Here is an alarm clock that comes to mind perhaps when I was still a tot. But now it seems that the clock has been redesigned and re-issued, something that will certainly come in handy by your bedside or for people who want to make sure that they are woken up even in the outdoors.

The clock offers a simple yet functional design although the redesigned face seems to be a far cry from the first ones that came out. A case of over-redesign and decision to turn to cheap Chinese manufacturing?

All that aside, the clock does offer the simplest way to put it to use. So if you are looking for a simple alarm clock (assuming you don’t care much about design), the Braun BNC400 Alarm Clock Lightning should be a safe choice although you may likely go for something with better designs.

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Here is another potential device that should aid you in your sleep problems. With the aid of an iPhone, all you need is the Lark Wristband and then you can hook it up to serve as an alarm clock, a sleep coach and a sleep monitor.

All these things were made possible through a micromotion sleep pattern sensor and makes use of a data tracking method called actigraphy to help measure people’s sleep patterns to reportedly about 85 to 95 percent accuracy.

All one has to do is download the Lark Up app from the iTunes store and the band’s hardware will automatically connect with your phone and update your sleeping habits onto your phone every morning

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In what has to be a device that will certainly get you out of bed and on your feet, the Megaphone Alarm Clock should be a blaring solution to alert anyone who may still be groggy and sleeping soundly. The alarm clock which is available from the Museum of Modern Art Store, may throw you off track with its look. But mind you, looks can be deceiving.

The clock features 10 decibel beeping alarms and comes with a backlight too. Other features include a host of buttons at the back. The Megaphone Alarm Clock retails for about $45, an insane solution if all other alarm clocks still fail.

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What is the first thing that you would automatically look for once the alarm sounds off? Coffee? Tea? Well for sure, some would want something hot to kick of their day. And while alarm clocks would normally be around, the Wake Up Alarm Clock and Hot Water Dispenser is a neat multifunctional solution that should set your day right.

With this device, not only do you wake up to the alerts of the alarm it renders, hot water is immediately made available to you. So for people who are always in a rush, the Wake Up Alarm Clock and Hot Water Dispenser should save you some time in the morning.

The dispenser carries a capacity of up to 700 ml while a non slip base makes sure that there is stability for your cup/s.

The Wake Up Alarm Clock and Hot Water Dispenser is available at Amazon UK for about £44.99

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Lately we have been seeing a lot of devices that aim to wake you up but in a better way. And for the GEAR4 Renew Sleepclock, it goes way beyond simply going off and pulling you out of bed. The device also comes with a feature which measures your sleep and get you out of bed in a timely manner.

Of course you will need an Apple device like an iPod, iPhone or an iPad too. The device stands to educate one on sleep efficiency, helping you understand and adjust your sleep habits so that you are then able to chart out your sleep data over time in order to sleep better.

The GEAR4 Renew Sleepclock is set to come out this March and will run for about $199.95 a pop.

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Here is something that should get you up from bed in a more subtle manner. Using an old tradition of balancing with water, Veri Wiedermann of Austria offers the Dreamtime alarm clock that should wake you up in the gentlest manner you can even imagine.

The water-powered alarm clock uses chimes which should be a great way to get you out of bed, allowing you to wake up from deep slumber without the ranting and irritating way the alarm clocks normally do.

All users have to do is pour water into one glass bowl where it will in turn drip silently from one bowl to another. Time is measured organically. As the top bowl gets lighter, it rises and finally lets a hammer fall. Bouncing between the two bowls, the alarm lets out a smooth, singing chime that will put any clock radio to shame.

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For the people who want to be woken up in style, the Good Morning Sir Alarm Clock should be another handy solution to drag you out of deep slumber. The clock features a Jeeves-like voice which will wake you up at your desired time, something that should add color and class for people seeking loyalty and respect in a manner of speaking.

The clock comes with over 120 sound voices from Stephen Fry, witty phrases that should be odd and respectable enough to get anyone out of bed in a jiffy. It comes in a male and female version, the latter being the Madam Alarm Clock.

The clocks are available from ThinkGeek for about $70.

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GEAR4 has announced that they will be coming out with a new iOS accessory called the Renew SleepClock in the U.S. by March, 2012. And while the price tag of $199 seems a bit steep, wait until you check out the features it comes with which should make it a whole lot reasonable.

This includes two sensors that will monitor breathing and movement which should help log sleep cycles for people who want to monitor their sleep.

The monitoring is done through a non-contact sensor which aside from monitoring will also determine when users are asleep to wake up people at the right time. Other features include a fading playlist, multiple alarm chime settings and an app that will monitor a person’s sleep patterns. With sounds from the radio, iPod playlists, or even gentle and calming sounds are all available.

