I don't even need to hit the button anymore! ...
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I don't even need to hit the button anymore!  My 12 year old, very barky, min pin just needs to see me look at it and stops barking!  It is a miracle!
3316523
So awesome!! The only downer is it is unresponsive a lot (when using Alexa) but if you touch it, it starts working again. So nice to control the lights from my couch or bed and even better is being able to have the lights automatically turn off at a certain time. Saves me a trip down the stairs every night and I don't have to even think about it. Awesome!
1291821
I'm very particular about my alarm clock.  When my previous clock failed to beep after clicking on, I set out to find a new model.  My requirements were:

1. 2 alarms
2. No iPod connection
3. No auto time set
4. Inexpensive

The reason for no iPod or auto time set is that I didn't want them and figured if it had those features and was still inexpensive then they were cheaping out somewhere else.

I normally hate alarm clocks.  I don't like to be woken up, and I don't like to be nagged.  Every alarm I've used seems to nag me awake.  This one has a relatively pleasant tone, which slowly increases in volume.  I am no longer jarred awake.  I absolutely LOVE this feature.

That being said, the only con I have is that there isn't a button to reset the alarm.  You have to turn the alarm off and back on again.  It's a small price to pay for the soft start alarm feature. UPDATE: Yes, it does have a reset button. Every other button acts as Snooze, which is also very convenient.

I highly recommend this if you don't need yet another place to plug in your iPod or have the time set automatically (which never works anyway).  When this one dies I hope they still make them cuz I'll buy another.
1179760
My life has become so much easier now that I can print directly from my phone. On top of that, I don't need ink! This printer is honestly just a life saver.
3473443
This thing is so handy! I'm constantly on my play station using Netflix and YouTube and everything and this makes it so much easier to search and type! It's so tedious using the normal keyboard function without this! I'm impressed with how easy it is to use and love being able to just type now!
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FYI Me when I sleep: I am in total hibernation and do not hear my phone alarms, texts, or phone calls (iphone 5), and definitely not any standard alarm clock. In 2011 when I purchased my first "Sonic Alert" clock, I was a junior in college and probably not sleeping enough but even when I did get enough sleep, I was impossible for my roommates to wake up and on top of that, I would insult them (I never had any recollection of these "events") in an angry tone but with silly insults. Needless to say my roommates were fed up with my shenanigans especially because final exams were upon us. Ever since then this clock has saved me on multiple occasions from missing important events. Self-discipline is still required to not just turn the clock off and throw myself back into bed but I've only succumbed to my sleepy mind a few times and I cannot blame that on the clock.

This is what I owned/purchased before: Sonic Alert SB200ss&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sonic-Boom-Alarm-Clock/dp/B000EX7LNM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sonic Boom  Alarm Clock</a>&nbsp;and it recently stopped functioning properly (it cannot keep the correct time anymore and either stops altogether or skips ahead which is super unhelpful for an alarm clock that I need to wake me up)! However, Amazon very conveniently indicated that I actually purchased that product December 4th, 2011. As a consumer, I'm not sure that I mind replacing my alarm clock every 3-5 years and I need one that is EXTREMELY LOUD so I came back to Amazon for this one.

I am so glad I decided to upgrade to the SBD375ss with Dual Alarms because:
1. LARGER DISPLAY: Even though it is super loud (even on volume setting 5) I still need to put it across the room from me so that I actually get out of bed, turn off the alarm clock, turn on my bedroom lights, and take my morning medication. The larger display allows me to see what time it is while I get ready from practically anywhere in my room which allows me to leave on time!
2. DUAL ALARMS: Now I can turn off the alarm and jump back into bed (throwing all self-discipline out the window) and still get jolted out of bed by ANOTHER alarm without having to own two sonic alert alarm clocks. This is a revolution for my wake-up routine because now I actually have a reliable back up alarm that is just as effective as the first one.
3. LOUD: This was true of the last one too but let's face it, if you are on this page already and considering this clock then you know how dire your situation is. Don't get the clock that rolls away from you or the one that requires you to solve math problems or whatever because your sleepy mind will figure out a way to get around these supposedly "foolproof" alarms...just get this one now because you know what you really need is something so loud that it makes you get up.

