Now & Zen E-tone Digital Alarm Clock - Bamboo
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Customer Review: Same Great Concept, Digital Version
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned the "triangle" version of this concept for a number of years now, and have always enjoyed the process of a "gradual awakening" each morning.
A little while back, I received the digital version of this clock as a present. As I started playing with it, I discovered that this is not only the same great idea for waking up in the morning; there are a number of added features which give it much more versatility than the triangle version.
I use this particular clock primarily while working in my home office, where I have it set to chime on the hour. If I want to spend time working on a number of different projects during the course of a morning or afternoon, I set the built-in timer function to remind me (gently) when I need to wrap-up my current project and move on to the next one.
This clock also has a display which can be set to stay on continuously (in AC mode). Sometimes, if I want to meditate in the evening hours, it allows me to keep the space lighting to a minimum, while making it easy for me to see the clock and turn the chime off when my session is complete.
I find both of my Zen Alarm Clocks to be a wonderful addition to my home and lifestyle. Now with the digital version, I have something that brings more quality to my "conscious" time.
Customer Review: Best wake up ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had the original Zen alarm clock, triangle shape, for years and would never go back to a traditional alarm, or even another clock radio. I used to hit the snooze 2 or 3 times a day, so I'd have to set the alarm half an hour before I needed to get up. When I finally did get up I was not happy about being up. Now I wake up on the first or second chime, but just lay there gradually waking up. When the next chime comes I get up, feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
Recently I started traveling more and realized how addicted I was to the progressive chime wake up. On the days I could figure out how to use the hotel alarm clock, I woke up just as cranky and tired as I used to with my old alarm clock. So I purchased the digital Zen alarm clock. It's the same great wake up, but portable. I no longer dread waking up when I travel.
The digital clock also has a built in timer. It's just what I need for my new excercise regimine. I set the timer, turn on the repeat and hit start. The timer counts down what I have programed, chimes once and starts over. I can move from activity to activity without having to watch a clock or stop every time to restart a timer. It's great.
Customer Review: They are constantly useful
Summary: 5 Stars
The digital alarm is kind of big for traveling with, but I don't see a way to reduce the size without sacrificing the rich sound of the alarm, and its aesthetic is quite pleasing as is. The extreme style of the Zen Alarm cloud-face is equally pleasing, though it has caused consternation in children and adults that were not raised with analog clocks. My philosophy is that learning to tell time, be it with a sundial, the phases of the Moon, or analog alarm clocks, is a good thing that should be promoted. If precision is needed, there is always some kind of digital clock around, be it on an iPhone, or some other computer.
The funny part is that after I'd bought the clocks, my life changed, so that I rarely need to be awake at any specific time. I let my body determine sleep patterns, I sleep when I choose, and wake when my body feels like it. This is clearly the lowest-stress way to go, I count myself extremely lucky to be able to live like this. The best part is that if I need to be awake at a particular time, my zen clock will invariably be there to wake me up.
They are constantly useful.
Customer Review: I have a long history of hating alarm clocks but I love this one...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have my wonderful chime to wake up to!! Thank you a million times!
I have a long, LONG history of hating alarm clocks and when I lived in Arizona I trained myself to wake up without one and I could do it because they don't use Daylight Savings so their time never changes. When I moved to Oregon I had to resort to alarm clocks again since I couldn't manage retraining myself every time the time changed, and I've lived here 20 years!
One day a friend told me about his Zen alarm clock. I was so surprised and excited to hear about it and ordered one immediately! It was love at first chime! I can't tell you how much I've missed it. Seriously, I don't even sleep as well knowing I will be waking up to an annoying alarm sound. In fact, this morning I woke up a half hour early and went ahead and got up to avoid the noise.
Customer Review: Twelve Years of Waking Gently and Grateful
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know what waked up the two grouchy reviewers here, but I woke up to a nice calming bell. I'm clearer when I start the day gently.
I have had three Zen Alarm Clocks for at least a dozen years, and I can not imagine waking up another way, except when I am naturally done sleeping.
I have the travel clock, too. The clocks eventually wear out, yes. They're not Rolexes. But I've gotten years of use before that happened. I have had no problems. Maybe I'll even get their doorbell and phone ringer -- it would probably bring another level of serenity.
That calming bell changes the whole atmosphere. This product is lovely. I've given a couple as gifts over the years, and my friends have been happy too.
I know no better way to start my days in such a kind, gentle way!