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During the last Holiday season, a lot of us may have been given calendars or alarm clocks or both. Ideally, these would be great on your office table or perhaps by your bedside, a reference device that should keep you up to date and on your feet when needed.

But rather than get one of each, here is a quirky looking concept clock and calendar, one that should save on space and be useful to anyone who wants to keep track of time and dates. This is called the Calenclock, something from designer Ken Lo. The concept piece was designed for Antalis and mixes and matches 12 months of the year as well as the 12 hours you would find on a clock.

Packaged and neat, this should be something handy as well to bring along, especially for the constant travelling individuals.

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Here is a cute little alarm clock for you, one that makes sure you are not woken up abruptly. Rather than the annoying chimes, this alarm clock chirps to wake you up, also coming with a featured vibrating pillow case which should really get you up on the right side of bed.

The clock comes in a sleek design and a curved tray which should be dandy to place small items. Available over at Quirky for around $18, the said clip stops vibrating when you insert it back in its base but the nice thing about the setup is that if you fail to do so within a certain time, an actual audible alarm will sound as backup.

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When it comes to giveaways or gifts coming your way, there will be surely some companies or stores that would be giving and suggesting some modern and dandy looking alarm clocks for you use. And thanks to Japanese technology once more, here is a lush clock you may wish for called the Enso Pearl Clock.

The Enso Pearl Clock should be fit for the office although having it by your bedside doesn’t seem like a bad idea. The clock is slim and carries the usual LCD display, all placed in a simple circular shaped clock that delivers a precise and clear idea on the time that has elapsed.

You can set up to 50 sequential times, and if you opt to exercise with your eyes closed, fret not – the Enso will deliver audio cues to help you out, relying on the gentle chimes of Tibetan or Japanese singing bowls.

The Enso Pearl Clock retails for about £79.99.

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Alarm clocks don’t necessarily have to be as plush or extravagant and with some innovative green ideas, you may be surprised at how some alarm clocks can come out, complete with the usual functionalities as one would need to get up from bed.

Something perhaps such as this one from designer Joonsoo Kim, Jungyou Choi and Hyunwook Lee. The designing trio comes up with a simple and adorable alarm clock for use, something that is made from recycled paper pulp.

The clock is available in black or white versions, soft devices that should get you up from deep slumber when needed.

By using second hand alarm clocks as a mold and making a paper pulp mix for the shells, this creative threesome combined native Korean aesthetics with dry Dutch humor. The resulting biodegradable carcass ‘Paper Alarm Clocks’ actually work and have blue knitted cords, mechanical buttons with printed interfaces and LED innards that softly emit the time behind a textile display

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Wake up to the wonderful sound of birds with the LED Bird Alarm Clock. This is one clock that comes close to having those wonderful feathered creatures wake you up in the most comfortable manner you could ever think off.

As most clocks, simply set the alarm and once wake up time comes, the bird’s eyes light up and moves to the sound of its song. The bird’s neck turns left and right as its body goes up and down and its beak moves, creating a mesmerizing, life-like effect. Comes in black or white, and makes a great gift.

The LED Bird Alarm Clock comes in black or white colors and can be plugged in or via 9V battery. It weighs around 350g, measures 160 x 116 x 130mm and costs $136 over at the Japan Trend Shop.

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The clock is shaped into that famous monkey called Julius and comes with a Battery back up as well as a dynamic speaker too. The clock display is emitted from the top of the said clock. The clock can be yours for just $25 and is available over at Amazon.com.

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Apparently, the clock requires a user to take the individual wooden pieces and construct the time on the wooden box. From the looks of it, a user sets the alarm on the clock using the preferred time they want to wake up. It makes use of military time however, meaning it doesn’t come with an am/fm option when setting the alarm.

With all that said, this is more of a concentrated alarm clock and not a time piece. So for people who want a special and focused alarm clock, this wooden clock should be something leaning towards that direction.

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It costs around $49.99 over at Thinkgeek. Check out the video below.

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The LCD display will show the time, date, day and even the ambient temperature. The Z-clock is available from Firebox.com for about $47 in case you are interested.

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The Tick Tock iPhone alarm clock also has a built-in FM radio, an LCD display and five preset alarms that should easily synchronize with your Apple device. It costs around £59.99.

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This odd clock was handmade using clay and acrylic paint. The clock is coated in clear glaze for protecting the design and it runs on just 1 AA battery.

