Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels, Almond
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels, Almond
Customer Review: So, So Alarm Clock / Generally Not Worth It / I Don't Recommend It
Summary: 2 Stars
INTRO:
So, So Alarm Clock / Generally Not Worth It / I Don't Recommend It
I bought this product from J&R on Amazon. I would not recommend it because it was NOT effective at waking me up--it is about as effective as a regular alarm clock (except it costs $50). I would personally not re-buy this product and thought it was a waste of money. The other reviewer who gave it 5-stars along with a "Perfect" review doesn't seem like a real, genuine user of the product (and probably has an interest in selling it)
POSITIVES:
--It is very elegant and well designed (cosmetically but not necessarily mechanically)
--The ring tone sounds like a small robot (unlike the traditional alarm clock buzz)
--Very simple to use
--The blue backlight is very nice
--It is the only alarm clock I have ever seen that lets you decide how many minutes you want between snoozes, you can pick 0,1,2,3...9 minutes in between snoozes (most alarm clocks are factory fixed at 9 mins, some are 4 mins, some are 7 mins, but this is the only I have seen that lets you decide)
NEGATIVES:
--Uses 4 AAA batteries (AAA batteries run deplete faster than any other battery type. The energy in an AAA battery is one third that of a AA battery, so the costs add up pretty fast)
--The battery compartment is closed and opened by a screw which is extremely difficult to open and close (I am very good tools, but found this screw to be very difficult to close and open; I finally resorted to not screwing it once I got it open; instead, I use masking tape to keep the battery compartment door closed because the screw mechanism is very poorly designed).
--The movement is not all that I expected. It doesn't travel the room or anything as I was expecting. It doesn't move any great distance. It basically drops itself from the nightstand and moves around in different directions within 1.5 ft radius. It generally doesn't go further than 1/2 yard. Although its movements do grab attention, they are easy to ignore if you in bed and sleep right through it.
--If you are used to the convention "hold Time Button down" or "hold Alarm Button down" and set it, you will get confused with this because its innovative system requires you to push the alarm or time button once, then release quickly, and then set the time. If you keep holding it down (like 99% of other alarm clocks), it won't set time.
CONCLUSION:
It is a very elegant looking alarm clock (if you are willing to pay $50). Its effectiveness it not much than a regular alarm clock. If you already have a nice regular alarm, you don't need this. You pay $50 for nice cosmetic design but not for function or practical utility or application.
Customer Review: So, So Alarm Clock / Generally Not Worth It / I Don't Recommend It
Summary: 2 Stars
INTRO:
So, So Alarm Clock / Generally Not Worth It / I Don't Recommend It
I bought this product from J&R on Amazon. I would not recommend it because it was NOT effective at waking me up--it is about as effective as a regular alarm clock (except it costs $50). I would personally not re-buy this product and thought it was a waste of money.
POSITIVES:
--It is very elegant and well designed (cosmetically but not necessarily mechanically)
--The ring tone sounds like a small robot (unlike the traditional alarm clock buzz)
--Very simple to use
--The blue backlight is very nice
--It is the only alarm clock I have ever seen that lets you decide how many minutes you want between snoozes, you can pick 0,1,2,3...9 minutes in between snoozes (most alarm clocks are factory fixed at 9 mins, some are 4 mins, some are 7 mins, but this is the only I have seen that lets you decide)
NEGATIVES:
--Uses 4 AAA batteries (AAA batteries run deplete faster than any other battery type. The energy in an AAA battery is one third that of a AA battery, so the costs add up pretty fast)
--The battery compartment is closed and opened by a screw which is extremely difficult to open and close (I am very good tools, but found this screw to be very difficult to close and open; I finally resorted to not screwing it once I got it open; instead, I use masking tape to keep the battery compartment door closed because the screw mechanism is very poorly designed).
--The movement is not all that I expected. It doesn't travel the room or anything as I was expecting. It doesn't move any great distance. It basically drops itself from the nightstand and moves around in different directions within 1.5 ft radius. It generally doesn't go further than 1/2 yard. Although its movements do grab attention, they are easy to ignore if you in bed and sleep right through it.
