MagnasonicProjection Alarm Clock with AM/FM Radio, Battery Backup, Auto Time Set, Dual Alarm, Nap/Sleep Timer, Indoor Temperature/Date Display with Dimming & 3.5mm Audio Input - Black (EAAC601)

I like a dedicated alarm clock, I can't use my phone and I want one that displays the time so I don't also need a clock. I also wanted it to be a radio for when I want that. I wanted it to have the ability to set two alarms. I wanted it to be made by an English speaking company.All that said, this is a great alarm clock that fits those parameters. It has a few extras like the AUX port, temperature, and the projector but they aren't why I'm writing this review; it's because after looking at and trying many alarms clocks, I finally found one that understands I don't want a usb port or any of that nonsense, I need an alarm clock first and foremost. It dims the screen to an acceptable level and has intuitive controls, that HUGE. Attention to detail like the ability to set a date range for when the alarm times are, another MASSIVE win. Separate station settings per alarm is not a feature I cared about as I like the standard beeping but having it is such a sign of QUALITY. It's a $30 dollar alarm clock, why do I care so much? I am passionate enough to write a review because it really does its best to be an ALARM CLOCK over anything else: it's not a radio first, it's not a power brick for your phone, and it's not a charging pad either, it's an alarm clock. It's designed with quality and functionality in mind, with a clear attention to detail I can't over state. I hate bright lights, I really hope it can dim; it can, and from what I can tell, one mode turns off the backlight do that at night, meaning it doesn't glow at all if you don't want it to. These are the clear signs of development and thoughtful design I DESPERATELY wanted and couldn't find, until I found this alarm clock. I'm sorry if this doesn't make much sense but I am writing this after being hit with the inspiration that I have to share how I feel about this clock in hopes others also buy it because I'm sure they'll be blown away as well.

So far it has been a great purchase. The clock set the time itself. Also the long lasting thin battery was great as well, so I don't have to rely on a 9v. My favorite part is the projecting of the time on the ceiling. My be sits up high from my night stand and this keep me from having to roll over to see the time and I was able to eliminate an extra clock that I had on the other side of my bedroom just so I wouldn't have to roll over. The projection also flips 180 degrees and can also project the temperature inside the house, or the time but not at the same instance, you have to choose. Also, the image projected is still in the old style of clocks that are digital with red numbers. I do think the temperature feature is misleading when purchasing this clock. It seems to only tell the temperature inside the house (which I already know what it is cause I set it). Also, the alarm feature to be able to set just the m-f or just the weekend or just one day is nice. However, I do feel that there is a drawback to that because there are two alarms that you can set and designate each as m-f, sat-sun, or a specific day of the week, but it's more difficult to set for a random one off day that you so happen to have an early morning appointment before work. You would have to reprogram one of your two alarms just for that one instance and then go back later and change it back. It would be neat if there could be like a one instance alarm feature. It does though come with a nap feature that goes from 90 mins downward. Some reviews before were talking about the display screen being too bright but it does allow you to have the screen -bright,-dimmed, -or back light off. So if the screen is too bright then dimm it or hit the button again to turn the back light off. Then it looks like a watch without a backlight. The projection still work even without the back light. Another feature that would have been nice that they should add in the future is the ability to increase the projected size of the clock time. You can currently change the focus, but for some people like me who wears glasses and wake up in the middle of the night without them on, being able to blow up the size of the image without sitting to clock lower to the ground would be a nice touch to add. Although with mine on my nightstand I can see it just fine but being nearsighted when I don't have my glasses on it can be a little less clear, and I am thinking this could be a problem for some especially if you have a low ceiling or wall that is not far away enough. Also, as a person who's previous clock alarm was a sonic alarm loud alarm with bed vibration (alarm clock made with people hard of hearing in mind) I was use to a loud alarm because I am a hard sleeper. This alarm is rather mild compared to that, it would have been nice to have a volume adjustment to the alarm loudness so I could amp it up a little bit. However, it still wakes me up, so I am good with it. Overall, I think it's a great clock for the money, let's just see how long it last. (Picture taken from my bed of the projected time, and picture of the clock on dimmed display)

Have to read instructions. Not intuitive. Got the radio to work--works well except that there are three levels of volume and I wanted it quieter for during the night. I like the projector of time. I wanted it for traveling and it is small enough to wrap in the suitcase. Have not read all of the instructions for setting alarm and temp So far, what I wanted. Disply is large and quite bright blue. Delivered in two days!! Appreciated for my unexpected trip by plane.