Talking 4-Alarm Clock with EL-Backlight
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Talking 4-Alarm Clock with EL-Backlight Details
Manufacturer: Maxi-AidsBrand: Maxi-Aids
Customer Reviews of Talking 4-Alarm Clock with EL-Backlight
Customer Review: Good enough but has a few flaws.
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall I like this clock, however I was surprised by the size when I received it because it only measures 4 1/4" wide x 3" high x 1" deep/thick. It's not a problem, I was just expecting the clock to be larger.
As one reviewer mentioned, the numbers are not lit and the face is not backlit so you can't see it in the dark without hitting the top button. This is actually a plus for me and the main reason I bought it. I find digital clocks are all way too bright for me even the ones with dimmer switches, so I was happy to find one that won't be glaring in my face all night. The button to backlight the face and get the clock to talk is large and very easy to find. It is nice because I don't have to pick up the clock or put on my glasses to read it since the clock speaks the time aloud. One thing some people may find a problem is that because the numbers aren't illuminated and the face isn't backlit, it can be hard to read the time if the clock isn't in a well lit area during the day.
Setting the time and alarm is a little more complicated than on most clocks. You use the same "mode" button to set the clock, alarm, timers, and all the other features. There aren't separate buttons for hours and minutes either and you can only go forward so if you over shoot the time you are aiming for you have to go through the whole 24 hrs again.
These are the actual instructions for setting the alarm:
1. Repeatedly press "MODE" until you hear "Alarm 1" and AL and 1 appear on the LCD.
2. Press and hold down SET for more than 2 seconds until you hear "Alarm set" and the hour digits flash.
3. Repeatedly press (or hold down) "UP" to set the hour. The clock announces the hour as it advances on the diplay.
4. Press "SET" to store the hour until you hear "Minute set" and the minute digits flash.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minutes.
6. Press "MODE" to finish setting the alarm time.
7. Repeat steps 1 - 6 to set alarm 2,3, and 4.
The alarm itself will only sound for 1 minute before shutting itself off which is fine if you are using it for an alarm but if you are using it as a med. reminder you would have to be close by to hear it before it stopped sounding... that might be a problem.
I would also have liked a "low battery" warning light since this clock is battery operated. The owners manual gives a hint as to when to change the batteries. They suggest that when the clock stops working right or the voice becomes distorted that the batteries need changing. I hate that I have to look for signs of low batteries instead of being able to look for a warning light. I guess I will just have to try and remember to change the batteries regularly but I am afraid that I will be wasting batteries that are still good just so that I can make sure not to miss an alarm in the morning.
Oh well, it gets the job done well enough, but I will be keeping an eye out for a clock that has fewer flaws.
Description of Talking 4-Alarm Clock with EL-Backlight
Hear and see time in the dark. Voice announcements of time and day. Blue EL back-lit LCD display - lets you see time in the dark. 4 daily alarms - you can use 4 talking alarms as medicine reminder. Super snooze. 100 years calendar. Talking 24 hours stop watch - you can use this feature to track your activities. Large liquid crystal display - shows you large easy-to-read digits. Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included).Clocks & Watches
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