RCA RP3751 CD Clock Radio with Green Display

They do everything but make you breakfast. Whom else would you rather wake up next to than a stylish RCA AM/FM Clock Radio? A brightly lit display shows the time, while features like Graduwake ramp-up alarm keep you from being blasted out of bed. Other handy extras include time-set lock, "no worry" battery back-up (you supply the batteries), and built-in FM tuning.Graduake Alarm offers a more pleasant waking experience, by gradually increasing the volume until turned off or the Snooze function is activated. This built-in alarm feature automatically sets itself at the minimum volume level. When the alarm sounds in Wake mode, it gradually increases the volume during the first 30 seconds. The result is a smoother transition from sleep to wake. AM/FM Stereo Tuner receives AM, FM, and FM stereo broadcasts. Dual Alarm Two different, distinct wake times can be set, for a built-in failsafe for those who can't get up right away. Or, to be more practical, set one time for yourself, and one time for someone else. Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) This handy feature reduces drift while listening to FM stations. Sleep Timer automatically turns off the power after a preset time-period for those times when you drift off to sleep during use. Battery Back-up protects settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. Headphone Jack plugs in a set of headphones for private listening, and enjoy rich full sound without disturbing others. Snooze hit the snooze button, and the alarm will temporarily shut off, then turning back on in a short period, giving you extra snooze time.

Fall asleep or wake up to the sound of your favorite CD or radio station with RCA's RP3751, a compact and remarkably good-sounding clock radio that also features dual alarms, a large green LED readout, and a minijack for headphone listening.

Unlike most clock radios, the RP3751 is a stereo unit, with a pair of side-firing 2.5-inch speakers that deliver a surprisingly full sound. It's not going to produce anything like high-fidelity sound, but at least the RP3751 tastefully sidesteps the tinny quality we associate with the majority of clock radios. But beware if you choose to wake to the beeper. Even with the Grad-U-Wake feature, it gets quite loud quite fast.

Because the RP3751 is a mere 6-inch cube, you can place it on a small or overcrowded night table without having to push aside your bedtime reading materials. We also liked the large LED readout, but we weren't so crazy about the dim radio dial, which can make it tough to find stations in a dark room.

The RP3751 is small and affordable, and it sounds very good. Despite our few gripes, RCA's RP3751 is strongly recommended. --Wayne Garcia

Pros:

• Remarkably good sound
• Compact and easy to place
• Headphone jack

Cons:

• Tuner display is too dark
• Alarm tone is quite loud