GadgetLiving

Where was this fabulous gadget when I was growing up in my parents extremely un-air conditioned house?!

This fan actually creates a personal “microclimate” that is cool and perfect for sleeping in. The fan directs air through a flat conduit that tucks into your bed sheets, which means that you can have control over your own temperature without disturbing your sleeping partner. The unit takes minutes to install at the foot of your bed. The fan is of course whisper quiet and comes with a remote that lets you control airflow for one or two people.

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“The bottom of the unit houses two whisper-quiet 12-volt fans that produce an airflow of up to 100′ cu. when used at maximum power; cool air is re-directed into your sleeping area by an adjustable deflector bar that fits between your fitted sheet and flat sheet, pushing out warm air, keeping you cool.”

You bed is a wonderful, warm, comforting, safe place compared with the rest of the world. So it’s no wonder that some of us have a heck of a time getting out of bed in the morning. But with the Sonic Boom Loud Vibrating Alarm Clock there will be no excuse. This thing is relentless, ao you’ll much rather get up and face the day then deal with this alarm clock.

The clock has a an extra large (1.8) easy to read display, as well as a high/low dimmer switch to help you sleep better at night. The clock sets off a loud 113db sonic boom that is ure too wake up even the hardest sleepers. And if waking up early but letting your partner saty in dreamland is a concern, the clock has a 12 volt vibrating pad that can slip under your pillow. No noise, just sweet vibrations.

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“The New Sonic Boom SB300ss has been designed as a cost effective bedside alarm clock with an extra large (1.8) easy to read display and bed shaker.”

Meet Bob! Bob will never fall down, go ahead, give him a push, it’s okay. Whe you give Bob a push you can watch him wobble and change color and function. You can view the time, day/date, temperature, timer, or alarm.

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Bob even has a touch-snooze feature. He’s powered by 3 AAA batteries.

The technology of this CD Alarm Clock automatically sets the correct time and date for you as soon as you plug it in. If the power goes out, the clock will remember the time, date, as well as your It even adjusts for daylight savings time and leap year so that you never have to worry about changing the clock.

This top-loading CD alarm clock has a 20-track programmable memory, and you can choose the music that wakes you up in the morning. If all this wasn’t enough, there’s even a touchless snooze feature.

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“* The SmartSet CD Alarm Clock features twin wide range 2.5″ dynamic speakers
* AM/FM radio has Phase Locked Loop (PPL) tuning locks
* 20 station presets and built-in antennas
* Easy-to-read, big-digit display is perfect for sleepy, blurry eyes
* Features seven adjustable time zones and seven-day-of-the-week LED
* Adjustable dimmer, touchless snooze, and nap timer”

Winter can bring wonderful things like skiing, ice skates, and snowmen, but (especilly if your house is heated with a furnace) it can also bring incredible dryness to your home. Regular humidifiers are large, heavy, and noisy, even on low settings. This personal humidifier has ab adjustable humidistat, is whisper-quiet, and even has a built-in night light.

It’s compact size and automatic shut-off makes this humidifier perfect for your night stand. The humidifier’s ½ gallon tank has a built-in ion generator, which eliminates dry air from your room and cleaning it at the same time.

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“This small room humidifier is super quiet and ultra compact.
Ideal for the immediate area around a bed and night stand, this bedside humidifier runs whisper quiet for 10-15 hours on one filling of its tank to let you get a good night’s sleep in misted air. Take it with you when you travel!”

No more fumbling in the dark trying to find that little button that turns on the backlight of your alarm clock so you can read what time it is. The Microbeam Travel Clock automatically lights up way when you pick it up.

By picking up the clock, two LED lights on the clock’s bottom are activated. Letting you see your surroundings. To see the time only, simply press the top of the clock and the backlight turns on for five seconds.

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“Clock features a brilliant green backlight and a big-digit display for easy viewing in the dark…Premium LED bulbs last for 100,000 hours and never need replacement. Uses four AAA batteries (not included).”

Nightstands are never large enough for all the stuff you need to put on them, so combine two of your bedside gadgets with this SmartSet Phone and Alarm Clock.

When you plug in your new Phone and Alwarm clock it automatically sets the correct date and time. The clock automatically adjusts for daylight savings and leap years. It also has a microelectric chip that will track time until 2099.

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“All-in-one auto time set digital clocks and telephones keep your electronic devices to a minimum. These unique alarm clocks even feature dual alarms so you and your partner can schedule separate wake-ups on one clock. Or set one alarm for weekdays and the other for weekends.”

Just try hitting the snooze button on this alarm clock. If you do, it will roll right off your bedside table and hide, emitting a random pattern of beeps and flashes all the while.

It’s sure to rouse even the most dedicated of snoozers, because they have to get up and find it to shut it off.

