Archive for Clocks

Wrestling Bell alarm clock from Banpresto

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on November 19th, 2009

Wrestling Bell alarm clock from BanprestoDo you really want to be jarred awake by this thing? I mean, look at it. It has a huge hammer just waiting to ring that bell. But if you are a wrestling fan, maybe that’s just how you want to start your day.

The Wrestling Bell Alarm Clock will continue to ring at the set time until you wake up and shut it off. Or until you roll over and put your spouse in a full Nelson or a figure-four leg lock. Either way you’ll be awake and ready to face your day.

Elements Atomic Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on November 9th, 2009

Elements Atomic Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor/Outdoor ThermometerHere’s yet another time and temperature device. By now you would think that everyone has this info at their fingertips, but I guess not. The Elements Atomic Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer is just what it sounds like.

From Oregon Scientific, this clock will automatically set itself to your location within the US, even making adjustments for Daylight Savings Time without you having to do anything. It also sports a projection feature for night time clock reading fun. It will project details like time, weather and alarm on nearly any surface.

Seiko Clock puts a fake aquarium in your room

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on November 8th, 2009

Seiko Clock puts a fake aquarium in your roomFish are cool to look at, but keeping them alive and healthy is hard work. Seiko Clock and Takara have come up with a gadget that lets you have fish with zero maintenance. Sadly the animated fish look like they are being displayed on a Gameboy. The device displays the time and reacts to your touch.

You can use it as a typical alarm clock or a night light too. It will also project dolphins and other marine life onto your wall when you open the dome. It has four display modes, an external projector, Touch sensor dome, 5 level volume settings and comes with an AC Adapter.

Shake and Wake Alarm Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on October 20th, 2009

Shake and Wake Alarm ClockAlarm clocks are great for waking you up, but the problem is that they tend to wake your spouse up as well. That might not be a problem, but your spouse may have a different schedule. The Shake and Wake Alarm Clock is a good solution.

It wakes you up by vibrating. Just strap it on your wrist or put it under the pillow. Or uh, elsewhere for a great wake up. Your partner will never know and you will be awake and ready to start your day.

Manual digital clock makes for a long day

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on October 15th, 2009

Manual digital clock makes for a long dayDo you find that today’s clocks make things too easy, what with their automatic time telling capabilities and effortless upkeep? If so, you might like the Manual digital clock. It won’t do any of that fancy time-telling stuff on it’s own, forcing you to change the time manually…every minute.

It’s actually a neat way for kids to learn about time and how to read digital clocks. I’m sure it won’t take your little tykes very long to start spelling out “hell” and other fun words.

Bell Alarm Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on September 22nd, 2009

Bell Alarm ClockWe’ve seen many a clock around here, many are pretty sophisticated or feature clever design. But sometimes you just need a big ass bell to wake you from dreamland. No fancy design, no clever features. Just a big and loud bell.

That’s what the Bell Alarm Clock from designer Sam Hecht is all about. It’s a combination of a modern clock, with an old fashioned bell that will yank you awake and ring your bell first thing everyday. And you can pay $65 for the privilege. The Bell Alarm Clock is available in red, black and white.

Steampunk Nixie Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Steampunk Nixie ClockSometimes Steampunk falls flat if the details aren’t there. But this Nixie clock looks awesome. It’s the work of UK artist Kev Stenning.

It’s made from Pyrex glass, solid copper and brass machined parts and it features six IN-18 Nixie Tubes. It would look equally at home in this century or the last. The Steampunk Nixie Clock will be available in a limited run of just 10 clocks.

Roll Film Clock is for the nostalgic shutterbug

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on September 13th, 2009

Roll Film Clock is for the nostalgic shutterbugOkay kids. I’m going to give you a minute to go wiki “film”. Go on. I’ll wait. Okay. Done? Know what film is now? Awesome. It’s the stuff that used to capture peoples souls when you took a photo. If you exposed the film to sunlight, those souls were lost forever and drifted into the air like gossamer, leaving the actual people who were phographed drooling vegetables.