With the first sonic alert clock, I did use the bed shaker and then eventually moved the clock across the room because I needed to make sure I didn't just wake up but that I also got out of bed. I would say that the bed shaker is effective for both models of this clock but to me it is more of an extra which I don't need at this time. It would probably be most effective in situations where you aren't trying to wake up your whole house or apt (not an issue for me right now) and in cases where the individual requiring the clock is not necessarily a "hibernating bear" but actually hard of hearing.

My only complaint: I must be putting in the D battery wrong or something because both the new one and old one would never run off of just the battery. I would LOVE IT if I could make the clock run off of battery sometimes because if the power goes out and then comes back on while I'm asleep I just have a clock blinking "12:00" at me and absolutely no alarm clock. I'll edit this post when I figure out what I am doing wrong just in case others have experienced the same issue with the battery.
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This works great for me! I have found that if I am leaving the car, to press and hold the device button for 2-5 seconds, until I hear the power down sound works to pause my iPhone automatically. So then when I get back into the car, I press and hold the button 2-5 seconds until I hear the power up sound, then if I short press the button once it "un-pauses" my iPhone and resumes exactly where I left off, I don't even need to take the phone out of my pocket. It also works to simply short press the device button once to pause the device, which in turn pauses the iPhone, to use while in the car, but when I leave the vehicle, it seems only prudent to disconnect the bluetooth to avoid any signal confusion and to speed up the reconnection process. I love that this is portable and I can move it from vehicle to vehicle. I can, after I have exited my vehicle (and thus disconnected), use my phone to call or browse or use some other app. As long as I don't change the music from its paused position, when I return to the vehicle and reconnect and short push the button to unpause it the music, it resumes exactly where I left off, without even taking the phone out of my pocket. For a vehicle that does not have bluetooth capability, this is a great electronic!
2730283
I looked and looked for an automatic litter box after my divorce.  I absolutely HATE scooping!!!  I was willing to shell out some big bucks, too, just to save myself from the daily scoop.  Then, I stumbled across this little baby on Amazon and thought, "Eh, the reviews are good, price is very cheap...oh, OK, I'll give it a try!"  Well, this box is proof that you don't need high-tech to be a great idea.  You just roll this over, bang the bottom, roll it back and slide out the catch bin.  Viola!  NO MORE SCOOPING!

It took my cats a bit to get used to this because of the cover.  I actually had to physically remove the old litterbox before they'd deign to use this one.  But, now they use it without issue, and life is much, much easier.  Two thumbs way up!!
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I bought this a few years ago...being used to the average two button mouse it took a little while getting used to.  However, now I won't use anything else!  I wish they came out with a cordless version.  It fits my hand so well and the buttons that were a little awkward to use at first are now so easy to use and well placed.  I scroll and click with my thumb and move the wheel with my forefinger.  The other two programmable buttons to the right of the wheel are clicked with your middle and ring fingers, and the whole device fits my hand like a glove.  You barely have to move your fingers to use the buttons, once you get used to the layout and you can even place the trackball horizontally or diaganolly in front of you (which I do) - which is why I don't ever feel "awkward" the way one of the reviewers does.  If you place the trackball vertically with the cord facing north, you will ulitmately have a fatigued hand.  But after getting used to the layout of this trackball, you don't have to keep it vertical anymore and can place it any way you like.  Once placed in a position that is comfortable, it is so natural to operate that using a mouse again is so uncomfortable.  If you have the patience to try this out, I highly recommend it.  I haven't been able to find a cordless trackball that even comes close to this...pity!

