Lumie Bodyclocks

Shure · 15 Sep 2006 at 12:06

I am absoloutely terrible for waking up in the morning to the point where I'm virtually late for work every day!

This clock appears to be the kind of thing I'm looking for... http://www.lumie.com/bodyclocks/index.htm
Has anyone got one of these of have any views?

jpmonkey69 · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:23

My mate has one, but still manages to not get out of bed until at least 1pm! :rolleyes:

glitch · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:37

I've got a relatively mild form of SAD and the only thing that wakes me up reliably is the Bodyclock Advanced. Well worth the £100.

However don't underestimate the value of a good, early night. If you're buring the candle at both ends it won't help much!

fatiain · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:42

A TON FOR A BLOODY ALARM CLOCK!!! Jebus.

Jono · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:43

fatiain said:
A TON FOR A BLOODY ALARM CLOCK!!! Jebus.

They are very good tho, I want one. I've slept at someone's house who had one, got me up nice and early even though I'd had a late night

fatiain · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:44

Jono said:
They are very good tho, I want one. I've slept at someone's house who had one, got me up nice and early even though I'd had a late night

For that money, I'd want it to wake you up with sexual favours and breakfast in bed.

Cybermyk · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:53

Last thing I want when I wake up is a light glaring in my eyes. I'd prefer a teamaker.

MasterMike · 15 Sep 2006 at 13:59

The same effect can be gained by sleeping with the curtains open.

Shure · 15 Sep 2006 at 14:01

MasterMike said:
The same effect can be gained by sleeping with the curtains open.

Only works in the summer though

Hate · 15 Sep 2006 at 14:11

I had one, my thoughts

1) its very cheap and plastic
2) its very flimsy (mine has broken after 6 months use)
3) waking up with a light shining in your eyes is far from pleasant
4) it didn't seem to help me wake up "more refreshed" or "naturally" at all
5) a cheaper alternative is a desk lamp on a timer

greengiant · 15 Sep 2006 at 14:37

fatiain said:
A TON FOR A BLOODY ALARM CLOCK!!! Jebus.

However if, like me, you suffer from SAD, then it is money well spent.

I feel much refreshed waking up to a simulated dawn, rather than a beeping alarm in a darkened room. Yes, it seems a lot of money, but it's been one of the best things I have bought.

You could say sleep with the curtains open, however that doesn't help much in midwinter in Scotland when it is still pitch black outside!

--
Brian

Neoni · 15 Sep 2006 at 14:44

today i awoke at 1.30pm jobs a good un'

sunama · 15 Sep 2006 at 16:46

I have something very similar to this:

http://www.britebox.co.uk/dawn2dusk.php

Go to the bottom of the page and its a little light switch. Replace your normal light switch in your bedroom with this one and you can use it to simulate dusk. I have 4 spotlights hooked up to this and they all point at my bed, so in the morning, instead of an alarm clock I use this to wake me up.

Take note though, that this thing shouldnt be used as your main lighting, it should only be used as your alarm system. It has a max load of 200w, so 4 spotlights, using 50w bulbs is the maximum. You should have another light fitting connected to a different switch for ordinary day to day use.

I had this installed when my house flat was rewired.

Le_Petit_Lapin · 15 Sep 2006 at 17:05

Why dont you just wire up a cattle prod to your regular alarmclock and attach it to your hand/feet/genetalia?

That'll wake you up in the morning.

sunama · 15 Sep 2006 at 17:12

iCraig · 15 Sep 2006 at 17:12

The key is to never sleep.

Ever since I started work and couldn't afford to be late, I haven't gone to bed.

*twitch*

Sone · 15 Sep 2006 at 18:01

Le_Petit_Lapin said:
Why dont you just wire up a cattle prod to your regular alarmclock and attach it to your genetalia?

lol, the alarmcock

Shure · 19 Sep 2006 at 21:13

Managed to get a bit of a result on this tonight...
I was browsing Boots in meadowhall only to find it reduced to £50 down from £100.
£50 is much more bearable to live with for an alarm clock!