Clock-Radio Reviews

Do you now how much time I spend looking for an alarm clock? I went from store to store looking and I finally came across this one which was the best. For starters I liked the fact that it was radio controlled. (I thought Walgreens had one of those, but I wasn't sure.) It means that it autonomously sets the digital clock and calendar. I like the fact that it displays seconds and has a backlight. Seconds are important for me so I am not freaked out when my alarm goes of. I had to get a battery, but I wasn't which type and I did find out. One turndown though was the fact that there is no themometer on this clock and I need to know the temparature so I know how hot it is in the room. I was a bit shocked but overall it seemed to be working out. I would suggest it.

With this, you can see weather at a first glance. That way you don't waste time going back to change when you didn't dress properly for the weather. comes with a sensor for freeze alert, tempature, time of day, weather trend, clock, and more! But the price is not cheap. $200 is alot. It may not be worth it to people who like a short repert, but a weather reporter who wants full updates, this is for you. comes with the unit and a transmitter for outside weather and info. even better, the clock is atomic.

Overall, a good weather center.also try sharper image's talking clock radio+ weather center with aluminum cone speakers.

This clock is great for waking up with. It features Great speakers, alarm clock, AM/FM radio, weather center, and backlit light that changes color according to the temperture. It is great. The weather center is a first glance weather report. very cool. The clock talks, telling the time and weather. Even better, it has a radio. The weather center is good, But if you just want a in-depth radio report, get the $200. But, overall, this clock is great if you want to wake up with a quick weather report. comes with the base unit, and the transmitter for getting weather information.

Overall, another great weather center. From Sharper image.

No deal here.

Played with the display. Really nice. Picks up local TV stations and weather stations. Can record voice memos. Really nice unit.

I spent a lot of time looking on Amazon for a clock/radio/cd device. The dual alarms - both with CD (pick your own track), radio or alarm (which is ding, ding, ding not the type that will sent you into cardiac arrest every morn), semi-forward facing speakers, nap timer, and other features, make this a keeper in my book. I've had it a week (as of 9/18/2003). The unit is heavy, but that enables 1 hand operation of the buttons so the unit stays put. CD sound is rich, however it won't rattle your windows, but in the bedroom we don't want our music to be too intrusive...The radio sound quality is less robust than than the CD quality - that may be my station...The only feature I'd prefer is a jack for headphones (then I could rattle my ears and block out my wifes snoring). I'm very pleased with this buy.

This is a nice clock radio. But it is hard to see at night becaue it sits at an angle. The worst thing is that it does not have a battery backup. Which does not make sense, because the power is going to go out at some point. The best feature is the digital tuner.

TEAC has a winner with this nostalgia radio. How I remember listening to the radio in my youth before going off to sleep. Styling is classic and functions are effortless.

This is a good buy for the price. Had no problems with the clock.Even the recorder works great. Would definitely recommend it.

Bought this Zenith for a friend, who took it to his office. Definitely a conversation piece. Radio works great indoors. Good buy for the price

After the warranty period expired I noticed that the device starts "losing" memory -- where you may have started with 15 minutes available for messages it would go down to four minutes, 3 minutes, and now, my machine thinks it is full all the time. I erase all the mailboxes, clear the greeting, all to no avail. I called Panasonic and they give you a reset procedure that simply does not work (hold down mute, hold, and transfer buttons while plugging in then press #3). It has been a horrible experience.

FEATURES, FEATURES, FEATURES. You should give this a try. I have waited for a great phone and it's now here. I got a great price. Going to buy another handset. I Like using belt clip (which is very secure on phone)and speaker phone on the handset when I'm on hold. I just clip it to my shirt and continue my life. You can adjust volume on handset, on base, for ringer and volume for Monitoring answering machine. Which I forgot to turn on.
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Love the NOT TO SHORT phone. I can put it on my shoulder again. Love the light up display. Love the easy menu's. Really love the one touch dial of last 5 calls. Love the Add to phone book.

SPEAKER PHONE IS CLEAR! But callers can still tell its a speaker phone. Haven't needed to use Booster yet. Manual is big help and clear. It's a very attractive phone. I've seen some reviews here that knock the volume. No real problem here. Use it by my computer all the time. No interference.

I wish it could set ring tones for specific callers. That would be very convienient. Especially if it could be set to ring differently for Out of Area or Anonymous calls. Darn telesellers.

I also wish it would learn to fix dinner. Still waiting for that feature too.

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I bought and tried three different 5.8GHZ phones available on the market... Uniden, VTech, and the Panasonic. The following is what I found:

Uniden
The Uniden looks good, but only performs decently. The handset is a bit big and clunky, and fairly heavy too. The worse feature of the phone is the ear piece. It sounds very tinny and not really that impressive for a phone of this quality and price. It's like talking to someone with a tin can up to your ear... all treble and no bass... doesn't sound natural. Probably the worse sounding ear piece I've ever heard on a phone.

VTech
First of all, it doesn't truly utilize 5.8GHZ technology... it's 2.4 one way and 5.8 the other... so this still can cause problems with outside interference and computer networks. The phone performs fairly well, but there was nothing that special about it's performance or features. A 2.4GHZ phone for more than $50 less would perform the same.

Panasonic
WOW! BY FAR THE BEST PHONE ON THE MARKET. I honestly found no flaws with this phone. Great range (further than the other two), never experienced static once, great sound and clarity from the ear piece, really nice answering machine and caller id features, very clear displays,.. the lists goes on. Just an all around great phone. I'm glad I tested them all out to see what was the best bang for my buck... the Panasonic 5.8GHZ phone blows the other 5.8ghz phones out of the water... it's not even close. If I hadn't tried them all, I may have been satisified with the other 2, but having tried the Panasonic, I wouldn't even consider the Uniden or VTech phones... they are mediocre in comparison to the Pansonic... yet cost the same price.

Go with the Panasonic... I love it. Best phone I've ever owned.