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Emerson CKS3029 Clock Radio
Emerson CKS3029  Clock Radio

Consumer Rating


Price Range
$15 - $28

Product Description

No need to reset the time after an interruption of electricity, this Emerson Research dual-alarm AM/FM clock radio with SmartSet automatic time setting automatically corrects the year, month, date, day and time as soon as the power supply is restored.



The Emerson Dual Alarm Clock Radio won't forget to wake me up
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Written By
mjtriplett

Date Written
Jan 03 2007

Summary

I usually leave the house later than my husband in the morning and it’s been this way for several years. Prior to purchasing the Emerson Dual Alarm Clock Radio, my husband would get up and get ready and then occasionally remember to wake me...

Strength

easy to use, large buttons & LED display, backup power, accurate time

Weakness

no ability to fast rewind the alarm time

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a reliable dual alarm clock, this is a great choice!

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Works well and does what is promised
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Written By
donut_man23

Date Written
Feb 29 2008

Summary

Going into college, I needed a new alarm clock as my previous alarms never actually woke me up. So it was obvious I needed one that would. So I found this clock radio and at its cheap price I put my faith in Emerson. It turns out I choose well, I...

Strength

Auto correct time, adjusts for daylight savings, 2 alarms with different settings

Weakness

Snooze button should be more noticeable, buttons overall could be bigger, FM/AM quality

Bottom Line

Emerson delivers a clock radio that preforms well as an alarm clock, but may not be what you want if your looking for high quality FM/AM radio.

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You snooze you lose!
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Written By
tucotuco

Date Written
Aug 29 2005

Summary

This clock has a MAJOR flaw that makes it worthless to me. I normally hit the snooze button at least once before I get out of bed. The snooze button on the top of this clock is the same color as the rest of the top of the clock, so it doesn't catch...

Strength

Easy to read, self-setting clock, two alarms with 7 day/weekday/weekend options, progressive alarm volume.

Weakness

THE RADIO SLEEP BUTTON (MIDDLE OF THE SNOOZE BUTTON) WILL TURN THE ALARM OFF!

Bottom Line

Avoid this clock if you EVER use the snooze function.

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SmartSet CKS3029 - Daylight Savings Time
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Written By
dinorp

Date Written
Mar 17 2008

Summary

The model CKS3029 automatically resets for daylight savings time, however it is the old settings. The government recently changed the dates for resetting your clocks, but this model does not have a way to change the dates. Some Emerson models do,...

Strength

Works good for 10 months.

Weakness

Doesn't tell the right time for two months.

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No Fix DST Programming
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Written By
faxonpr

Date Written
Nov 03 2007

Summary

I have this clock. Now that Daylight Saving Time has changed dates, this clock is wrong four times a year. No way to change the program. Get a new clock, I...

Strength

Worked well for a couple of years.

Weakness

Unfortunate obsolescence

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