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Review on πŸ•°οΈ Mesqool Bedroom Alarm Clock with 7-Color Nightlight, 7-inch Large Green LED Display & 0-100% Dimmable, Dual USB Charger, 12/24H, Battery Backup, Snooze, Easy-to-Read Digital Corded Clock for Seniors, Teens, Kids, Boys, and Girls by David Garnic

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MESQOOL CR1008 DIGITAL LED ALARM CLOCK

Well, that's all the information. I'm an old man, so I'm old-fashioned when it comes to alarm clocks. I belonged to a generation that believed in the need for a reliable alarm clock doorstop with a CD player, AM/FM radio, portable TV and toaster. After stopping by Walmart and spending literally several hours browsing Revain over the course of several days, I realized I wasn't going to find a quality, well-made alarm clock that fit the bill. When I thought I'd found something I liked, it got terrible reviews. In fact, I haven't found a single alarm clock that has received extremely positive reviews. This is problematic. So I had no choice. I had to take a risk. I took it to the Mesqool CR1008 LED digital alarm clock, made in good old China. In case you didn't know, America doesn't make anything anymore. We import everything. And they call it progress. This clock measures 6-1/2 inches long, 3-1/4 inches high and 1-3/4 inches deep. over 1-3/4 inches high. Top left is a blue 1/8 inch AM or PM (and 1/8 inch Daylight Saving Time below); and in the lower right corner is a 1/8" blue ALM with the alarm on (which flashes during the snooze function). The alarm is loud but not annoying. It is powered by the AC adapter cord. Backup battery (2nd generation). AAA). But batteries only store your settings. During a power outage, the time won't be displayed and your alarm clock won't work. So what's the point, right? On the top, each side has a 15/16" HOUR and MIN -Button to set the clock and alarm. I've been using this for about 3 weeks and it keeps the time great. Between these two buttons is a 3-1/2" x 1-1/8" stylized button that serves as a snooze button. You can snooze the alarm for 9 minutes and the instructions say you can do this every 9 minutes and there is no limit. I've done this a number of times and there doesn't seem to be a limit but you can test it yourself m sure to know. This button also turns on the night light, which has 8 settings: no light, oyster white, sunrise orange, green, cobalt blue, sky blue, purple, and pink. I'm a bit color blind, so to me, white looked very close to sky blue, orange looked red, and what I thought was cobalt blue was actually purple. This is a nice feature though, adding a nice glow to the room and making for effective nighttime lighting. All settings are on the back. Something else I had to get used to. You can't make the facade look cluttered, can you? They are all black except for 2. There is a dimmer switch (low-high), a time format switch (12h-24h), an alarm volume (low-mid-high) and an alarm switch (on-off; which is red and sticks out a bit further out than others). There is a time setting button (which you can use to compensate for daylight savings time) and an alarm setting button. A nice feature is the alarm pause button; which is red and sticks out a little further than the others. The purpose, of course, is that you can reach for it with your hand and feel for it to make it easier to find. When you hit the pause button, it basically sets an alarm for the next day. There are also 2 USB ports on the back for charging your phone, watch or tablet. It comes with a 1-year warranty (but you can get an 18-month extended warranty on their website) and a 3-month exchange service. This little thing has many features for its size and is very unique; and while it will probably appeal to children more than adults, I'm happy with the quality. How long this thing lasts remains to be seen. If I can use it for a few years I'll probably buy another one. Yes, it really is that unique.

Pros
  • Useful, not just for its intended purpose
Cons
  • There are cons