Whether you're spending the weekend with a close friend; visiting family in the next state; or traveling around the world on a business trip; this is one clock you'll never want to leave behind. It's so small; it sits comfortably in the palm of your hand. But don't let its tiny size fool you - this baby does much more than simply speak the time. This clock announces the time in a friendly; male voice; when you press the talk button on the top of the thin; oval unit. The other three buttons are covered by a plastic cover; so you never have to worry about them getting bumped while you're traveling. For low-vision folks; the plastic flip-up stand makes the time easy to see from a distance. There are three small buttons above the little stand. Without entering the Set menu; the first toggles the alarm on and off; and the second tells you what time the alarm is set for. The alarm is very special; because the clock can vibrate; in addition to playing the alarm sound of your choice (rooster; beep; or ditty); so you're sure to wake up - even if suffering from jet lag. Finally; the third button speaks todays date; such as "Thursday; February 11; 2010." But the list of features doesn't remotely end there. The time can be spoken in twelve or twenty-four-hour time. There is an optional hourly chime feature. You can even access a running stopwatch or configurable timer - all built into your new talking Superclock. Best of all; every feature we've just talked about; from checking the time left on the timer or how many seconds have elapsed on the stopwatch; to setting the time; alarm and date; is totally accessible to a blind person. Every menu talks; and every setting is spoken aloud. Going on a trip? Always on the go? Traveling just became a whole lot more fun! (Runs on two AAA batteries; not included.)
