I had a clock for years that I loved that quit working on me. It had a lightbulb behind the clock that flashed when the alarm went off. I didn't need a bed shaker, because it was so bright it could wake up the dead. It didn't matter how bright it was outside or if I had my back turned to the clock, it would wake me up. Well, I discovered that my favorite clock was no longer made, so I was forced to look elsewhere. I noticed that clocks with strobe lights didn't work for me at all. Then I ran across this clock and hoped that the flashing lights would be powerful enough. I also needed a smoke alarm, so I decided to purchase this clock as well as the smoke alarm that was made to activate this clock in case of a fire. So you can imagine my disappointment when the flashing lights didn't wake me up. I had the blinds closed and it was overcast and raining outside. I also had my back turned to the clock. I believe if I was facing the clock, it would have woken me up. However, I discovered that the lights only flash 4 times and then pause before flashing again. I believe that If it was a continuous flash, it would have eventually woken me up. As a result, I am now having to use the bed shaker, which I really didn't want to use. That's why I only gave this clock a three star rating. My recommendation to the manufacturer is to make this clock bigger and add more flashing lights. I am keeping this clock and smoke alarm system, because I really needed the smoke alarm. See my other review for the smoke alarm.

I wanted an extremely simple and functional alarm clock. Except the simplicity, it is full of useful functions - it even works as a receiver in the wireless alerting system allowing me to know when if there is a fire etc. This proved to be the right choice for me!

Excellent

i have bought it and it has really helped me in many ways, especially since i'm partially haering impaired. the functions of the clock truly enhance its attractiveness as a model clock that serves the function of the needy people(the deaf). although there is the price that really troubled me at first. other than that, its awesome. i really hope more is too come to help me more.

Ok, so I bought this clock 7 years ago. For the most part, I've been pleased with the clock. I really like the fact that it wakes me up when my phone rings. A couple of years ago, I started having issues with the buttons on each side of the clock that you use for setting the time and alarm. Now neither buttons work, so I am forced to order a new clock. For the price I had to pay for this clock, bed shaker and smoke alarm, I expected the clock to last longer than it did.