For the design, the clock is covered with strawberry glaze and rainbow sprinkles. A scoop of rich chocolate fudge ice cream, whipped cream with chocolate glaze sauce and star candies are at the top, making this clock a great device to stir up some hunger before you proceed with your daily chores.

The Sweets Deco Donut Alarm Clock is available for purchase over at Etsy for just $24.00.

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The clock has three modes. The explosion of the alarm clock can be set to one fourth, one eighth and one fifteenth, probabilities to which the alarm goes off. And the catch is that if you don’t wake up, you may find your saved coins spilt everywhere in your room. Hopefully it doesn’t hit you though.

Violent or wild as it may seem, the Vibrating Time Bomb Alarm Clock and Bank can be yours for just $19.99. It is available from Amazon and should be a great help when all other alarm clocks fail!

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The clock will supposedly be able to do this through the proper monitoring of a person’s brain activity. There are five levels of brain activity that people vary between while sleeping, ranging from the relatively close-to-awake Stages 1 and 2, to the deep-sleeping Stages 3 and 4, followed by REM.

The only thing about this proposed clock is the interface it would have with a person. For now this seems to be the only connectivity option available but the researchers foresee a commercial version that will not get in the way of quality sleep and respite. This could be in the form of a headband or other forms of wireless transmission which could really be neat.

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The Hot Wheels Snore Slammer Alarm Clock radio can be yours for just $45.95.

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With the Light Bulb Clock Radio, get up from slumber the modern way.

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In what was made to be another alarm clock to wake you up in lieu of the usual annoying buzzing and alarm, the Acoustic Alarm Clock from James McMahon offers a more relaxing way to get you out of bed through relaxing acoustic tunes.

The said clock offers adjustable acoustic tunes that were made possible by adjusting the tuning pegs that come with it. The Acoustic Alarm clock features a waxed birch plywood cabinet and two stainless steel knobs for setting the alarm and time.

Odd as it may seem, it remains to be seen if this alarm clock could really make it into the market. Check out the video below.

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A different kind of clock indeed, the Countdown Clock can be yours for just $32.

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The app is available for free over at the iTunes app store although you can get a premium version that costs only $0.99 which comes with more libraries of alarm sounds.

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The Ring Alarm Clock is a neatly designed concept, something that should only wake up the people who need to get up and without posing a nuisance for people who want to get more shuteye even if their mate needs to get up and go.

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Cool concept but perhaps that wire cutting thing could leave more room to improve it, especially for people who will not have the time to make timely replacements to make the alarm clock work functionally and effectively.

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For Star Wars and LEGO collectors, here is something for you. Made for the people who want to wake up in style, the Boba Fett LEGO Minifigure Alarm Clock should be a great addition to your bedside, something that costs only £26.49.

The cute mini Star Wars figurine features an LCD alarm clock which should wake you up when needed. In case Boba Fett goes off when it is time to get up from sleep and you still want some extra shuteye, simply push the helmet down and do so. This is an official licensed product from George Lucas, ideal for people who want some collectible and cute stuff in their room.

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If you are among the people who are followers of popular car show TopGear, here is an official product that you must have. Especially if you are the hard sleeper, the TopGear Projection Alarm Clock should be a cool add to your bedside, a clock that features a movable visor that covers the LCD display for protection.

The alarm clock wakes you up to the tune of the TopGear theme song and also alternatively features the digital face of the world’s most exciting drivers. The alarm clock should be a cool wakeup call and collectible for the car enthusiasts, something that even projects the time when you push down on the Stig. The clock is available from ThinkGeek for only $39.99.

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This is not the first time that we have heard about a shoot the alarm clock. While we did see that alarm clock where you had to shoot the target to make it stop annoying you, here is another cooky alarm clock you may want to check out.

This time, this alarm clock looks more modern and realistic, carrying an amalgamation of metal and plastic. As you would guess, the gun acts as the remote control that will stop the alarm whenever you point it at the taxi image embedded on the face of the clock. The alarm clock runs on a couple AA batteries for the gun remote and three AA batteries for the clock itself. The clock costs about £22.95.

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Similar to wake-up calls one would normally request from hotels, the Talk O’ Clock seems like a sensible service idea that should get you out of bed if the usual buzzing and ringing cannot do the trick. This is not really a gadget similar to alarm clocks but more of an app similar to the tons of apps made to help wake up the sleepy-headed individual in a different kind of way.

The app makes use of different types of voices to talk you out of bed where the settings will depend on what you prefer of course. This is a service that is set to be up soon so if all those alarm clocks and apps fail to get you out of deep slumber, perhaps the Talk O’ Clock will!

