I'd like to find an alarm clock that is easy to set but not too easy that a teenage boy can accidentally change the time. Would this be a good choice?
500507
This was a great item--while it lasted, which wasn't very long. I'm now on my third iHome clock radio in just a few years. Anyway, from what I recall, this device was easy to operate.
1079851
It can be set for 99 minutes and 60 seconds, or 100 minutes. Thus it's not a good overnight alarm clock but it could be set for naps.
1790752
There doesn't seem to be a way to do that the way other alarms do. I press the alarm button to turn it off, then just turn it right back on again. And that resets it for the next day. And then I can not turn it on for the weekend. Maybe in a fancier version there is more programming capability?
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This alarm is very tough to get 'spot on' for an alarm time. Of the two buttons on the back, the top one rotated counter clockwise, moves the silver pointer around to the time you want it to ring. Then pop the top big brown button so it is up and you are ready to go. Test it out with something 10 to 20 minutes out from right now and see how close to your target time it rings. unlike a digital, the analog clock works on gears and pointers so it is not an exact science.
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Yes, you have to set it each night for the next morning. You don't have to go through changing the time, it will automatically come up but you have to hit the button a few times to set it.
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If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was more powerful than the microwave it replaced. If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was... » Read More If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was more powerful than the microwave it replaced. « Show Less
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I don't remember how to set the clock, just that I found it very easy. For the batteries, especially cheap ones, I found that even in locked position, they tend to drain if I don't use it for a long time (a week or more). So, I took the habit of removing the batteries when I don't plan to use it regularly (whici is the case theses days), f only to prevent acid leak, which happens often with cheap batteries. Otherwise, I easily have 20+ hours of listening with cheap batteries when I use it regularly.
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This would be great for that. If you don't clear the timer, you can just push start again to restart your last amount of time you set. So, you'll set it on 1 minute, press start, the alarm will beep when the minute is up, you'll push the start/stop button to stop the beeping, and then you'll push the start/stop button to restart your last entered time (1 minute) to repeat this process. Also, this will be great for walking because you can clip it to your clothes or clip it to some string to wear it around your neck like a stop watch.
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If there is a way to change it from a 24-hour clock, I have yet to find it. The display is small, so it really isn't a problem. Having lived in Europe and been in the military, the 24-clock doesn't bother me in the least. From a product viewpoint, it would have been better if the manufacturer made it more adaptable to the way people are comfortable viewing the time of day.
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Yea, it totally does. I set the time myself, it's really not hard to figure it out-and the battery wasn't activated before I got it, so it's a nice fresh one.
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It is easy to set the alarm and once set, the alarm time is retained by the unit. However, you have to turn the alarm on every night. When you turn off the alarm in the morning, it is turned fully off and not just reset to alarm the following day.
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This is super easy to set-up just using the alarm.com (of affiliate) website. If the price is right, I'd buy it here. I love mine!
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There is a slide switch on the back of the clock (top center). Select the number of times that you would like the alarm to go off, then set the times. Easy, easy, easy.
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I'm really not qualified to answer that. Perhaps contact the manufacturer of the alarm to get their take on your idea.
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Wow. Glad you asked this question; all of the answers are very helpful. The clock is not a deal maker or deal breaker for me, but I'm sure glad to know about it before clicking the BUY button.
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Yes; the alarm "timer" ones you do. However, they make a alarm clock style one also....
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My Dad is 81 years old and uses it. It works well for him. He likes it and isn't terrified by it. I would compare it to a watch alarm.