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Pros - Exceptional sound quality for an alarm clock. Attractive design. Easy to use.cons - Display is too bright - should have dimmer control.
I searched the world over for a unit that does all the things this one does. An amazingly versitile unit. It hits all the right buttons and it is user friendly. You have choices of nature sounds, radio, beeper, and CD's in any combination, in multiple volumes for alarms, sleep sounds, or cat naps. It does so many different things so well and in various combinations. I have not seen another single unit that can match it at any price.
The sound from the speakers on FM stations was defective - scratchy, as if speakers had been "blown through" with high intensity music. I guess they also don't have confidence in the product. Sadly this was a major disappointment. Was a Christmas gift for my wife. I looked far and wide for a clock radio with sounds for falling asleep and CD player. I had seen another bad review but decided to risk it anyway. Although I asked for replacement, they simply gave me credit through Amazon. I had to return item to the 3rd part seller (at my expense).
Too bad quality control is not there. Initially, CD player was working, but exhibited same problem with sound quality from speakers. Was excited that this was the one. The radio has a nice concept and design. It was not an issue of FM reception. Then it stopped working altogether. I would suggest don't bother with this product. No dice.
I'm rating two stars, because it should've lasted a lot longer. The main reason that this was purchased was for the CD player and the secondary reason was for the alarm clock.
It was never moved from her dresser or misused. We purchased this for my daughter for her birthday because she likes to fall asleep to her relaxation music or to lullabies.
Since we paid $70 for it when it was new, I'm having a hard time going out and looking for a new one right now after such a short time. We really liked everything about it and were happy while it lasted.
It is now a year and a half later and the CD part has stopped working. I could've gotten a plain alarm clock much cheaper.
I would steer clear of this one because it's just not dependable at all.
I tried to set the alarm, and realized I had to press the alarm 1 button over and over to get it to work, the reverse track button wouldn't function unless you braced the unit with two hands and pushed really hard, and the first CD I played skipped repeatedly, (this CD has never had a problem playing on other units). Don't buy it. Timex is throwing away whatever brand equity they have left marketing this junk.
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