Travel clock recommendations
Jun 19th, 2009, 08:16 AM
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Travel clock recommendations
I am in need of a good and reliable travel clock - one that is small (only bringing carry-on baggage for three weeks in Spain), basic, and with a loud and reliable alarm. A lighted face would also be a plus for those first few jet-lagged nights when I find myself waking up at odd hours.
Last summer I bought a small very expensive travel clock, and it was so complicated, I had a terrible time using it. Too many functions!
Anyone have a favorite tried-and-true "simple" travel clock?
Brand name, price, and source would also be great if you respond to this post!
Last summer I bought a small very expensive travel clock, and it was so complicated, I had a terrible time using it. Too many functions!
Anyone have a favorite tried-and-true "simple" travel clock?
Brand name, price, and source would also be great if you respond to this post!
Jun 19th, 2009, 08:46 AM
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I have several, I think one I particularly like is just a travel clock by a regular brand you can buy at a AAA travel store, for example (I think Franzus, but am not sure). It's about a 2 inch square.
The problem with most of the others I have is they have sort of this high-pitched beep as the alarm and it is not super loud. They are all pretty much alike in that regard, I think.
All of the ones I had were reliable in terms of working as long as you set them properly. I did have a cheap Timex one once, it's true, that wasn't too reliable as it kept going off all the time even when it wasn't set to go off. I mean it would go off at the time set even if the alarm switch was set "off". It couldn't tell the difference in off and on.
The problem with most of the others I have is they have sort of this high-pitched beep as the alarm and it is not super loud. They are all pretty much alike in that regard, I think.
All of the ones I had were reliable in terms of working as long as you set them properly. I did have a cheap Timex one once, it's true, that wasn't too reliable as it kept going off all the time even when it wasn't set to go off. I mean it would go off at the time set even if the alarm switch was set "off". It couldn't tell the difference in off and on.
Jun 19th, 2009, 08:49 AM
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I have a cheap Timex travel clock that I bought about 10 years ago for around $9 at Walmart or someplace like that. Blue Indiglo face, big numbers, snooze button, totally easy to use. It's about 2" x 2" and unfolds to sit up. I know I've seen them in the stores since then, so I assume it's still being made. Highly recommended.
I also have an alarm on my watch, so if we have to get up early to make a flight, or something important, I set both of them, just in case.
The cellphone is a good suggestion, but I usually don't bring my on vacation overseas.
I also have an alarm on my watch, so if we have to get up early to make a flight, or something important, I set both of them, just in case.
The cellphone is a good suggestion, but I usually don't bring my on vacation overseas.
Jun 19th, 2009, 09:01 AM
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I like the big numbers on the LLBean travel clock:
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...rom=SR&feat=sr
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Jun 19th, 2009, 09:06 AM
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We have a Timevision travel alarm clock that I purchased from magellan.com in 2004. I love this clock...we have yet to change the batteries! The alarm itself is fairly loud, and the numbers are large enough that you can actually read them. I guess my only complaint, although very minor, is that the numbers aren't backlit.
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Jun 19th, 2009, 09:08 AM
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I second the LL Bean travel clock. I like it so much that I use it as my bedside clock. It folds flat and only lights up when you touch it; the light goes off after a few seconds so the light doesn't bother you while sleeping. Also shows temperature.
Jun 19th, 2009, 09:10 AM
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I used to bring a travel alarm clock that i bought from Brookstone. It's quite small, about 2.5"x2.5". However, I don't use it anymore for trips. Instead, I use my Timex Ironman watch for alarm, plus my cellphone. Since I need those 2 things anyway, I don't need to pack an additional clock.
Jun 19th, 2009, 02:44 PM
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I do have a cell phone, and can program the alarm. I will probably use it as a back-up, but I have an early morning connection to make the second day after I arrive in Madrid from the West Coast USA, and because of the time-change I want to be absolutely sure I don't oversleep. The Timex clock sounds like a good bet - I'll look for one.
Jun 19th, 2009, 08:33 PM
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Another vote for your cell phone. Mine's an iPhone, and I can choose from a number of different alarms, can vary the volume, and also have it vibrate. There's also a snooze setting.
I use it even when I'm at home, and it reliably wakes me, even through ear plugs. Enormous, brightly lit screen.
I use it even when I'm at home, and it reliably wakes me, even through ear plugs. Enormous, brightly lit screen.
