CNET Editors' review
This ultrasimple freeware program allows you to set up alarms for each day of the week, but its bland interface is a snoozer. With Alarm Clock, just set alarm times (one for each day of the week or just one single alarm for the entire week), choose an MP3 or a WAV file or use the default for each of your alarms, and hit Set Alarms. You can even set a snooze interval. When the alarm triggers, you'll hear your music file or the annoying old-school bell default option. The program, while functional and easy to understand, doesn t let you personalize a display message when an alarm triggers, so Alarm Clock's simple greeting of ""Hello!"" has to suffice. If you need a no-nonsense alarm clock for your PC, this program provides a nice wake-up call.
Publisher's Description
From Moore Design:
It's an alarm clock for your PC, with a total of eight alarms--one for each day of the week, as well as an additional one-time alarm for use at any time. You can use the built-in sound (very obnoxious) or you can even have it play MP3s.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 272 votes
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Current version:
3.4 starsout of 272 votes
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"Doesn't work, plain and simple."
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
It at least makes a noise...
Cons
Doesn't play custom mp3s as advertized.
Doesn't save settings on exit.
Closes as soon as you hit apply...Summary
I wanted this clock to play a certain mp3 every morning at a set time, as a backup alarm. The UI was fairly clunky, and it didn't actually save the setting for the wakeup mp3, so when the alarm actually went off, it was some kind of annoying buzzing.
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"Good application to have."
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
Multiple days and ease of use, Like the fact that user can set the sound to their choice.
Cons
Very simple and plain interface, not real fancy.
Summary
For anyone who doesn't keep track of time very well this makes an awesome addition to the desktop.
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"Very simple and less than intuitive in its use"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
It's Free! You can attach your own .mp3 or .wav file for alarm sound.
Cons
Doesn't automatically reset (or at least I can't figure out how to). I want it to go off every afternoon at 5:30, but have to re-activate it each day. Also, it should have a feature that allows you to select 'auto-start' so that when you boot your system so you don't have to remember to start the program.
Summary
I'm still looking for the 'perfect' alarm clock.
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"Just what's needed!"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
Perfectly fills the gap left by an inconsiderate Microsoft when they failed to provide a simple alarm clock via the OS.
Even "Acorn" computers in the UK had this sussed back in the late 1980's!
Good to have [a] an on-screen alert at the chosen alarm time AND [b] the option to choose a favourite .mp3 file to alert you/wake you up!Cons
Can see no 'cons' at all for this neat, free download.
Summary
DOWNLOAD THIS! : it's a must for all XP/Vista/Windows7 users, especially if your session on the computer is limited because of a looming dealine elsewhere.
Set it for 15/20/30 minutes' time etc., knowing you won't get over-absorbed in whatever you're doing : Alarm will alert you when it's time for you to "Hibernate"! -
"I use it when I am out of town works good"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
easy to use
Cons
I have not found any
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"very good for a basic program"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
Just really basic is what i like
Cons
I have only had this for a few days so I haven't really found anything bad about it
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"Exactly what I was looking for. Execellent product."
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
It works fine and it's free.
Cons
It won't fax me a six-pack or a Captain Morgan and Doctor Pepper. Can't have everything, eh?
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"works well"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
Does what i need. even plays a song that i like as its alarm.
Cons
none so far.
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"CAN'T UNINSTALL!!! GENERIC!! TERRIBLE!!!!"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
NONE. It works....but you can't even test the volume of the alarm!
Cons
EVERYTHING
Summary
Don't waste your time installing this garbage. You won't be able to uninstall afterwards!
File "C:\Program Files(86)\Alarm Clock\unins000.dat" does not exist.
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"Easy to install and works the first time"
Version: Alarm Clock 1.0
Pros
I set 2 alarms and this is one of them. Don't want to get up but this program sees that I do.
Cons
None that I have identified so far.
Summary
Everyone need to insure that they get where they need to be, on time. This little guy works just fine.
