you to “command please” and hence you can choose from 10 voice activated commands such as “Time” or “Temperature”.
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Sol-Air is an eco-friendly device charger that also moonlights as an alarm clock. Designed by Clarisse Paula Fernando, the device uses wind energy and converts it into electricity that is stored in the built in battery. The best part? It looks extremely cool with its white and green photo-luminescent casing!
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Are you a die-hard sleepyhead? Then we have just the thing for you to wake you up. The Sonic Grenade isn’t a dedicated clock however it functions like an alarm. Featuring three volume levels the Sonic Grenade looks just like an archetypal Hollywood grenade as it starts making a loud noise once you pull the pin out. Buy it for £9.95 from here.
The Hanging Alarm Clock can be a real pain in the neck and hence gets the job done. Retailing for £19.95, the alarm clock dangles from the ceiling via its own cable and remains within reach until its wailing alarm goes off, at which point it automatically creeps 30cm up its cable. You need to stand and shut it off or after five minutes of inactivity the whole wailing/climbing business begins again!
The Philips HF3490 is the latest alarm clock on the block. However what sets this apart from the rest of the clique is its ‘light alarm’ that gradually increases its light and will wake you up gently using the light. It is also iPod and iPhone compatible.
