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Reception is excellent. The digital clock sets itself automatically. The digital radio tuner means it is accurate to the station instead of all this fiddling around with knobs like on so many clock radios. I love this thing. So far, I'm just thrilled with it. Best of all, it has a humane wakeup system, which means it starts out very low and gradually increases the volume. It's neat looking, easy to use and has lots of great features. The analog face is easy to read at night and the light level adjusts itself.
My wife has yet to punch me to shut it off like my other instantly obnoxious clock.Mblitz The alarm is unique as well. This is a simple to use but yet sophisticated clock radio. I like the face-lighting options, atomic accuracy, analog with digital display.
Overall a decent clock with at least one MAJOR drawback for anyone in an area that does not follow Daylight Saving Time. Following the instructions to turn off the DST feature does little due to the fact that when the clock obtains its next update on time the DST time is reset. The Humane Waking System is an interesting feature although the sound level could increase a bit more gradually. Unfortunately that means that although we do not use DST in Arizona, we are forced to remember to switch our clocks or be an hour early or late to events a couple times a year.
First let me say that this clock does get great radio reception. Hopefully this flaw will be fixed in future models of this clock. The display is good and is easy to read. I have had multiple clocks in the same location that could not pick up my favorite AM stations and this one does.That said, it is VERY disappointing that the DST feature cannot be permanently disabled.
This may not seem like a big deal, but when one is spending upwards of $100 for a clock, one would think that something as simple as having the ability to turn off the DST feature completely would be possible. If the problem is addressed, it will rate a "5" in my book. Living in Arizona we do not utilize Daylight Saving Time as does most of the country. After contacting Sangean they suggest switching the time zone as a "solution" to the problem.
All of the buttons on the top function as "snooze" buttons when the alarm rings -- so you can just reach out and slam the top of the unit without having to locate that one button.7. The instruction manual is a little lacking.2. The unit has a special nap function. This is frustrating if you are not sure whether the unit works or not (since the operating manual doesn't mention this at all).3. There are four different alarm settings, two with beeping and two with radio alarms. I purchased this based on the other positive reviews, so I won't reiterate everything that's already been said. Here are my favorite features:1. I set one for my weekday wakeup time and one for my weekends.
The power button is also on the front.6. When first setting the clock, it may take about 24 hours for it to connect with the Atomic clock. I take many naps and often set an alarm to make sure I am awake at a specific time. Would be great if you could hook two units up (one on each side of the bed) to create stereo sound. If you like to nap -- this is an extremely useful feature.Cons:1. I never have to reset it.4. Now, I don't need reset my morning alarm for midday and then remember to reset it again afterwards. The atomic clock -- now I actually do know that the time is correct2.The backlight can be adjusted with a dial to create precisely as much light as you need to read the clock or be turned off completely.3.
You can set it for anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours. The alarm buttons are on the FRONT of the unit -- my cats cannot turn the alarms on or off during the night. I use the radio alarms and hubby uses the beeping (now I can sleep through his since the sound is different than mine). You can choose the days of the week for each alarm setting5.
The adjustable back light function is wonderful, making it easy to read even if you wear glasses. For a first time purchaser, you may find setting the alarm is a bit difficult but once you figure it out, it become easier. I have the earlier version of this clock radio, and I couldn't imagine improving it, but they have. The quality of the radio has improved dramatically and sounds wonderful. I wish I would have purchased this clock, before the older model. This clock radio has everything the earlier version has, but it's styling has dramatically improved. Unlike the older version of this clock radio, this one doesn't have a receiver hanging off the back of the unit.
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