Soleil Sun Alarm Digital Sun Alarm Clock

Pros: Good for your health, gives energy when awakening in the dark of winter mornings.

Cons: Expensive, need to buy special bulb or extra controller. Small controls. No cd.

The Bottom Line: This is a great solution for early risers in the dark of winter. The gentle, natural sunrise reduces stress in the morning.

Review: According to health blogger Dr. Mercola, who has one of the internet's most popular health sites, waking up to natural, gradual light reduces morning "fog" and helps you to have more energy during the day. Certainly, both of us at home find that waking ...

Pros: Optional controller for other light sources Sunrise simulator=happiness

Cons: light is not as bright as some would like

The Bottom Line: Buy this alarm clock. It has all the features you want and can be extended using the controller. It makes waking up 100% easier and less painful.

Review: My schedule is pretty random and doesn't correlate well with the real sunrise and sunset (especially since the real sunrise and sunset change with the year). I was always annoyed with the sun waking me up when I needed to sleep in and I was annoyed when ...