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Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Wake to the gentle Tibetan bell-like chimes of our best-selling digital zen alarm clock and start your day more renewed and refreshed. Use the countdown as a meditation clock or timer for your yoga practice. Adjustable volume control. Produces an E tone. Uses two AA batteries (not included) or AC adapter. 9"L x 2¼"W x 2¼"H. China.

Average Customer Rating: 4.36 out of 5 4.4 out of 5
9 of 11 (82%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 8 Questions |  8 Answers
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Customer Reviews for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Anonymous

Nice with issues Date: November 19, 2009
"I like this clock, but this is my third clock. First time i had it replaced, the bell tone was not working properly. The second time the display was all whacked and wouldn't display the information properly. Now the display is having the same issues. I've had this clock about 2 years. Whenever I open the case, the display would be garbled and distorted and I would have to try to reset the clock, but sometimes it would take multiple attempts before the buttons would respond to resetting the clock. I have replaced batteries and have tried the power cord but neither of these worked to resolve the issue. I called Customer Service, and they directed me to Now & Zen (original maker), totally stating that Now & Zen would stand behind their clock and would make sure that I would be happy with their service. I contacted Now & Zen and they had me go through the same trouble shooting steps that I had already did on my own. Bottom line...they would not replace/repair the clock because it was past the 1 year warranty period. Now I am stuck with an expensive clock that does not function properly...it's only function now is to be an expensive paperweight. Now I am not happy about this."
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Review 2 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Anonymous

I have used this product for: 1-3 months
What We Needed Date: October 27, 2009
"I get up before my husband on weekdays, so, in addition to being stressful, a traditional alarm clock was not good for our situation. The Zen Alarm Clock is a much kinder way to awaken myself, and it is effective-I typically don't need more than the first or second chime. Meanwhile, my husband is not jolted awake prematurely. Although he can easily drift back to sleep, the chimes gently prepare him for his eventual wake up.

The clock is simple and unobtrusive on my bedside table. I also appreciate the option to turn the backlighting on or off."
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Review 3 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Anonymous

Good alarm clock Date: October 20, 2009
"I purchased the Digital Zen Alarm Clock because I wanted to awaken to a gentle Tibetan Bell-like chime, instead I heard a tinny clink. I went over the directions in the book and adjusted the ring as best as I could and it got a little bit better. I am disappointed by the alarm sound. Otherwise, it is a functioning alarm clock with a nice appearance."
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Review 4 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Value: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Anonymous

Love it, but... Date: October 5, 2009
"I've had this clock for almost 2 years and I love waking up to the simple progressive chimes. It's fabulous!
However, lately I can't trust the time to be right. The time starts to fade on the screen or slow down in the middle of the night so my alarm doesn't wake me on time. I really want to replace it with a new one, but it's expensive for something that lasted less than 2 years! I'm not sure if I got a "lemon" or if they all have short lives."
Response from Gaiam: By Customer Relations, October 5, 2009
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re sorry your experience was not what you’d expected. We guarantee every product unconditionally, and we want you to be thrilled with your Gaiam purchase. If you would like to return this for a refund or exchange, please contact us by email at customerservice@gaiam.com or by phone at 1-877-989-6321.
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Review 5 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Perrina
Location: Heath, MA
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Great, but eventually dies out Date: August 14, 2009
"I had one of these and loved it- until it died. Alarms in general are just that- alarming to me. They are jarring and disturbing. The chime was gentle. (I did eventually not hear it, my own problem.) After a while, the servo started to die, and the sound of it as it prepared to hit the chime was more jarring than a regular alarm clock, and I'd turn it off before it even got started."
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Review 6 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
scooby68
Location: San jose, CA
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: less than a month
This is an awesome clock Date: July 24, 2009
"I have sleep problems...sleep apnea to be exact so no matter how many hours I sleep...I wake up exhausted. Consequently, mornings are VERY rough for me. I usually have to set a minimum of two alarms to ensure I wake up. I still do but the difference is....I wake up gently. Before it was such a shock to my body...but now this clock prepares me to wake. Because of my sleep problems..I must rely on an additional alarm but the chimes really is a nice way to start waking up. By the time the "real" alarm goes off...I'm ok to wake up. Not so say that I want to...but it just isnt as painful. I imagine that once I get my sleep apnea under control that I will enjoy this clock even more. I highly recommend!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
matilda

sublime purchase Date: May 23, 2009
"Love the simplicity of this clock- the tone perfectly awakens one with no shocking jolt-Love it!!!!"
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Review 8 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Flowers

Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Wake up without jarring Date: May 22, 2009
"I have used this clock for 3 years and love it! I don't use the meditation features often but use it for my alarm clock all the time. I am NOT a morning person and find it super-stressful to get yanked out of a deep sleep at 5 a.m. for work by a "normal" alarm clock. I use this one in combination with a dawn simulator to make for a gentle waking. When the chime begins to ring, you don't have to reach for the off button right away, because you get one "ding" followed by a ~3 minute pause. Mmmm, like having automatic snooze. The chimes gradually get closer together, bringing you gradually into a waking state over a few minutes. Waking up at 5 a.m. will probably never be my idea of fun, but at least now it is not jarring."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
MelissaM
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Great way to wake up Date: May 22, 2009
"This clock is so much more pleasant to wake up to than a standard alarm clock. It's less of a jolt to the system."
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Review 10 for Digital Zen Alarm Clock

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Islalas
Location: Arizona
Shopping Frequency: every 2 to 3 months
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Za-Zen Wake up Call Date: May 21, 2009
"This clock is so wonderful, I also have bought several as gifts for family and friends...
Not only is the meditation/countdown timer wonderful for afternoon naps and meditation, but the alarm clock wakes you with periodic interval chimes according to the Golden Mean, (Pi.)
Having spent years annoyed by all other waking and timer devices, this one makes waking a truly zen and peaceful experience."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Digital Zen Alarm Clock Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  1 out of 1
Quality 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Value 4 out of 5 4 out of 5