Timex T740 Redi-Set Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Time Projector, Flashlight, Soothing Sounds, and Battery Back-Up (Black)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 8.9 x 4.4 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003FVQ7LW
• Item model number: T740BC
  

By : Timex
Price : $38.87
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Product Description

Say good-bye to the annoying flashing "12:00" display. This Timex Redi-Set clock radio sets itself to the correct time the first time you plug it in and after every power interruption. Just select your own time zone once everything else is done for you. Dual alarms can be set for weekdays only, weekends only, or every day operation. Daylight Saving Time adjustments are done automatically through the year 2099. The included CR2450 lithium battery will provide back up power to the clock for up to 8 years and an indicator will warn you when it's time to change the battery. Super bright, large red LED display with dimmer control. Programmable sleep timer. Wake to radio, four different soothing sounds, or gentle wake buzzer alarm. User-friendly design. The Sure-Alarm buzzer will wake you even if the power is out. The 180° projector displays the time on your walls or ceiling. The built-in rechargeable, removable flashlight is always there when you need it and can turn ‘On' automatically when the power goes out. MP3 line input jack lets you connect a wide range of external audio devices. No tuning dial! The large clock display also shows the radio station frequency so tuning a station is easy, even in total darkness. Clock radios don't get any smarter than this.

 

Timex T740 Redi-Set Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Time Projector, Flashlight, Soothing Sounds, and Battery Back-Up (Black)

 

Technical Details

• Redi-Set auto time setting system with extreme battery back up, and automatic daylight saving / standard time adjustments
• AM/FM radio with digital radio station frequency display for easy tuning even in total darkness, with built-in removable, rechargeable flashlight
• Extra large 1.2" red LED display with dimmer control and projects the time on you walls or ceiling; wake to radio, soothing sounds, or gentle buzzer; sleep to radio or soothing sounds timer, snooze/repeat alarm
• Dual alarms with weekday, weekend, or everyday options
• MP3 line input jack lets you connect a wide variety of auxiliary audio devices

Customer Reviews

This is a very well designed alarm clock with some useful features. The radio reception was excellent, as far as where I placed it. It has a wire antenna which you can move it around to find a good reception. The rechargeable flashlight can become handy during power outage. The projection illumination feature can be turned on or off, and when turned on in the dark, you can see the time on the ceiling or on the wall. The alarm buzzer is very very low, compared to my older Timex alarm clock. However, the alarm can be set to use the radio, or the "Soothing Sound" feature (3 sound settings with "Ocean Waves," "Brooks," and "Wind Cime.") which you can control the loudness with the volume knob. If the volume is set on high, it's very loud and annoying. That's the way I like it! Otherwise, it wouldn't be any use as an alarm clock because the buzzer is no use. I'd say the sound level of the buzzer is comparable to a wrist watch. The buzzer sounds so calming, that it puts me back to sleep. ZZZzzzzzzz..... This is where those "Soothing Sound" mode comes in handy. I set the volume on MAX, and I use the "Wind Chime" mode. It's very loud and annoying. LoL. The "Ocean Wave" when set on high, it sounds lika a bad 2-way radio static. The sound of "Brooks" (running water) might cause you to wet your bed..... That horrific thought, made me not to use that setting.
The automatic time adjustment is a plus. It has a built-in replaceable lithium battery for back-up, and as soon as you plug it in, it automatically adjusts for the correct time and date. When you first open the box, the time zone is set to the Eastern Time. So, all you need to do is set it to the correct time zone. It also, has a daylight saving time feature with the current up to date setting, and you can turn this feature on or off. The time and date can be manually adjusted, too. If you're like me, who likes to set the alarm clock about 5-10 minutes ahead, this gives you a peace of mind. Also, what's great about the "back-up" feture is that, in the event of a power outage, the clock display will be turned off, but the alarm will still come on at the set time. When the power is back on, the clock will re-adjust it self back to the correct time. The rechargeable flashlight with its switch to the "automatic" mode, it will also turn on when the power goes out, as well as it turns on when the flashlight is lifted out of the cradle. When the lithium battery is low on power, it will show in the display. It uses a standard calculator battery which can be purchased at a local supermarket or at a pharmacy.
Furthermore, this clock has the basic big "SNOOZE" button which comes on every 5 minutes? (I think?).
It even has a sleep timer which I never use.
Once the alarm comes on, it can be shut off by pressing the "Alarm 1" or "Alarm 2" button which is a small button.
It'll come back on the next day at the same time. There's also, a separate "Alarm 1" and "Alarm 2" switch to permanantly shut it off. This is the switch to choose between "OFF," "Radio/Soothing Sound," and the useless "Buzzer" mode.
The dual alarm setting with "Alarm 1" and "Alarm 2" is just like having two alarm clocks in one.
It can individually be set to turn on only during the weekdays (M,T,W,TH,F) or just during the weekends (SAT;SUN).
Not quite adjustable compared to my cell phone, but, that's another story.
The only drawback is that, since it has so many features to it, you would have to go through the manual to "fine tune" this clock in order for it to work the way you want it to work.
If you're looking for just a single alarm clock with a battery back-up with a good loud buzzer, there's probably a few out there being sold for half as much. But if you're looking for a dual alarm clock with a battery back-up, this would be a good compromise considering the price and its features since the low buzzer problem can be overcome by the use of the radio or the "Soothing Sound" mode blasting the volume level. LoL!

I've only had this for a week, and it's a good clock with many positive features outlined in other reviews.
The biggest downside to this is the brightness of the display. The dimmer (and I use the term loosely) is simply a 2-option switch, which barely changes the brightness of the display. I jokingly call the two options "Bright" and "Brighter."
I'm not overly sensitive to light when I sleep, but this clock does put off a lot of light. I have to turn it away from me at night (which partly defeats the purpose of the clock). However, I do use the projection feature to broadcast the time on the ceiling. And it really does broadcast...the image on the wall/ceiling looks like the bat signal, it's huge.
So...if you're light-sensitive, this might not be the clock for you. And if you know of a clock that has a real dimmer switch (you, the wheel type where you can adjust the light all the way down), please post on comments.