Backlit LED display AM/FM dual alarm clock radio with E-Z SetTM chip. Automatically adjusts for daylight savings time. Separate displays for time, date and day of the week. Multiple alarm settings allow for unique selections for weekend only, weekday only or everyday. Unit also features a high/low dimmer, and low battery indicator. Great for any decor in aluminum and silver metallic finish.
The E-Z Set clock radio could just as well be called the "Never-Set." Thats because its built-in computer chip will automatically update all time changes for nearly a century. Plug it in and the E-Z Set instantaneously adjusts to the correct year, month, date, day, and time. The only thing you have to set is your time zone. After that, all your settings are held, even if the AC power source is interrupted.
This unit has a nice look, manageable size, and a great display that includes a dimmer with high/low settings. At a glance youll know the time, date, and weekday. Since the E-Z Set self-adjusts for Daylight Savings and leap year, youll never wake again wondering what the day, date, or time is.
Dual independent alarms offer flexible wake options. For each alarm, you can choose from weekday, weekend, or everyday wake modes, as well as radio or buzzer alarm options. The E-Z Sets snooze lets you slumber in nine-minute increments for up to an hour, and its snooze bar is easy to access. Another handy feature is the programmable sleep timer. Set to your preference (up to 90 minutes) and drift to sleep to the built-in radio.
The AM/FM tuner includes a one-touch on/off button, tuning scale, band selector, and thumbwheel controls for tuning and volume. It has one speaker, positioned at the back, with monaural output. This unit is primarily a clock radio--dont expect high-fidelity speaker performance here.
H.H. Scott designed the E-Z Set with an eye for ease, and indeed, most programming buttons are intuitive and accessible. One exception is the dual alarms selector switch, which we found awkward to use and poorly spaced. Additionally, the sleep timer button could be larger.
Despite these quibbles, however, this clock radio is notable for its ease of use--you shouldnt find yourself reaching for the users guide very often.
To complete the package, the E-Z Set comes with a great power-failure system that relies on and includes a 3-volt lithium battery, which should last from three to five years. And, as added backup, you can always manually set the clock. H.H. Scott includes a limited one-year parts and labor warranty. --Heidi Wartelle
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