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The Sanyo R227 Internet Radio was announced in October for release in Canada, but we just learned the device will be available for US customers very soon. This is great news for those looking for more ways to access their favorite Internet radio stations while not hunkered over their computers.

The R227 connects to the Internet by means of a Wi-Fi module or an Ethernet connection. It can also access wireless networks that are secure by entering in a passkey. You can search for radio stations online from all over the world to pinpoint the tunes you want to hear.

Since there are no fees, this device makes for a comparable alternative to satellite radio stations. It supports all sorts of formats including AIFF, MP3, AAC, WMA and WAV. Plus, with 8 pre-set stations, you can keep track of your favorites. And for those times a Wi-Fi signal or an Internet connection in general is not available, the device includes a digital FM stereo receiver and you can connect an MP3 player to it for output over a home theater system. Other features include the ability to share music over a network, an alarm clock, a web interface, and two speakers with 2W RMS. You will be able to get your hands on Sanyo R227 Internet Radio in January for $169.99.

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Designer: Mac Funamizu

After delivering a transparent concept design, ‘Mac Funamizu‘ has once again given some hard knocks at your door to butt in your sweetest dreams with his latest concept. As the name defines, the ‘time-telling vibration phone’ is a smart concept that gradually brings you back from the dreamland with ascending vibrations instead of nauseating loud sounds or songs. Working as a polite alarm-clock, the device allows you to know the time without opening your eyes by pressurizing both the flanks that activates the time-checking vibrations for a few seconds. Lighter vibrations indicate that you have quite enough time to dream on, but, greater the vibes, closer it moves towards the set time. No doubt, waking up early in the morning is no more a bugbear.
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BellTime v1.2 is an alarm clock application for Palm handsets which will require Palm OS v5.0 to work. Need to wake up in the morning Want to be on time on your next meeting BellTime should take care of time monitoring for you. Depending on what version you get Full or Lite you have access to a customizable layout of 20 or 5 slots. You get to set up your analog clock and various alarms and there are even two slots reserved to digital clocks. You can set up daily weekly and single

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A new version of BellTime a multi-function alarm clock for Palm OS handhelds and smartphones is now available. New functions in BellTime 1.2 include bi-weekly alarm with seperate settings for each week period selected alarm alarm recurs x times a day improved tool selection with info install or cancel toggle between time and countdown by tapping the Next Alarm bar display the day of the week in the header among others. Some bugs found in the previous 1.1 version have of co

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This hefty clock uses classic bells and binary display - and it knows where you are!

The case measures about 15×13x8 centimeters. The bells which I happened to have lying around are from a very old telephone and were the remains of my very first electronics project (which was about seven years ago).

The most remarkable feature of this alarm clock is the fact that it uses a microswitch mounted in my door to detect if I left my room. It can only be disabled when the door is open.

This thing could probably intimidate you to wakefulness - Ultimate Alarm Clock [via Hacked Gadgets]

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Switch closes window, turns on heat for early riser - Modern Mechanix, 1932.

THERE would be fewer people late for work these winter mornings if the room were warm enough to permit arising in comfort, but a warm room is impossible if we keep the windows up to scare the T. B. bugs away. That is, it was impossible until the inventive genius of G. A. Brewer, a sophomore at Western Reserve Academy, came to the rescue of himself at least. The alarm clock wakes Mr. Brewer, even as you and I. But does Mr. Brewer throw the clock out the window and pull the covers over his head? He does not! He merely reaches over and throws a switch, which closes the window and turns on the radiator. Give us the combination, Mr. Brewer.

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AT&T and Pantech Wireless announced the availability of the new Pantech Slate – the world’s thinnest QWERTY keyboard handset.  The Slate measures less than one centimeter deep and features raised and tactile buttons, a color screen, and a rubberized back panel for comfortable grip.

Features include:

• Quick and simple access to text messaging, multimedia messaging, IM, and email
• Multimedia capabilities including support of AT&T’s MEdia Net
• Bluetooth support
• Video recording and picture taking with 1.3 megapixel camera

The full specs include:

• 2.2 inch 176 x 220 LCD display with 260K colors
• 1.3 megapixel camera with 2x zoom
• IM support for AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo! Messenger
• email support for AOL, Yahoo, and Windows Live
• Web browser
• Calendar, Alarm clock, Call waiting, Caller ID, Personal Organizer
• Address book
• Conference calling
• Quad band GSM
• Bluetooth 1.2 + stereo support
• Measures 4.2 x 2.5 x .39 inches and weighs 3.2 oz
• 20MB memory

The Pantech Slate is available now for $49.99 after a two year agreement and a $50 dollar mail-in-rebate.

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Hasbro’s Room Tech Clock, which looks a little like one of many iPod docks, but its not, it’s an alarm clock with a wireless link to the shroom-shaped Room Tech Lamp. (more…)