archimedes
Flashaholic
I don't generally open many threads here, but wanted to help jump-start this new subforum for my CPF friends ...
I'm looking for suggestions for the "best" travel alarm clock currently available.
I have had ones made by Braun, and Victorinox. Apparently, the market for travel alarm clocks is vanishing, and newer versions are not being made to the same standards ... or even made at all.
I realize that most everyone probably uses their smartphone for this now, but if someone wanted an excellent dedicated travel alarm clock, what would you recommend ?
Criteria for evaluation ...
* Durability (well made, must be able to survive the rigors of travel)
* Readability (prefer analog or ana-digi to digital, visible in the dark, sizable display, etc)
* Functionality (loud alarm/s obviously, bonuses for multiple time zones, 24-hour time, other useful functions)
* Convenience (reasonably compact size, runs on easily available batteries - preferably rechargeable eneloop AA or AAA, but even hand-wound might be ok depending on the details, etc)
AND
* Quality (defined however you like, but members of CPF know what I mean - in other words, is it made of titanium)
Let's hear what's out there, without a budget limit (for now, at least) ....
I'm looking for suggestions for the "best" travel alarm clock currently available.
I have had ones made by Braun, and Victorinox. Apparently, the market for travel alarm clocks is vanishing, and newer versions are not being made to the same standards ... or even made at all.
I realize that most everyone probably uses their smartphone for this now, but if someone wanted an excellent dedicated travel alarm clock, what would you recommend ?
Criteria for evaluation ...
* Durability (well made, must be able to survive the rigors of travel)
* Readability (prefer analog or ana-digi to digital, visible in the dark, sizable display, etc)
* Functionality (loud alarm/s obviously, bonuses for multiple time zones, 24-hour time, other useful functions)
* Convenience (reasonably compact size, runs on easily available batteries - preferably rechargeable eneloop AA or AAA, but even hand-wound might be ok depending on the details, etc)
AND
* Quality (defined however you like, but members of CPF know what I mean - in other words, is it made of titanium)
Let's hear what's out there, without a budget limit (for now, at least) ....