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Advantages: portable
Disadvantages: static in radio

This kind of radio is not as good as it even looks. Yes it is portable and very simple looking but it gets a lot of static in it when you take it outside. It just doesn't play as clear as it should or that I would have hoped. The features are ok. It is not really too big but the quality isn't to good either. It is so simple to use that any one could work it. But the sound could be alot better than it was. It might be ok for kids but I would really ... Read review

Advantages: portable,not expensive
Disadvantages: non

...model of Boston Acoustics Horizon Solo I bought to my grandmother is easy to use.The sound is very good ,the price is also reasonale ,not expensive. As a gift to my grandmother,she is so happy and satisfied with it. I am happy to own this small model.It is portable and light. ... Read review

Advantages: multiple functions, works with various iPODs,
Disadvantages: poor life expectancy

This has several functions that I like. It can be used to for AM/FM radio, as an alarm clock and to play an iPod on the radio. I used it as an alarm clock for a long time, and the more I used it the more difficult it became to adjust the time to what I wanted. There seemed to develop a short and the time would jump ahead too far or not move at all and it became impossible to go back in time. This problem carried over to changing the radio stations ...
...bit more difficult to use. Now I leave the station and don't use the alarm. Also, the quality of sound is not exceptional. It's good for background music, but not really a radio I'd want to have jamming at a party. Overall, I'd say that I have enjoyed this player. It's small and unobtrusive and is perfect for a kitchen counter. I think it is a bit over priced, so I would look for a good sale or discount on this one. ... Read review

Advantages: alarm, sound, volume, small
Disadvantages: none

This is a nice portable radio and alarm clock to have. It is very good about waking us up for either work or for school. It works really good and it is very loud when it goes off. It is not hard to use at all. It is rather small though. The design is very plain and simple too. If you are looking for a great portable clock then look no farther. This could be for you. It also gets you up on time all the time. It has never missed the time to get you ... Read review

Advantages: It will wake up heavy & hearing-impaired sleepers
Disadvantages: Don't forget to turn it off if you wake early, or you might get startled!

...up. Fortunately there is the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock. You can adjust the volume of the alarm. You can adjust the PITCH of the alarm. If THOSE aren't enough, you can plug a lamp in the back of the alarm, so when the alarm goes off, the lamp will flash with the alarm. If you need more, you can ALSO plug a vibrator in the back of the alarm & put the vibrator under your mattress, so when the alarm goes off, it also vibrates your mattress (With the choice ...
...you up, you better get a Prince(ss) Charming to kiss you & wake you up! The only thing I don't like about it, is sometimes I wake up early, but forget to turn the alarm off. When the alarm does go off, it startles me, because the volume is turned up, & I am awake & have my hearing aids on! YIKES! ... Read review