Elgin Travel Alarm Clock
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Elgin Travel Alarm Clock
Customer Review: Cheaply made
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a very cheaply made clock. The back light on mine does not work. It does tell time though and the alarm seems to work ok.Customer Review: Decent portable alarm clock
Summary: 3 Stars
I was looking for an inexpensive portable alarm clock. I've had this one about a month and like it so far.
Pros:
- alarm is loud enough
- back light is bright enough
- has protective cover for digits when traveling
- non-bulky with folding stand
- can check alarm set time by pushing button
Cons:
- hard to see the numbers except if you're looking down at an angle at the face of the clock
- to set minutes you have to cycle all the way through...not a big deal
- a little tricky to slide the switch between setting the alarm and arming it and turning it off (I'm worried I'll slide it to the wrong setting)
Customer Review: Does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked up this item for $5.99 with free shipping (Amazon Prime). At this price, I don't really care how great it is; I just want a bedside alarm clock that illuminates. Well, this does the job. The display is large and easy to read, unless you are at too low an angle. This kind of LCD display is only readable at certain angles, but what do you expect for $5.99? The big, blue snooze/light button is easy to find in the dark and does what it's supposed to do. If anything, it's a bit on the bright side when you are half-asleep and your eyes are night-adjusted. It was a breeze to set up; no stupid hoops to jump through, and the buttons are obvious for all but the most tech-challenged. For the price, it's a useful instrument. If you want something fancier and better engineered, go with a $10+ Casio or similar.Customer Review: Does what it's meant to do
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this alarm clock in the summer because I had a hard time waking up early in the morning and little money to spend. It's easy to setup, it's durable (I've thrown it a few times), and the alarm is loud and annoying, which is a good thing. It's waken up every day since I bought it, definitely happy with this clock.
I recommend this product for anyone wanting a nice quality alarm clock for under $10.
Customer Review: Doesn't Keep Time!
Summary: 1 Stars
I was glad I found this little clock on Amazon, because it seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. Elgin is a reputable name in timepieces. Unfortunately, the clock gained about 15 minutes every five hours! I tested it more than once. I was so disappointed. Had to return it. Still looking for something like it. I need something simple, folding, battery-operated, a clock that can keep accurate time (!) and with a light that comes on when pressed. Unfortunately, it was not to be with this one. I don't usually write reviews, but felt obligated to report my recent experience with this model.