Nice features for a good price
Pros:
Decent Sound Quality, Good Radio Reception, and Fairly Realistic Nature Sounds
Cons:
Alarm shut-off dangerously close to snooze button, takes some time to program.
The Bottom Line:
Though this isn't the most feature-packed alarm clock on the market, for the price, it is a good choice.
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Author's Review
I was recently looking to purchase an alarm clock that I could program on a 5-day schedule (I sleep in on the weekends). After shopping around a bit, I decided to try the Timex T307S Alarm Clock. After using it for a few days, I've decided that it's a keeper.
The most notable features of this alarm clock are the "nature sounds" and the dual alarm feature. I prefer to set a nature sound (ocean surf) to go off at 6:45, and then have the radio come on at 7:00. The nature sound isn't so "alarming" that it shocks me out of my sleep, and once the radio comes on, I'm just about ready to wake up.
Another nice feature is the ability to set the sleep volume to a different volume from the alarm, which is handy if you prefer a very quiet sleep function (like I do), and a louder alarm.
The only minor complaint I have is that the alarm shut-off button is dangerously close to the snooze button, and it would be very easy to turn off the alarm and oversleep, when you intended to hit the snooze. However, this hasn't happened to me yet.
Also, as a byproduct of the alarms being fairly involved, I had to spend a good amount of time reading the manual to figure out how the clock works. This isn't a big deal, but it isn't the most intuitive product in the world...
The backlit display has three brightness settings. Since the clock is fairly close to my head while I'm sleeping, I selected the dimmest option, which helps prevent me from being distracted by the light, but is still bright enough for me to see if I should wake up in the middle of the night and wonder how much more time I've got to sleep.
The sound quality is pretty good, considering the relatively small size of the speaker. The nature sounds are pretty good and though there are some that I don't particularly care for, there is a wide enough selection that I've found a couple that suit my needs.
The radio tuner is pretty good, too, considering it uses a simple wire antenna. I managed to pick up a pretty good signal from several stations, which was nice. Your mileage in this department may definitely vary, however.
All in all, this is a pretty good alarm clock for a good price. Though not perfect, I have been very happy with it.
