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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Hitting the snooze button of your alarm clock gives you a bit of an extension to sleep a bit longer but not with the Shocking Alarm Clock. It seems that this is one clock that will give you a zap if you do try to hit the snooze button, an idea which should get you up and about out of bed.

With a lot of people being notorious for getting up once their alarm clocks sound off, the snooze button has become their savior. But with this new anti-snooze technology button, you can be assured that you will be shocked out of your bed so that you don’t end up being later for school or work. The Shocking Alarm Clock costs only $17.74 if you are interested in it.

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Dreamtrap offers an alarm clock designed to make sure that people get the proper amount of sleep. By proper of course we mean getting the right amount of shuteye and not oversleeping it as most people do.

The EASYWAKEme Sleep Stage Alarm Clock is an innovative sleep monitor that will help detect the most optimal moments for you to wake up through the simple monitoring of customers’ sleep. This means with enough data collected, you will be awakened stress-free while feeling totally alert, energized and ready to meet the new day, never mind that you are already behind schedule in your work.

Other features of the EASYWAKEme Sleep Stage Alarm clock include 3D Adaptive Sleep Capture (3D ASC) technology, a wearable sensor, and that ability to review your personal sleep stats, track sleep duration and evaluate your sleep efficiency.

The device is set to be made available July for £99 in the UK.

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If alarms cannot get you out of bed then perhaps money will. While this is one alarm clock that is reportedly just a concept, it could be a great way to get your attention or wake you up for that matter.

This is a Money Shredding Alarm Clock which tears down your money into shreds if you don’t wake up once the alarm goes off. In the example, a $100 is used and there was no mention if this would be limited to such an amount or would be variable. Personally, making it stick to a $100 bill for it to work would be bolder!

Anyway, unless you are the filthy rich kind, this is one alarm clock that should address your prolonged sleep syndrome issues. It doesn’t mention anything about what happens or a snooze option but doing away with such should be neat to get you up and about.

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If one alarm clock cannot wake you up then perhaps twin-belled alarm clocks can. The Banclock Twin Bell Alarm Clock is something pegged to get you up unless you don’t mind dropping in coins endlessly to get some added sleep minutes.

The Banclock Twin Bell Alarm Clock is available in three fun colors (pink, white and black) and comes powered by 2 AA batteries. After a short doze, the golden dollar on top starts striking the twin bells again meaning it’s time to pay up…or get up! Chances are you may need to eventually get up from your sleep since you have to work harder to sleep longer. The clock can be yours for $59.

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This is one alarm clock made for the muscle heads and fitness geeks. Taking the form of a familiar dumbbell, the Dumbbell Alarm Clock should be a unique looking alarm clock that can get you up and probably entice you to flex some muscles and pump more iron.

The clock weighs 700 grams and comes in red, black, white and silver colors. It features an alarm and fitness mode that helps electronically track lifts. The clock is powered by 2 AAA batteries and can be yours for $49.

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Seiko offers another exclusive alarm clock with the Pyramid Talk. This is a new version of the original talking clock that came out in 1984. The new Pyramid Talk clock now comes with LED lighting as well as time, weather and temperature announcements in English and Japanese.

This retro-looking clock should be a great addition to any room to help wake up the heavy sleepers while retaining its stylish pyramid shape. The clock is available in two colors and requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. Alternatively, the Pyramid Talk clock can also be a great giveaway or gift. It costs $131 a pop.

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Granting you don’t mind having “frogs” waking you up when the need arises, the Singing Kero Clock should be another unique alarm clock for the sleepy heads. The alarm may be annoying especially if you consider the thought of hearing two frogs singing alternative songs until you get up from bed.

But while singing may be something that could be annoying, chances are you will forget such since they dance as well. Other than the singing and dancing features, the clock also has a digital calendar with day and date display, and a big, clear, backlit LCD. The Singing Kero Clock costs $72 if you want it.

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No bread is involved in this concept, something that should be great for the gadget freaks. Rather than slice of bread, simply make use of your iPhone or iPod and place it on the docks and it pops out and wakes you up when the set alarm time comes.

The Day Maker was designed by Michael Kritzer which also comes with a snooze option by simply pushing back the phone into the toaster slot once it pops up. This bedside phone charger/alarm hub seems to be the perfect way to welcome a fresh day ahead.

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Here is another complex alarm clock for you. Aside from the usual alarms, the Oregon Scientific Weather Forecasting Projection Clock helps tell you the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours. It even comes with a neat projection feature which displays the outdoor temperature, the time and the alarm status on the ceiling.

The projected image can be rotated 180 degrees and can be adjusted in focus as needed. It has a crescendo alarm that gradually increases and comes with a wireless remote sensor that collects the weather data. It has a color LCD to display time, alarm, temperature and forecasted weather condition. The controls on the LCD panel are touch sensitive.

The Oregon Scientific Weather Forecasting Projection Clock can run either via a 4.5V AC adapter or 3 AAA batteries. The remote sensor will likewise need an AA battery to function.

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Alarm clocks are useful with the common ringing that they have but for the people who want a different alarm on particular days, the 7 Day Alarm Clock may give in to your needs. Coming from American Innovative, this is an alarm clock that allows you to set a different alarm each day and thus allows you to fully adapt to individual and changing schedules.

Aside from the alarm settings, it also comes with an AM/FM radio with 20 radio station presets. It also comes with a daily reminder alarm bank and each alarm can be independently associated with either a buzzer or a preset radio station. It comes with three different snooze options (Normal, Descending and Off) and the LCD backlight has 4 levels to control the amount and level of lighting it renders.

You can also connect your portable media players to it via USB or line-in jacks and can power USB devices as well. A CR2032 button cell battery to retain its memory in case of power outage.

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In another alarm clock and docking station option you may want, the Areaware Alarm Clock is something that should rock you to wake up in the morning the simple way. The Areaware Alarm Clock was designed by Jonas Damon and makes use of a simple alarm app to get you to rise and shine when needed.

And of course, it is also a keen new docking station for you to consider. It offers a simple yet beautiful dock that could also serve as your night stand, an alternative to the modern and shiny ones you may have come across in the market. It costs $35 in case you want one.

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Here is a cool alarm clock that should wake you up in delight. The Quirky Alarm Clock comes in the shape of a familiar upside down light bulb that shows off the time through blue LED lights. Other than being a useful alarm clock, this is something that can even render some illumination for you, something that may guide you if you often go down for snacks or have to go to the bathroom.

This cool alarm clock retails for just $25, a great gift for you or for someone special, especially if they are the type that are heavy sleepers.

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Aptly called the Skull, here is a hardcore way of getting you out of bed if you find yourself having a hard time doing so. The Skull Alarm Clock features a bright red-eyed lights and strobes bright orange from a strip of flashlight on the front.

If that sight alone is not enough to get you out of bed, it also comes with a bed shaker which should wake you up alternatively. The clock costs less than $50 and includes a backup battery in case of power failure. And for the people who want some music to go with it, the Skull Alarm Clock even comes with provisions that allow you to plug in your MP3 player. The Skull features adjustable tone and volume control, snooze control and a hi/low dimmer switch.

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Well this is one alarm clock that really says it all based on its name. The Acoustic Alarm clock is something from Jaime McMahon, a simple alarm clock that wakes anybody through the sound of the sweet tunes of a guitar.

The clock is made of birch plywood and some metallic materials as well. It can be tuned the way a standard guitar would be, with metal dials which set the alarm and are located at the side. The alarm clock carries a low profile look and a simple design that should wake you when you need to get up from bed.

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