HH Scott SCR120 E-Z Set TM Clock Radio (Silver Metallic)

by H.H. Scott

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U8R5
• Item model number: SCR120
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,004 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #57 in Home & Kitchen > Home Décor > Clocks > Alarm Clocks > Travel Clocks
  • #70 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Radios > Clock Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 10, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The E-Z Set clock radio could just as well be called the "Never-Set." That's because its built-in computer chip will automatically update all time changes for nearly a century. Plug it in and the E-Z Set instantaneously adjusts to the correct year, month, date, day, and time. The only thing you have to set is your time zone. After that, all your settings are held, even if the AC power source is interrupted.

This unit has a nice look, manageable size, and a great display that includes a dimmer with high/low settings. At a glance you'll know the time, date, and weekday. Since the E-Z Set self-adjusts for Daylight Savings and leap year, you'll never wake again wondering what the day, date, or time is.

Dual independent alarms offer flexible wake options. For each alarm, you can choose from weekday, weekend, or everyday wake modes, as well as radio or buzzer alarm options. The E-Z Set's snooze lets you slumber in nine-minute increments for up to an hour, and its snooze bar is easy to access. Another handy feature is the programmable sleep timer. Set to your preference (up to 90 minutes) and drift to sleep to the built-in radio.

The AM/FM tuner includes a one-touch on/off button, tuning scale, band selector, and thumbwheel controls for tuning and volume. It has one speaker, positioned at the back, with monaural output. This unit is primarily a clock radio--don't expect high-fidelity speaker performance here.

H.H. Scott designed the E-Z Set with an eye for ease, and indeed, most programming buttons are intuitive and accessible. One exception is the dual alarms' selector switch, which we found awkward to use and poorly spaced. Additionally, the sleep timer button could be larger.

Despite these quibbles, however, this clock radio is notable for its ease of use--you shouldn't find yourself reaching for the user's guide very often.

To complete the package, the E-Z Set comes with a great power-failure system that relies on and includes a 3-volt lithium battery, which should last from three to five years. And, as added backup, you can always manually set the clock. H.H. Scott includes a limited one-year parts and labor warranty. --Heidi Wartelle

Pros:

• Always on time and self-adjusts for Daylight Savings and leap year
• Informative display; time, date, and weekday are available at a glance
• Dual alarms offer flexible weekday, weekend, or daily setting options

Cons:

• Alarm selector switch is awkward to use and spaced too closely to other buttons
• Sleep timer is almost indistinguishable from other programming buttons

Product Description

Backlit LED display AM/FM dual alarm clock radio with E-Z SetTM chip. Automatically adjusts for daylight savings time. Separate displays for time, date and day of the week. Multiple alarm settings allow for unique selections for weekend only, weekday only or everyday. Unit also features a high/low dimmer, and low battery indicator. Great for any decor in aluminum and silver metallic finish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Alarm Clock!, May 30, 2001

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"lalli4" (North Bergen, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HH Scott SCR120 E-Z Set TM Clock Radio (Silver Metallic) (Electronics)

If you're just looking for a great alarm clock, this is it! The time automatically sets as soon as it's plugged in. The function buttons are easy to use & not too small. Thankfully, the clock is smaller than it appears in the photo, it's trim & neat. The sound is clear & strong. I like the added feature of weekday/weekend alarm, I never have to turn it off. My one concern was that I like to set my clock a few minutes fast, but no problem, not only could I manually adjust the time, but when I unplugged the clock it not only had the correct time when I replugged it, it also kept the time I had adjusted it to. After you hit the snooze button the alarm light blinks to let you know that the alarm is still active and will be going off again in 9 or 10 minutes. I was searching for an alarm clock for a while, this one makes me very happy.

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How does it know, November 27, 2000

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"sportshacker" - See all my reviews

This review is from: HH Scott SCR120 E-Z Set TM Clock Radio (Silver Metallic) (Electronics)

When they say E-Z Set alarm clock they mean easy. All I did is plug it in and it was set for the right time. It even came with the battery for back up to save my dual alarm settings. No more having to worry about the power going out, this clock sets itself and even adjust to daylight savings time and leap year.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Its about sound!!`, May 26, 2003

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T. Lawrence (Coupeville, WA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HH Scott SCR120 E-Z Set TM Clock Radio (Silver Metallic) (Electronics)

The auto set is GREAT! However, it is too bad they did not use a better radio or maybe just a better antenna! If you like tin you will love this radio. Granted its job is to wake you up, and you will move very quickly to shut this thing off. But I like to sit and listen to NPR for a few minutes before I go downstairs for coffee. I tried moving this thing around the room just to get away from the crackle, no luck. I even tried tuning in to a top 40 super station better, but we still had tin and a bit of a crackle. I live 10 miles from downtown Columbus Ohio so we are not exactly in the sticks, and the radio signals to all other radios in the house come in load and CLEAR. This radio does hold the distinction of being the first item I have ever returned to Amazon - maybe you will have better luck with it - but I doubt it. It sure would be nice if they could make an easy to set, good sounding, reasonably priced clock radio. Consider the Sony ICF-C255RC "Dream Machine"