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Yamaha hasn’t exactly been knocking down doors when it comes to cool and noteworthy gadgets, but that is all about to change thanks to the TSX-W80.  At first glance it appears to be your standard bedside alarm clock, but stare a little closer and you’ll notice the built-in iPod dock.  But what’s even cooler is the included wireless dock that lets you stream your tunes sans wires to the system’s speaker system.  And of course you’ll also find an FM/AM radio with presets as well as digital clock and alarm.  There’s no word on a price but expect it sometime this December, that is if it ever comes out in the States.

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Newegg has the Jensen JIMS185BK Docking Digital Music System for iPod for a great low deal.  This system includes an iPod dock, aux input, alarm clock with sleep and snooze, remote and more.  It’s …Continue reading: Jensen JIMS185BK Docking Digital Music System for iPod – $25 Shipped

Sure, I could use my iPhone’s calendar to plan my day, but that wouldn’t be nearly as fun as the Magnet Clock.  Just stick the clock to your fridge and arrange the iconic chips in accordance to what time you want to perform that activity.  I’m particularly fond of the humping stick figures.  What about you?

As of right now the Magnet Clock appears to be conceptual only, but hopefully its designer, Designplus, well send it to production.

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Growing up I had a clock that featured an orb of light (i.e. lamp) that as my alarm time approached it would get gradually brighter.  The theory was that your brain would sense the change in light and the whole waking up process would be more natural and less painful.  Philips HF3490 Wake-up Light alarm clock does the exact same thing, but features a detachable iPod dock and an optional FM radio with 4 nature sounds.  Unlike my childhood version, though, this one can also gradually dim to help you drift off to sleep.

You can pre-order the Philips HF3490 Wake-up Light alarm clock from Amazon for $200.

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Buy.com is selling the Memorex MI2001FM Speaker System for iPod for the Net’s best price.  The features include an iPod dock, alarm clock clock, large display, line in jack and speakers.  It’s …Continue reading: Memorex MI2001FM Speaker System for iPod – $33 Shipped

Bang & Olufsen have long been known for their unconventional approach to product design, but no other product in the company’s history has been as unusual as the BeoTime.  Taking the shape of a flute, it features 3 monochrome displays that can be controlled by a square directional pad.  Function wise the BeoTime can be programmed to turn on and off your lights, TV and sound system at set times and also serve as a sleep timer for those that like to lull themselves to sleep with the sound of TV or radio.  Alternatively, the BeoTime also features a built-in chime to wake you up in the morning and a motion sensor that will not only activate its display when moved, but orientate the displays according to how it’s held.

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Buy.com has a low price for the La Crosse Technology WT-5110U-CBP Atomic Projection Alarm Clock.  It includes a atomic clock, alarm, projector for displaying the time on the ceiling and indoor temperature with humidity.  They’ve got it for …Continue reading: La Crosse Technology WT-5110U-CBP Atomic Projection Alarm Clock – $27 Shipped

There is no limit to these cryptic alarm clocks.  The Finger Dance Alarm Clock will have you doing a Simon Says gig as soon as the alarm bells begin to blare.  Just in case you were born post Simon Says’ peak of popularity, it means you’ll have to push the buttons in the same sequence they light up.  Since I’m a repeat snoozer – I use my iPhone which takes one button mash – I should probably sign myself up for this.  They’re currently out of stock but you can eventually grab one for £9.99 ($16 US).

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Amazon boasts the best deal on the Net for the La Crosse Technology WS-9520U Wireless Projection Weather Station.  It’s $89.95 – $52.39 instant savings  + free shipping = $37.56 shipped! Features include an Atomic clock, 24 hour forecast icons that can be projected, dual alarm, snooze and more.

For those of you who love pressing snooze for a good hour before rising but wish you had better willpower, enter the iLuv iMM153.  All the normal clock dock functions apply here with the exception of the bed shaker.  The product page doesn’t really divulge how it works exactly so I’ll go ahead and guess.  I bet it’s slightly weighted so it stays on your bed.  I bet it also acts as a snooze button, though you should be able to toggle that option on and off.  I also bet you are supposed to put it under your pillow for maximum vibration.  It would be cool if they came out with a giant subwoofer you could put under your bed that just vibrated you awake.  Insert awesome joke here “             “.  I like the idea and would love to give it a shot since I love to hate my snooze patterns.  On sale this July for $60.

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