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Zen clocks are far more easy to wake up to: http://www.now-zen.com/ http://www.now-zen.com/ "the acoustic chime bar is struck just once … 3-1/2 minutes later

by radley 15y ago

Zen clocks are far more easy to wake up to: http://www.now-zen.com/ http://www.now-zen.com/ "the acoustic chime bar is struck just once … 3-1/2 minutes later it strikes again … chime strikes become more frequent over 10 minutes … eventually striking every 5 seconds until shut off"

brunoqc 15y ago
Interesting. I don't like the triangle shape and I would prefer digits instead of dials but this alarm clock could be better than waking up to a buzzer. I'm not sure what to think about the fact that it use the same frequencies as "music therapist" do.
- radley 15y ago
  It just makes it pleasant rather than jarring or off key (which is a HUGE difference). The shape == form follows function. It's a (tuned) metal bar across the bottom that's struck by a hammer. It's supported by an elastic bungie so it's allowed to vibrate/hum after it's hit.
zargon 15y ago
I've been using a Now & Zen timepiece for about 5 years now. It is far more pleasant to wake up to a gentle gong than electric buzzers that shock you awake. You can adjust the strike force to control for loudness. I keep it set fairly soft. When I first got it, it would take a several gongs before it gradually woke me. Still no need for snooze though. These days I usually become aware of it on the first or second gong.
- radley 15y ago
  Yeah, I bought mine 17 years ago and still use it.
Kylekramer 15y ago
I've had a low rent, versatile version of this for my alarm for nearly a decade now. The Beastie Boys' album Paul's Boutique has a very light and soothing intro song that is about 1:30. Slowly gets louder and louder. It is a very pleasing way to get up, when it works. And if it doesn't, track 2 has a loud drum intro that is guaranteed to wake you up. Over the years, I've trained myself to get up in time to stop the alarm before the annoying drums. Much better than any loud buzzing or doing math problems to make sure you are aware. Took 5 minutes in Audacity to stitch the tracks and works with any alarm that lets you pick an .mp3.
klenwell 15y ago
Lovely. I'm always looking for unique general purpose gifts. I'm adding these to the list. I recently set the alarm on my Android to Grieg's Morning Mood. (Thanks Looney Tunes for the inspiration.) I find it apt and effective.

by radley 15y ago

brunoqc 15y ago

Interesting. I don't like the triangle shape and I would prefer digits instead of dials but this alarm clock could be better than waking up to a buzzer. I'm not sure what to think about the fact that it use the same frequencies as "music therapist" do.

radley 15y ago
It just makes it pleasant rather than jarring or off key (which is a HUGE difference). The shape == form follows function. It's a (tuned) metal bar across the bottom that's struck by a hammer. It's supported by an elastic bungie so it's allowed to vibrate/hum after it's hit.

zargon 15y ago

I've been using a Now & Zen timepiece for about 5 years now. It is far more pleasant to wake up to a gentle gong than electric buzzers that shock you awake. You can adjust the strike force to control for loudness. I keep it set fairly soft. When I first got it, it would take a several gongs before it gradually woke me. Still no need for snooze though. These days I usually become aware of it on the first or second gong.

radley 15y ago
Yeah, I bought mine 17 years ago and still use it.

Kylekramer 15y ago

I've had a low rent, versatile version of this for my alarm for nearly a decade now. The Beastie Boys' album Paul's Boutique has a very light and soothing intro song that is about 1:30. Slowly gets louder and louder. It is a very pleasing way to get up, when it works. And if it doesn't, track 2 has a loud drum intro that is guaranteed to wake you up. Over the years, I've trained myself to get up in time to stop the alarm before the annoying drums. Much better than any loud buzzing or doing math problems to make sure you are aware. Took 5 minutes in Audacity to stitch the tracks and works with any alarm that lets you pick an .mp3.

klenwell 15y ago

Lovely. I'm always looking for unique general purpose gifts. I'm adding these to the list. I recently set the alarm on my Android to Grieg's Morning Mood. (Thanks Looney Tunes for the inspiration.) I find it apt and effective.