GPX Intelli-Set Clock with Digital Tune AM/FM Radio

• Digital Tuner, AM/FM Radio, Gradual Wake, LCD Screen, Dual Alarm, Snooze Function, Nature Sounds, Automatic Time Setting, Radio Alarm
• Electronic Functions: AM/FM Radio
• Includes: Instructions, AC Power Adapter
• Power Source: Battery-Powered
• Dimensions: Length: 4.84 "; Width: 3.27 "; Depth: 3.66 "
• Warranty Description: 90 Day Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Yes, all the complaints are real. Not intuitive. Many buttons. But I took the time to figure out how to program it for several reasons. I like the dimmer, I like the white LCD (most clocks are red green or blue) and I am too lazy to return it just yet.

Here is what I figured out. To set the next radio station (Station #2), have it on station #1, and tune it to the desired station. When you are satisfied, hit the "mem/time" button twice in a row.

To set the alarm mode, cycle through the options by hitting either AL1 or AL2 repeatedly until the visual display picture shows what you want. A bell for the the buzzer, a music symbol for radio, and this other symbol for auxillary (I think). Or no picture symbol for alarm off.

To set the alarm hit the appropriate alarm button (1 or 2) and while it is flashing hit the hour or minutes to set.

I think this covers most of the basic stuff. I hope it doesn't die in a few months like a few people said.

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A unique alarm clock that matches contemporary bedroom furniture

The Zen Clok closely matched my new bedroom furniture.

None of the other clock radios matched the furniture--not even close.

The unique white light display matched the paint on the walls and emitted

a sense of tranquility, a beacon of hope, a kind night light.

Comments:

The dimmer allows you to adjust the brightness setting to three levels: extremely dim, moderately dim, and beacon of hope bright. You are supposed to set the dimmer at night to the dim levels and readjust it in the morning to the bright level, which is a little cumbersome. Who remembers to set the dimmer?

** I sleep with the beacon of hope shining next to me. I slept with the lights on until I was 19, so it really doesn't bother me. The other problem: Sometimes I can't see the time if I'm not directly looking at it--the display is not friendly to the peripheral view.

The dual alarm system works well. It's not that much different than other clock radios. There's no side toggle switch--everything is on top of the device.

**If I forget to hit the correct "off" button, the alarm sounds again and increases to "car horn" level. So it's important to run to turn off the alarm before the "car horn" sounds. I haven't had any problems with the alarm not going off.

Setting the time is reviewed in the user's manual, but it is incomplete. You are supposed to set the time using "Intelli Set" according to the time zone where you live. However, the manual warns, "If the time is incorrect, follow the instructions for setting the clock manually."

**I've never seen a user's manual admit that a device may not work according to the instructions. If they had included the reason why it wouldn't work, then I wouldn't still be wondering why it doesn't work. I live in EST, but I have to set my clock to AST (I don't even know what that stands for, but it must be Canada time.) If I don't my time will be an hour off the mark (and yes I know about the DST button). Currently DST is off (for winter) and EST is an hour earlier than it should be. And I checked and rechecked DST (and even wikipedia'd it) to make sure that I wasn't making the mistake. But no, the device is incorrect. Setting the clock manually is not a problem though it's as easy as any other clock. The other problem that I'm wondering about is the time that I tried to set the time, but pressed the buttons in the incorrect order. Instead of the time zones appearing, numbers from 45-60 appeared on the display. I thought that maybe the time zones would be one of the numbers, but no, the time zones appear as letters. So what did I do? Will it have lasting effects? These numbers are nowhere in the user's manual. It seems I found a glitch.

The radio itself plays a little better than my old clock radio, but not much better. It's not stereo sound or anything like that.

The backup battery is an obscure 3V, so buy it in advance.

After a power outage the clock may need to be reset using the reset button on the bottom. It will not turn back on until you stick a paper clip or pin into the reset button. The clock will look as though it died, but it just needs to be reset.

Overall, I give this clock a 75%. It's not an impressive masterpiece, but for $15 it's a good, cheap imitation clock.

Last comment: I realize that not all countries may be familiar with DST or the US time zones, but it seems like a major blunder to produce a product with an error--with knowledge that an error was made, apparently. Strange times we live in, eh?

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I like this clock now, but the early days of using it were just as frustrating as the other reviewers state. The instructions are a pathetic, stingy mistranslation that don't tell you nearly enough... It has 13 damned buttons!... The buttons resist too much (loud clicks)... There's an ugly, ugly ill-considered power attachment... It has chintzy fake 'steel' legs (plastic)! Why anyone needs to see the radio staion displayed instead of the time as they're waking up, is a question best answered in Sweden or wherever the hell this thing was designed.

But once you figure it out, it's pretty easy to use and dependable. The behavior built into it is very useful. (i.e. When you finally shut off the alarm in the morning with the Off button, the clock is already set up to go off the next morning) You can fall asleep to the radio and wake up to nature sounds. It also has nicer looks than most alarm clocks.

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I was trying to figure out how to change the time zone as this is set on default at AST. I live in EST. I just started pressing buttons until I got it. You have to hold the "zone" button on the back of the clock and press the "aux" button on the top to change time zones. Keep in mind, this will ERASE your alarm settings so be sure to go back and fix the times for your alarm. :) I have had this "clok" for 3+ yrs now and love it. Always use the water sound to wake me up...it can get pretty loud though to get you up (I get up almost right away so no worries for me). A good feature is that it will shut itself off after a bit just in case you forget to turn off the alarm setting on a night you might stay away from home. I can honestly say I have never used the radio feature as I use the radio on my computer...in fact, the antenna is still wrapped in it's plastic!

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Successfully navigated all the buttons for 6 months but the clock has now taken on a life of its own, changing time zones in the middle of the night, turning numbers into what can only be described as a railroad track running across the clock, and now mysteriously going into military time. I called the company, dpi-global, and was told that the clock's warranty is only good for 3 months but they would replace it at a cost of $16 plus my cost of returning the broken clock to them..... no thank you.