CD Radio/Alarm Clock with Sound Soother 20 and Tal SI686YYY

Pros: Very convenient, great features, cool factor
Cons: Expensive

See if you can follow me here: Most of us buy an alarm clock about every decade or so and when we do so, we spend less than $50. Well less than $50. Right? Imagine my surprise when I parents came home with the Sharper Image CD/Radio?/Alarm clock. ...

Pros: Compact unit, nice looking, combines several features
Cons: Poor sound, some features annoying, too expensive for what you get

This combination AM/FM/CD player/Sound Soother is a nice idea and packaged into a small unit that is attractive and fits nicely on the bedside table. The price of close to $200 however leads one to believe the sound and quality will be much better than ...

Pros: Great idea.
Cons: Faulty product (twice) and bad customer service.

I was excited to have the opportunity to choose the music that I would wake up to. Unfortunately, I soon found that my cds weren't spinning freely, and were actually getting scratched by the device. I sent the unit back to Sharper Image for repair but the one they returned did exactly the same thing.

The worst part about it was they offered to pay for my shipping costs, but didn't in the end citing some lame technicality. I would recommend you stay clear of this company and it's products.

Pros: A little pricey for what it is, but if it works it's worth it.
Cons: The sound could be a little clearer.

This is one of the better ways to wake up. I have to wake at regular interval for my baby (has a feeding problem) and this has been amazing. I researched many sites to find advice on being brought gently to life in the early hours and found some stories on five fab mums site about different alarm clocks. This was one of the best.