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If you are on the prowl for a more sane and subtle way to get up over the traditional ringing of alarm clocks then the Lark Wristband Alarm Clock may be the one for you. The Lark is something you can just wear on your wrist which will wake you with a gentle buzz.

The Lark should be a great solution as well for people who don’t sleep alone. With the alarm clock wristband, you don’t have to worry about bugging your mate when you have to get up and he or she doesn’t. Additionally, it can monitor your sleeping spells, providing statistics to measure your sleep quality ratings.

The only thing here is that people may not necessarily be cool with wearing something on their wrist when they sleep. Similar to being handcuffed, the device also comes with an indicator light that may annoy you at night especially if you are a light sleeper.

Other than that, if you want to get improved sleep and be more considerate for people you sleep with, the Lark is something that can really be useful and reasonable to have. It costs only $130 if you are interested in getting one.

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The Doctro Who Dalek Digital Projection Alarm clock should be another great alarm clock for the geeky home. This is one alarm clock that should wake you up with its exterminate hover and gun sound effects while projecting the alarm time when the user wants to check back on what time the clock would go off.

It projects the time, date or seconds when the demo button is pressed. It also features some speech indicators flashed in white while the base and time displays in glowing blue all through the LCD screen of the said clock. The clock can be purchased from Firebox.com for just £24.99. This is one clock all Dr. Who fans certainly must have.

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The Smoke Alarm Clock is a dual-purpose device, something that aims to wake you up and warn you when a fire is starting somewhere. The clock comes with an integrated fire alarm which requires a 9V battery to go off. The clock itself runs on a single AA battery.

The clock should be great for the heavy sleepers who don’t actually have a fire alarm in their homes or a sprinkler system. The Smoke Alarm clock carries a dual-function and neat design which should make it simple and easy to blend in with the overall design of a room.

The Smoke Alarm Clock is available at Gizoo for only $49.

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To get up properly and on time, the right of alarm clock could be a critical factor. And just in case you haven’t found that right alarm clock yet, the “My Wake Up Call Alarm Clock” may interest you. The clock sounds of music rather than the conventional buzzing sounds and also renders some motivational messages originating from energetic type-A personality gurus that may just inspire you to get out of bed.

The clock plays compact discs which include a month’s worth of motivational wake up messages. Additional messages can also be downloaded for $19.95. The My Wake Up Call Alarm Clocks cost around $59.95. There is also an iPod-compatible version which you can get for $69.95.

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For the sleepers looking for an alternative alarm clock to use, check out the Omnipotent Alarm Clock. This is an alarm clock that stands out above ordinary alarm clocks. It offers 21 alarms 20 radio preset stations which should give you various options on how you want to be woken up.

The clock also comes with the usual “snooze” feature that allows users to gain additional sleep between one to 30 minutes. The clock can even be hooked up to an AM/FM radio in case people want a specific tune to be played when it is time to get up. The Omnipotent Alarm Clock is set to be released by August 18 and will retail for about $59.95. Interested?

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Hearing about alarm clocks with some integrated spy cameras in them may still be rare and normally manufactured by companies of lesser known origin. But Sony seems to be penetrating the niche with this alarm clock which comes with an integrated HD spy camera in tow.

This is reportedly the only Sony Alarm Clock Self Contained Spy Camera/DVR which can monitor your room in case you are suspicious of missing some stuff. The camera can record in 720p HD and in MPEG4 format that is stored on a 16GB SD card. It comes with a date and time stamp, making sure that people who take things in your room are caught red handed.

Other than that, this should be an advanced alarm clock to have in your room. It costs $329.89 in case you are interested in getting one.

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As the heavy sleepers continue to look for the right alarm clock, the answer may lie on the most annoying one you can find in the market. And if the Cicadidae Clock isn’t annoying, I don’t know what is. The clock was named after those annoying buzzing insects, the cicadas. This is an alarm clock concept from designer Jongwoo Choi which turns all gadgets around you as elements in getting you out of bed.

With the unit placed near your bed, it makes use of neat graphics which incrementally take form as the set time to wake up nears. It comes with jacks that disconnect some parts of it from the main clock. There are four of these which seem to go into phones or stereo components that would look like ways of amplifying that annoying buzzing sound to wake you up.

Bluetooth dongles feature small speakers which would need your electronic devices or appliances turned on to make it work. Though it may seem to waste some electricity, this is perhaps a great resort for the people who are really obnoxious when wake up calls are necessary.

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Here is something that should wake you up in a different way. The Alternative Clock is another ingenious creation that can wake you up using appliances that you choose to plug in. This was all made possible for the clock with its two outlets situated on top of it.

