EZ Wake Digital SunRise Alarm Clock - Sea Green

I've had my sunrise clock for about 3 months now and am glad I bought it. I routinely get up at 5:00, and it's always been difficult, especially in winter. I would wake up, glance at the dark, cold room, and turn back over with a moan. Now the clock brightens gradually from 4:30 to full bright at five, and I'm ready to get out of bed. Even if I sleep late on the weekend, my circadian clock knows that the lights come on at 5:00 and its easy to get up Monday morning.

I have one beef with this clock: it has no memory. Whenever there's a power blink, it's necessary not only to set the correct time, but also to re-enter ALL your settings. Flash memory or a battery backup would be a big improvement.

I really like this clock. Today is the first day I used it. What a peaceful way to wake up! It's almost like waking up on a Saturday morning, with the sunlight streaming into the room. Almost.

However, I do have two negative comments regarding the clock. First, it is not UL listed, so I'm concerned about safety. Secondly, the ringing alarm is supposed to be quiet. It's not.

My 14-yr old son has to get up at 6am now for high school. Rising early has always been very difficult for him; he will sleep till 11 am if given the chance. Now he wakes to a SunRise Alarm Clock and getting up early has never been so easy! It wakes him gently as the light brightens over 30 min. He is even in a good mood because he hasn't been shocked awake by a loud alarm in the dark. What a wonderful device.