Groov-e Rise - Digital Alarm Clock with FM Radio, LCD Display, & Dimmer Function - 12hr/24hr Time Modes - Mains Powered, Backup Battery System - Black

Arrived next day, does the job, just what I needed, smart little digital clock, radio is good, sounds perfect, looks great, very pleased!

This quality radio alarm clock has two forward facing speakers, one either side of the display and a base port at the rear producing smooth, clear, true stereo sound, better than I expected from a clock radio! The operating manual could be clearer and many of the buttons are dual function, which I found confusing. Although remembering which button does what and how many times to press each certainly tests my memory, learning to operate it fully is well worth the effort as it has a depth of useful features. For example, the display, which dims right down, can be set to turn off completely after an adjustable time-out period from 10 seconds upwards. Pressing any button will then light up the display for the selected period, which is great if you don’t want to be reminded of the time during the night! Just a few points worth mentioning: The sudden step up in volume from increment 6 to 7 on the scale is disproportionate, a level in between would be just right for me. Also, I can’t read the small display when laid in bed without my glasses, no problem though if you have good eyesight. Just to mention, there is a removable film protecting the screen, which peels off. Additionally, a wire aerial would work as well as the telescopic type and in my view is much better, as it would hang discretely down the back of a bedside cabinet. In fact, I fitted such an aerial quite easily by attaching 50 cm of thin wire with a couple of small cable ties, holding the bare copper braid in contact with the telescopic aerial. Doing this is perfectly safe, it works well and is a much neater option as the telescopic aerial remains distended and clipped in its horizontal position (see photo). A suggestion for improvement would be the positioning of a large destinctive button placed on the top surface, which has the dual functions of Snooze and Sleep. With each press of such a user friendly button, the Sleep time periods would increase in15 minute increments before the radio switches off. With the current design it takes 13 pushes across 3 different buttons in order to set the radio to play for an hour before switching off, which is quite a challenge especially when I'm drowsy! These points aside this is a nice radio alarm clock with a solid feel, I am pleased and have no hesitation in recommending it.

This is a great little alarm clock though it takes a bit of practice getting use to the controls and features, it's a nice size very portable with a good battery life .

Compact unit with easy to use features. Sound is good, perfect for any room or to use as in my case for work (decorating) as its size makes it easy to carry with all my other kit. Very reasonable price,

Worked well to begin with however after 18 months the display no longer functions correctly and it remains very dimly lit. Manufacturer provided literature to extend warranty when purchased however website does not permit you to do so. Contacted manufacturer and after a few emails they agreed to repair/replace clock.

Does what it should, it’s clear sound and easy to set up with a clear display. Its longevity should be fine but as we use it in a bathroom time will tell. So why only 4 stars, well when you go to switch off it must be a long press not just a quick press on the button. Which we found very frustrating at first. A short press changes the mode ie DAB to FM etc, (even though there is an additional mode button)but a long press does switch it off. To be fair it is documented in the instructions but being male these are a lost resort. All in all very pleased with it.

Good quality, numbers easy to see.

A good clock/ radio alarm . Easy to set up and use. Sound quality is ok.

Leider habe ich in der Beschreibung keinen Hinweis darauf gefunden, dass der Stecker in Deutschland nicht passt. Zum Glück habe ich das Gerät ausgepackt, bevor ich es verschenkt habe. So konnte ich noch einen passenden Stecker selbst dazu besorgen.

Very hard to program, stations hard to find. Couldn't set different times for weekends/weekdays. Meh.

Great item considering the price

No 24hr setting, despite being advertised as such