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CASIO TQ140-1 Travel Alarm Clock
Product Descriptionbeeper alarm
Most Recent Customer ReviewsDate : 2010-03-07
Summary : Basic Casio Alarm Clock
I bought this clock in January 2010 from JustCalculators for $13.99 with free shipping (no super saver shipping minimum either). I would recommend this seller, who shipped promptly. For some reason another seller thinks that this clock should sell for $45.99. Please. This is just your very basic alarm clock. I bought it because my old Casio one, extremely similar but made in Japan, was 40 (yes, you read right) years old, and started working erratically.
This clock, made in China, looks very plastic in person, but not too unattractive. Because of other reviews, I wanted to see how it would work for at least a month before reviewing. So far, it has kept flawless time. Also, I have not experienced the problems others have of the alarm not going off at the exact time. However, I tend to set it for an hourly/half hour time, like 6 or 6:30 a.m. versus something like 6:20, which might make a difference. The only thing that I don't like about it is that it's not too easy to read the clock in the dark. The hands light up, but the numbers don't. My old one has a button you could press that would light up the entire dial. That feature is lacking on this clock.
In the meantime, after I bought this clock, my old Casio alarm clock started working regularly again. Figures. I don't own much that is older than that first Casio clock. Let's hope this second one is so durable. This review will be promptly updated in the event that any problems arise with the new clock.
Date : 2010-03-05
Summary : An other colour...
I've ordered this alarm clock from Chelsea Watch, but the item we've got does not have a black dial--as pictured. They sent us one with a white dial and black numbers, which is not as stylish me thinks. If you're looking for one with the black dial, as we did, consider buying it elsewhere.
Date : 2009-07-26
Summary : I've been looking for this clock everywhere!!!!!!
I just bought this for a friend. I have the white version of this clock, and this cheap, simple little thing has been waking me up on time for the past 14 years. It's still ticking. Couldn't tellyou when last I changed the battery. The battery lasts pretty long before it dies. I change it before that happenes. Anyways, it's the best and the cheapest. I can't understand the digital stuff, and I don't trust them. I will stick to the basics. Simplicity equals less headaches!
Date : 2009-06-15
Summary : It's a clock. It works
I have a $400 phone with WinMo 6.1 Pro that is incapable of dealing with alarms. So I bought this $9.99 clock that just works. The numbers are bright, it is small. There is one button to adjust the alarm and the clock itself. There is a big button that shows if the alarm is engaged. Back to basics. I am in love with it already.
Date : 2008-11-01
Summary : Good value for money
I've owned two of these for years, they've taken a lot of abuse (we have two small boys) and still work great. Yes, the alarm setting can be off by a bit, but consistently by the same amount. So once you figure out by how much, you can easily make the correct adjustment. A small inconvenience in my opinion, considering the cost and overall quality- they do keep the time accurately. Also, a nice snooze and crescendo feature, not too annoying but loud enough. All in all, a great value.
Update 1/09 Change of features: I just got another one, and noticed they no longer have the snooze and crescendo features. Will see if the reliability is the same as before.
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