You can buy the Runaway Alarm Clock at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“It is built from shatter-resistant ABS and has two rubber wheels that allow it to roll off your nightstand from a height of 2′ when it sounds its alarm, so there is no mistaking that it is time to get up. The wheels can move over wood floors and carpet, so it can maneuver into unexpected corners, increasing the challenge to find it. You can set the clock for one snooze cycle, one to nine minutes, before it seeks a hiding place, or for no snooze cycles for immediate escape. Includes low battery warning indicator; requires four AAA batteries. Wheels may be disabled in case of extreme frustration.”

If you’ve sent your kids off to college but you’re afraid that they may not be able to wake up early enough for that 9 am introductory chem class on Friday mornings, then get them this digital alarm clock.

The clock launches a rotor into the air that flies around the room as the alarm sounds. The alarm and won’t stop ringing until the rotor is returned to the alarm clock base.

You can buy the Flying Alarm Clock at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The alarm clock has a continuous snooze function that rings every seven minutes for an entire hour, an easy-to-read LCD, and a six-button control panel for ease of programming. Requires four AA batteries. 3 3/4″ H x 5 1/2″ Diam. (7 oz.)”

This pillow has integrated speakers that connect to any external music device, like an iPod. This is perfect if you like to listen to music as you fall asleep, because there’s no hazard from cords becoming tangles around you. It’s also great fro a power nap at work, or long car rides.

The pillow has two speakers that provide clear, crisp sound quality thanks to a built-in amplifier that boosts sound output but minimizes distortion. Volume and music are controlled by your iPod.

You can buy the iPod Speaker Pillow at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The interior is therapeutic foam with a hidden pocket to accommodate three AA batteries (not included), and the exterior is soft fleece that houses a standard jack for connection with an audio device. Rectangular (4 3/4″ H x 22″ W x 11″ D)”

At the end of a long day all you want to do is lay down in bed and read a few chapters of whatever book you’re reading at the time, and escape.

This Massaging Bedrest Pillow has heat, massage, a flexible LED light, and concentrated lumbar support.

You can buy the Massaging Bedrest Pillow with Heat at Brookstone.

“Watch your favorite programs in total comfort with this remarkable tv pillow.
What’s your pleasure? Choose your channel, and then set your bedrest pillow for high or low speed massage. Or choose an innovative pulsating program to invigorate sore muscles. Add concentrated heat for gentle relief to your lumbar region. Made of a high-density material and layered with soft, visco-elastic foam, this tv pillow ergonomically contours your back for maximum comfort and support.”

Wouldn’t it be nice in today’s busy world to have the luxury of falling asleep to the sunset accompanied by gentle sounds? And then wake up peacefully to the sunrise?

Let the soothing sounds of a digital night and a glowing sunset lull you to sleep. Then wake to a virtual rising sun and sounds of morning birds. Wake up calm and rested, not scared half to death by the beeping and buzzing of your alarm.

“Countless studies have shown that irregular sleep patterns can cost us our help and longevity. There are many factors to consider when in comes to sleep, but something that studies have shown is that the more deep sleep (or REM) you get during the night the more rested your body becomes. Sleep is important for both our body and our mind. It gives our body time to heal from the daily grind. It also gives our mind time to sort through and deal with all the events of the day. Without proper sleep, our body and mind will begin to misfire. We all know what it is like to not be able to get enough sleep. We feel groggy in the morning; sluggish and hazy.”

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This is great for those blurry eyed mornings, or those nights when you just can’t rest and need to look at the time to see all the sleep you’re not getting.

Out of all the features of this clock, the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the humidity ranges, and the time projection, the bestfeature may be that it automatically updates for Daylight Saving Time. No more forgetting to set the clocks and not waking up in time for work. This clock will set the time for you and then wake you up too.

You can buy the Atomic Projection Clock at firstSTREET.

“Large numbers project onto the wall or ceiling so you can easily see the time (without turning a light on, even in the middle of the night) as well as indoor and outdoor temperatures, and humidity ranges. Freestanding design comes with snooze setting, battery-operated outside transmitter, AC power adapter and LED backlight. Both clock and wireless sensor use 2 AA batteries; not included. 3 1/2″H x 5 1/2″L x 2″D.”

The Mattress Genie inflates in less than 1 minute and simulates the movement of an adjustable bed raising the head of your mattress up to 40° (approximately 26 inches), all with no exposed mechanical moving parts.

The Mattress Genie is available in 4 bed sizes and is rated to lift up to 1,000 pounds.

You can buy the Mattress Genie at Contour Living.

“This universal bed lift, exclusively from Contour Products, Inc., transforms your mattress into an adjustable bed for a fraction of the cost of a mechanical adjustable bed…With just the touch of a button, you can raise your bed to the angle that best suits your needs. You’ll love reading, watching TV, working or even eating in bed.”

This two-piece CD clock radio by Panasonic offers a lot of features, including:

* separate doze and sleep function
* digital synthesizer tuner
* remote control

I especially like the two alarm system - perfect for couples. You can also select random play, which is another biggie at my house.

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