spec me a sunrise alarm clock

citizenx13 · 1 Dec 2011 at 15:09

Hello yall

I am thinking of getting a sunrise alarm clock for my better half for Christmas, goggled it and hundreds options came up reviews etc.

I was wondering if anyone has one they are using or can advise on a preferred manufacturer perhaps, what to look out for and what to avoid.

Looking forward to your replies.

Cosimo · 1 Dec 2011 at 15:22

I've come across this one in my travels:

http://www.johnlewis.com/231069381/Product.aspx

elmarko · 1 Dec 2011 at 15:34

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumie-Bodyc...XEAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322753629&sr=8-1

I've used one similar to this for the last couple of years. - £59.95

Works as advertised.

Max Powers · 1 Dec 2011 at 15:44

elmarko1234 said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumie-Bodyc...XEAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322753629&sr=8-1

I've used one similar to this for the last couple of years. - £59.95

Works as advertised.

+1

I've got one similar to this, albeit the backup 'beeper' is horrendous. I turn it off and use phone alarm as a backup (although for the most part just wake up to the light)

DiCe! · 1 Dec 2011 at 15:54

Not sure that would wake me up tbh lol

Dave M · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:23

Get a plug-in timer and a bedside lamp with a 35w energy saver (150w equivalent). Those sort of lamps aren't really bright unless you're looking right at it (which you're not when you're asleep).

Rotty · 1 Dec 2011 at 17:49

It's light when I get up anyway

PermaBanned · 1 Dec 2011 at 17:51

Rotty said:
It's light when I get up anyway

This, and if the actual sunrise doesn't wake you up then i don't see how a flimsy table lamp is going to fair any better

ScoTTyBEEE · 1 Dec 2011 at 17:58

simulatorman said:
I've come across this one in my travels:

http://www.johnlewis.com/231069381/Product.aspx

Do you travel around in a Rolls Royce?

PMKeates · 1 Dec 2011 at 18:04

Lumie products are utter crap in my experience. My Lumie light is broken in many ways physically and electronically. It's junk after a few years.

citizenx13 · 6 Dec 2011 at 09:06

Thank you everyone for their input, went for the http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumie-Bodycl...2753629&sr=8-1 , see how that holds out, its a started clock so if she really likes it we can always get a better one down the road if need be

Thanks again.

Cosimo · 6 Dec 2011 at 09:56

citizenx13 said:
Thank you everyone for their input, went for the http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumie-Bodycl...2753629&sr=8-1 , see how that holds out, its a started clock so if she really likes it we can always get a better one down the road if need be

Thanks again.

Linky isn't working.

citizenx13 · 6 Dec 2011 at 10:13

Apologies

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumie-Bodyc...XEAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322753629&sr=8-1

PMKeates · 6 Dec 2011 at 10:16

I will almost guarantee you that's a poorly built piece of crap that will soon break. Every single Lumie product I have ever encountered looks like it came out of Longbridge in the 70s.

citizenx13 · 6 Dec 2011 at 10:32

PMKeates said:
I will almost guarantee you that's a poorly built piece of crap that will soon break. Every single Lumie product I have ever encountered looks like it came out of Longbridge in the 70s.

I appreciate your input mate and if it was for me yes I would spend a few extra bucks, but this is not a wife, its a GF that just needs to smile on Christmas, if it lasts 6 months I will be satisfied

Might sound silly but +-50 squid is acceptable if she wants a better one well she can shell out the £150 or so

thank you again to all that contributed :cool:

George Hincapie · 6 Dec 2011 at 12:10

I am curious as to whether these actually 'work'? Do any of you have first hand experience with this type of product?

citizenx13 · 6 Dec 2011 at 12:19

I can tell you on boxing day