EDIT FROM ORIGINAL POST:  It is now September of 2009 and I still have - and love - my Trackball Explorer!  I wish I could find another, but currently Amazon has a new one from a seller for $699.  That's about $650 over my price range.  My Trackball has been dropped a million times and although it's starting to fizz out on me every now and again, it's been with me for 10 years.  I don't want to part with it but I think it's been dropped one too many times.  All the buttons work and the ball still rolls as smooth as the day I bought it, but the circuits/wires inside the base short out if I bump them in a certain way, so I try to keep it as still as possible now.  This little old man still has spunk in him though.  I'm considering a Logitech Cordless Optical TrackMan next.  It's the closest I can find to my Trackball Explorer.  I contacted Microsoft and asked them to reconsider manufacturing these again.  They told me (paraphrased here) "Sorry, but no."  Well, Logitech, the (track)ball is in your court now, please make one almost exactly like this!
1115829
I purchased this keypad because I was tired of paying my security company $200 every time they needed to come out and do simple tasks for me. I had to replace a wireless window contact since I broke the first one while changing the battery. This required me to enter a serial number in the keypad to register the new contact. I had a 6150rf, which was not user friendly. By purchasing this one, I can now do all the programming myself without having to call my expensive alarm company.
It was so easy to hook up..turn off the power, take the old one out, and power up! I read a lot on the net, and also watched a lot of youtube videos just in case I ran into problems (which I didnt). My pad was set to "16", which is what a I needed actually (some reviewers said to set it to 31, but this didn't work for me). I have since programmed a bunch of stuff, with no issues, including changing out my old wireless CO detectors, and using the alpha keypad for easier zone descriptions. Very easy, and definitely worth the $100+!
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I love my Kindle!  I was debating and looking around for awhile before I finally chose this one and I am so glad that I did!  The deciding factor was the Mayday button.  I mean who doesn't want to get instant help right there on your screen without having to dial a number, press a bunch of keys and listen to music with static in it only to get either disconnected or transferred all over town!  One of the best decisions I've ever made.  And, it doesn't even come with a book of instructions because everything is pretty much self-explanatory.  So easy to use!
2501662
***Love how easy it is to now control my target pendant lamps! I am just too lazy to bend down and turn them off. This has saved my back and energy!

*****UPDATE***After a month of use it has finally gave out. I am now looking for something more long term.
3856978
Easy, quick and practical.  With the on/off buttons, I am able to use all or none and don't need to plug in and pull out.  It's great!
2065871
Thank you! So happy I didn't have to go to the dealership to get a new key! Ordered this then took it to an auto key replacement store and they were able to cut and program my fob with no problem. Saved me over $200!
117924
Yes, yes, yes, yes! No more driving 30 minutes to a SAMs! This busy mommy is staying in! I set it up on the subscribe and save! I don't even have to do anything anymore!
3377235
not heavy like the easy button, but the BS button was enjoyed by my brother in-law as a joke gift, because he is always saying this is BS lol
576553
I can't believe any remote control produced after 1985 would omit Fast-Forward and Rewind buttons.
When was the last time you sat through an entire movie or TV Show without going back or fast-forwarding through commercials?
Well, you won't be doing that with the Magic Remote.

I called LG and the courteous man on the line explained that to fast-forward all I need to do is:
1. Press the tiny button under the number nine, which brings up a soft menu on the screen.
2. Carefully navigate to the fast-forward icon with the arrow keys or red mouse indicator.
3. Click on the fast-forward icon
4. When you want to resume playing, just navigate to the Play icon,
5. Click on the Play icon.
6. Press the tiny button under the 9 again to close the menu.
7. Wait for the other menu that somehow appeared to time out and go away.
And Bob's your uncle.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

He tried to tell me that different set top boxes have different codes, blah, blah, blah. That's a bunch of Baloney Sausage. Since this remote is obviously capable of sending the correct fast-forward code to the set-top box through the soft menu, it could easily send those same codes to the set-top box if the user pressed a Fast-Forward button.
The problem isn't the codes or which box I have.
The problem is THERE ARE NO FAST-FORWARD or REWIND BUTTONS ON THIS REMOTE.

I asked to lodge a formal complaint in the hopes that they might come up with a simple solution (such as allowing users to reprogram two of the useless colored buttons at the bottom of the remote). I was informed that my complaint would be "sent to the factory, but never acknowledged".
In other words, Use the soft menu and the horse you rode in on.

The LG Ads for the Magic Remote claim it's a "Universal Remote" and you can "Take control of your entertainment".
Nope. I have to keep my old remote and switch back an forth so I can select content with the LG remote and fast-forward with my old remote..

If you think a Universal Remote control should actually include fast-forward and rewind buttons, buy a different TV.

There's just no excuse for omitting those buttons from any remote, much less one claiming to be a "Universal" remote.
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.

If, like me, you were fooled into buying an LG TV and the Magic Remote, add your comments to this complaint. Maybe LG will listen if enough of us complain.

Are you listening LG?