Anyhow, the Roll Film Clock looks like film, and mixes in a digital clock. It’s a digital clock dressed up as a roll of film. It wants to go out on Halloween and show off. Get candy. Score some hot chicks. Brag that it costs $62.

Oregon Scientific USB hub and World Travel Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on August 19th, 2009

Oregon Scientific USB hub and World Travel ClockHere’s a device that is very useful to world travelers. With the Oregon Scientific USB Hub and World Travel Clock, you’ll always know what time it is. You’ll also always have some spare USB ports. You can set an alarm on the inverted LCD display and get the time in 25 different cities.

The USB hub provides a series of 4 USB ports that you can use when connected to a PC or laptop. If this soothes your travel weary bones, it will cost you just $29.99.

Takara Tomy Clockman will wake you up

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on August 19th, 2009

Takara Tomy Clockman will wake you upClockman is designed to wake you every morning with a bunch of annoying chat and goofy facial expressions. Go ahead and hit the snooze button. It won’t help. He doesn’t shut up. He doesn’t know how. Since Clockman speaks Japanese, we have no idea what the hell he is going on about.

It gets weirder. You’re supposed to choose a Clockman based on your blood type. AB, B, O and A versions. We have no idea why. Maybe it bonds with you and sucks your blood at night. Clockman arrives in Japan this September.

Morning Countdown Clock is your new arch-enemy

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on July 29th, 2009

Morning Countdown Clock is your new arch-enemyClocks have always been our enemy. Clocks are the goons of that evil entity we call time. They do all of the dirty work and urge us onward throughout the day, whipping us into submission without even touching us. Now imagine a clock that takes it’s job to the next level, nagging you every few minutes and giving you updates on its countdown timer.

Yes. Pure unadulterated evil. So stay away from the Morning Countdown Clock if you want to have an actual ‘good’ morning. However if you like punishment, the Morning Countdown Clock is just $33.

Finger Dance Alarm Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Finger Dance Alarm ClockYou’ve experienced Flashdance. You were enthralled by Riverdance. You were captivated by dancing with the stars. Now experience the latest dance sensation. The dancefloor: Your alarm clock. The dancers: Your fingers.

It’s time to dress up your digits and have your friends judge the dance routines as you take your clock by storm with the Finger Dance Alarm Clock. This clock will keep ringing unless your fingers are able to hit the correct sequence as depicted by the lights.

LED clock eats bugs and converts them into energy

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on June 29th, 2009

LED clock eats bugs and converts them into energyThis LED clock from British designers Jimmy Loizeau and James Auger is a morbid flycatcher and a timepiece in one. Think of it like a clock with spider sensibilities. It harvests insects on a sticky roller that’s covered in flypaper, then drops the corpses into a microbial fuel cell.

The dead bug is digested by the bacteria inside, and the chemical changes power the clock. Pretty neat and disgusting.

iLuv unveils iPod alarm clock with bed shaker

Posted in Clocks by Shane McGlaun on June 23rd, 2009

iluvbedshaker-sbI have never been one to have a hard time getting up in the morning. My alarm goes off to music and I am up and about my day. My wife on the other hand could sleep through a tornado and never wake up. Her alarm usually wakes me up and then I have to shake her awake to get her to turn it off.

If you are the sort that needs more than a buzzer or music to wake up, the new iLuv iMM153 alarm clock with bed shaker for iPod may be just what you need. The clock supports all dockable iPods and has a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for the devices that can’t be docked.

Word Clock tells time, with words

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on June 14th, 2009

Word Clock tells time, with wordsMost clocks use numbers obviously. But if you want to be different, in a snooty, “I’m better than you and more literate”, kind of way, this is the clock for you. So wordy, it should have been built into the Kindle. It’s shaped like a baton with a clear acrylic tube, and spells out the time using fancy word-tech.

Nice design that offers more casual timekeeping. It was created by designers Hans Muller and Hans van Dongen. Since it’s 24-inches long, it can therefore be used as a weapon should someone break into your home. At which time you would stand over the bloodied attacker and say something cool like, “It’s half past me breaking your ass and a quarter to your balls.” This is a must have time-piece.





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