RCA RPC100 Big Button Clock Radio
From RCA
With the RCA RPC100 big button clock radio you will never fumble for the clock or your glasses again. These large buttons are very easily seen, even without your glasses on. The nightlight will proved soft light when desired for sight and safety aid. The 2nd display offers the security of knowing that your alarm is set and will wake at the correct time. Also included: AM/FM radio with digital frequency readout, auto time set functionality, battery backup, smart snooze, and line in for mp3 player connectivity.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1797 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Black
- Brand: RCA
- Model: RPC100
- Dimensions: 4.33" h x 3.94" w x 8.66" l, 3.35 pounds
Fantastic clock!!
I don't get the bad reviews, at all. The clock has a large, easy to read face with a subtle light, which means no struggle to read the time when you're waking up, and no intrusion when you're trying to fall sleep. It includes an adjustable backlight, an AUX jack for your MP3 players, and 2 awesome settings: NAP, which lets you set a quick nap time - up to about 90 minutes I believe - without having to change the actual alarm time, plus a SLEEP setting to listen to your radio and have it turn off automatically when you pass out.
Radio reception for me is great, and the clock includes a mini display to the right that shows the preset alarm time when the alarm is turned on. I love this, since I know, as long as I see a time there, I know it is on. Otherwise, it says OFF. Way handy compared to other clocks which have you hit Snooze or some other button to confirm the alarm time.
Great clock overall! A+
Good Clock
Very pleased with the design of this clock.
The buttons are large along with the lettering. Easy to view.
Easy to use buttons and functions.
Antenna is in the power cord, no extra antenna wire hanging around.
Nice night-light feature.
Good radio signal pickup.
Great design but already defective
This clock radio is very simple to set up, buttons and controls are designed for ease of use. People with arthritis would be able to use & set the buttons without any problems. When the alarm or radio turn on, a nightlight underneath the unit lights up until you hit the off button or snooze. For those of us who can't see without glasses or contacts, the large display is great. The only complaint so far is the speaker - it sounds chintzy and tinny. I won't be using the radio for anything other than waking up in the morning, so I guess I can live with it. UPDATE: I wrote this review in May '09 but now just a few months later, I must update my commentary to add that the digital display is "out" on the top of the last number.... a 7 now looks like a 1. That's not appreciated considering the cost of the item, and it's only a few months old. Not to mention it stinks thinking I have 6 more minutes to sleep than I really do.