Apparently, you can plug in your blender, radio or even your television on to it which goes off once the set time to wake up has been reached. The Alternative Alarm Clock allows people to pick the sanest possible appliance or electronically plugged in device to wake you up over the traditional ringing or gongs that standard alarm clocks render.

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Here is a futuristic looking timepiece that heavy sleepers may find interesting. The Wall and Bedside Touch Clock was conceptualized by Arash Karimi, a device that makes use of touch screen technology. The clock can be programmed with the use of a finger, a nice technology that brings us more towards the future.

Reportedly made for the baby boomer age, this is one clock that should all the more pamper people and save space as well. Alarm clocks are normally placed by the bedside table but with this touch clock, who would need one? The elderly are bound to benefit from this although it seems that even the lazy bodies who cannot seem to get up from bed may want this one too.

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Alarm clocks get all the blame and abuse at times when the need to wake up strikes for people. This is one reason why some people who find it hard to arise from their bed are advised to buy the cheaper alarm clocks since they may eventually throw them or smash them, depending on how they get up.

But with these alarm clocks, one can bump or throw them around as they wish. These are the Mr. Bump Off the Wall alarm clocks, cute things that should be able to withstand the pain or injuries one would inflict when they get annoyed by the alarming sounds.

They are cutely designed and come wrapped in the familiar bandages that one would need when he gets beat up. This time however, these Mr. Bump clocks have them integrated in their design before being abused. The Mr. Bump clocks are available from Truffle Shuffle for around $21.

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For the sleepers and techies, here is a device that should be something for you. This is the Lark Silent Un-Alarm Clock and Sleep sensor, something that aims to analyze your sleep, wake you up on the right side of bed and even charge your Apple devices.

All you have to do is set an alarm and hit the rug. You’ll be awoken by a gentle vibration on your wrist. That’s another way of ensuring you do not wake the rest of the family up with your annoying alarm. The wristband records sleep patterns to help in potential diagnosis when needed by sleep specialists.

The Un-Alarm Clock and Sleep Sensor can be yours for only $129.

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Nothing beats getting up to the nature-like sound of chirping birds. With the Bird Alarm Clock, wake up on the right side of bed with the natural sound of birds chirping or warbling in the wild.

The chirping sound was recorded from a rural location in Japan. The clock also has a regular beeping alarm and a talking function which can be in English or Japanese. The clock requires 2 x coin cell batteries CR2032, comes with a snooze button and date function as well. It costs £29.99 and is available over at Firebox.com.

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Though this device is just a concept, the Cicadidae Click seems like a powerful alarm-bearing device that should get you up and about when all other alarm clocks fail. Named after one of the most annoying families of insects, ¬it comes with a tiny Bluetooth dongle and a 3.5 mini jack which should allow anyone to plug it into anything with a 3.5 mm plug.

This includes speakers or maybe even your powerful stereo components or portable speakers that should blare you out of bed once the alarm goes off. A great concept but it would be nice to know how loud this device can really release.

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The Dharma Initiative Alarm Clock is another timepiece that should get you up from bed forcibly unless your mind is up and about. Clocks have been known to be a great way to get people up from deep slumber but unfortunately, a lot of people need specially designed ones to really wake them up.

The Dharma Initiative Alarm clock is another one of those clocks that will put your mind to work immediately. Either that or you may find yourself being bugged by it until you get the right combinations to key in.

The alarm clock offers two alarm settings: a one-minute warning and electromagnetic cataclysm mode and requires only 2 AAA batteries to operate. It is available over at Thinkgeek for $49.99.

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iPod or iPhone docks normally serve as an alternative these days to the standard alarm clocks and the latest to hit the market is this one for Gear 4 called the Gear 4 House Party Rise iPhone Alarm Clock Dock.

Among the features of this docking station with alarm include an FM radio, LCD display and a Smartlink App that allows you to browse through various radio stations and of course control your iPhone or iPod.

The Gear 4 House Party Rise iPhone Alarm Clock Dock has been priced at $99.99. The actual date of release and availability have yet to be made official but if you want to check it out, you can head on over to the Gear 4 site.

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Batteries or being plugged in are what normally power alarm clocks in use today. But as far as determining on how long they can be used and the possibility of power failures eliminated their functionality and efficiency.

That alone can be resolved with some alternative energy to power up these clocks and the Water-Powered Digital Alarm Clocks should be a solution for all of that. Especially for people who have a hard time to get up, a reliable alarm clock that will make sure it goes off in time is something that can be of great help.

This water-powered alarm clock features a large LCD screen that shows the day, time and temperature and should be something eco-friendly and ideal to wake you up at the right time when you need to.

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