Emerson CKS3088T SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock Radio with 4-Way Lamp Control

by Emerson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 5 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NILPSK
• Item model number: CKS3088T
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,375 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 18, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy true ease of operation and convenience with Emerson's SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock Radio with 4-Way Lamp Control. With Emerson's exclusive SmartSet Auto Time-Setting Technology, the clock automatically sets itself to the correct date and time as soon as you plug it in. The built-in infrared Touchless Snooze Control allows you to simply wave your hand to activate the snooze alarm. It also features a large, easy-to-read 1.3" red LED display and programmable dual alarms that can be set for weekday only, weekend only, or every day operation. Additionally, you can plug a lamp with any standard light bulb into the socket on the back of the clock. You may then utilize the control pad to cycle through 3 brightness settings, or turn the lamp off.

Product Description

SmartSet automatic time setting systemLarge touch-sensor lamp control buttonProvides 4-step brightness control for any lampWorks with normal 1-way 2-way or 3-way incandescent bulbsAM/FM radioJumbo 1.3" red LED clock display

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Design, December 20, 2007

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J. MORGENTHALER "JB" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerson CKS3088T SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock Radio with 4-Way Lamp Control (Electronics)

Huge problem with this design is the motion sensor idea. For this product it has 2 functions/uses, both of which are a terrible idea. First, you can set the clock light to High, Dim, or Motion/Off (not the exact name of this setting). The motion/off is so that after 10 seconds, the light goes off completely. If it detects motion, the light comes on. So the theory is that if you wake up in the middle of the night, you can just wave your hand in front of the clock and see the time. Not a bad idea at first thought. Except...it's a clock/radio designed to sit on your night stand right next to your bed!!! Everytime you move or roll over, the light comes ON (and in "high" mode...not dim mode). Strike One against this time.

Second function of the motion sensor is so you don't have to press a snooze button...you can just wave your hand instead. So now when your alarm goes off, if you just barely move...poof, sleep mode. And the sleep mode is like 10 minutes long! The manual specifically says it only does this when the "alarm" (buzzer) mode is used but that's not true at all. It does it even if you set the alarm to radio mode. Makes me wonder why they even bother to put a sleep button the radio. You can't use it because if you start to reach to hit the button, the motion detector puts it into sleep mode anyway. Strike two. Motion sensor...terrible idea for a product that sits right next to your bed.

The final strike is the touch-sensor you can plug your lamp into so you can just touch the pad on top of the clock to turn your light on/off. So now while you're fumbling around in the dark trying to your alarm off most of the time you end up hitting the light button and turn the lights on...which, if you have a 'significant other' that doesn't get up at the same time, is NOT a good thing. Especially a S.O. that is grumpy in the a.m. to start with. :-) Strike three for this product. I've had it 3 days and it's got to go...returning back to Amazon tomorrow (if I don't oversleep because I barely moved and put my alarm into sleep mode again)

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Alarm Clock, Easy to Use, Lamp Control a Big Plus, August 27, 2007

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Marcus A. Sasiadek (Valley Forge, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerson CKS3088T SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock Radio with 4-Way Lamp Control (Electronics)

Great Alarm Clock: Has all the standard features you would expect in an alarm clock. Being able to select which days for each of the 2 alarms is a nice feature. The big display is easy to read at night without wearing my glasses. Form factor is nice. Unlike a previous reviewer, I've had no problems with the radio.

Easy to Use: Sets itself the first time, 2 Alarms Easy to Set Up. It has heat/motion sensor so you don't have to touch a snooze button, just wave your hand in front of the clock face and you're in snooze mode.

Lamp Control: Plug in any lamp up to 150 W (no fluorescent bulbs). The lamp control button dims the lamp bulb up or down. The button is big, so you can find it half asleep and you don't have to "push down" on the button to get it to work. The lightest touch is all that is needed.

Overall, this clock was much better than I expected. Lot's of thoughtful touches were put into the design of this alarm clock. I'm thinking about getting another one for my guest bedroom.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Clock - Terrible Radio, June 13, 2007

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T. Sanborn (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerson CKS3088T SmartSet Dual-Alarm Clock Radio with 4-Way Lamp Control (Electronics)

I've had this clock radio for several years. If you want to self setting clock, buy it. If you want a descent clock radio, keep looking. The self setting clock is fantastic and the dual alarm feature is nice. However the radio is absolutely terrible. It is difficult to tune because the tuning knob is tiny and it is impossible to to see the few station frequency numbers that are printed in tiny numbers on the dial. So you have to guess what station it is on and wait for the station to say its call letters. For some reason the radio will not stay in tune, so every two or three days I have to re tune it. The latest issue is the volume control which is cutting in and out so it is about to go.

Life it too short to use something so aggravating so I'm going to replace this with a Sangean WR-2.

Also, the sound quality of the Emerson is poor, but I expected that.