--If you are used to the convention "hold Time Button down" or "hold Alarm Button down" and set it, you will get confused with this because its innovative system requires you to push the alarm or time button once, then release quickly, and then set the time. If you keep holding it down (like 99% of other alarm clocks), it won't set time.
CONCLUSION:
It is a very elegant looking alarm clock (if you are willing to pay $50). Its effectiveness it not much than a regular alarm clock. If you already have a nice regular alarm, you don't need this. You pay $50 for nice cosmetic design but not for function or practical utility or application.
Customer Review: So, So Alarm Clock / Generally Not Worth It / I Don't Recommend It
Summary: 2 Stars
INTRO:
So, So Alarm Clock / Generally Not Worth It / I Don't Recommend It
I bought this product from J&R on Amazon. I would not recommend it because it was NOT effective at waking me up--it is about as effective as a regular alarm clock (except it costs $50). I would personally not re-buy this product and thought it was a waste of money. The other reviewer who gave it 5-stars along with a "Perfect" review doesn't seem like a real, genuine user of the product (and probably has an interest in selling it)
POSITIVES:
--It is very elegant and well designed (cosmetically but not necessarily mechanically)
--The ring tone sounds like a small robot (unlike the traditional alarm clock buzz)
--Very simple to use
--The blue backlight is very nice
--It is the only alarm clock I have ever seen that lets you decide how many minutes you want between snoozes, you can pick 0,1,2,3...9 minutes in between snoozes (most alarm clocks are factory fixed at 9 mins, some are 4 mins, some are 7 mins, but this is the only I have seen that lets you decide)
NEGATIVES:
--Uses 4 AAA batteries (AAA batteries run deplete faster than any other battery type. The energy in an AAA battery is one third that of a AA battery, so the costs add up pretty fast)
--The battery compartment is closed and opened by a screw which is extremely difficult to open and close (I am very good tools, but found this screw to be very difficult to close and open; I finally resorted to not screwing it once I got it open; instead, I use masking tape to keep the battery compartment door closed because the screw mechanism is very poorly designed).
--The movement is not all that I expected. It doesn't travel the room or anything as I was expecting. It doesn't move any great distance. It basically drops itself from the nightstand and moves around in different directions within 1.5 ft radius. It generally doesn't go further than 1/2 yard. Although its movements do grab attention, they are easy to ignore if you in bed and sleep right through it.
--If you are used to the convention "hold Time Button down" or "hold Alarm Button down" and set it, you will get confused with this because its innovative system requires you to push the alarm or time button once, then release quickly, and then set the time. If you keep holding it down (like 99% of other alarm clocks), it won't set time.
CONCLUSION:
It is a very elegant looking alarm clock (if you are willing to pay $50). Its effectiveness it not much than a regular alarm clock. If you already have a nice regular alarm, you don't need this. You pay $50 for nice cosmetic design but not for function or practical utility or application.
Customer Review: Sold as a Clocky, however...
Summary: 1 Stars
The Alarm clock was sold as a Clocky, however no where on the box, the instructons or on the alarm clock was the name Clocky. This appears to have been the cheap Chinese knock-off that I could have purchase anywhere for $11. Instead I was charged the full price of $33. I expected more buying through Amazon. The Amazon brand has been tarnished in my eyes.Customer Review: The Ultimate Clock!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a full time college student and am known for not being able to drag myself out of bed in the mornings. I could sleep through any alarm! I saw Clocky and decided to spend the money, it's the best money I've ever spent!
I set Clocky for snooze, now you're thinking, that is where it would fail you? Nope, Clocky only allows you to snooze ONCE! When you snooze time is up (0 - 9 minutes, you set it) the alarm goes off again and in less than 1 second he's off your bedside table roaming around your bedroom floor. The only way to turn him off? GET OUT OF BED AND CHASE HIM!
The logic is, if you have to chase the clock, you are already up... well, what can I say, IT WORKS! I actually get up ON TIME now! This clock is a life saver!
If you are wondering what Clocky sounds like... picture a very small, R2D2, or as I call him, R2D2 Jr.