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Choosing an alarm clock should never be difficult. However, with so many different types of clocks available with a wide range of variety of features, who can really say that this task will be easy. In fact, manufactures of clocks all over the world are participating and they want to be the best of the best on the market today. With all of the great innovations in technologies, this can be a challenge. When choosing an alarm clock, there are some factors that should be considered, especially if the person is searching for the best clock for a specific individual. Some of these factors include the cost of the alarm clock, their personal preference for being awakened, and the size of the clock.

Cost of the Alarm Clock
For people who live on a limited budget, cost is always a major factor in making any decision. Therefore, it is important for an individual to consider how much they can afford to pay for the clock. Today, the costs for an clock can vary quite substantially from one manufacturer to another. From extra cheap to very expensive, the buyer will need to determine where their money falls, since there is such a wide range available on the market. In fact, by staying within a certain price range, the price may be used as a tie breaker as the decisions become harder to make.

Personal Preferences of Being Awakened
Some people do not like to wake up early morning by alarms that sound like the police or firemen are breaking into their homes. These sounds can be very disturbing and frustrating to them so they avoid them at all cost. Therefore, some people may need a sound that is a lot less frightening (i.e. quieter wake you up sounds), but can do the job. While the police and fireman sounds may be offensive to some, this may be the only way some people will get up. This type of alarm is normally for people who go into a deep sleep or cannot get up by normal means. Therefore, if they receive the fireman and police clock, they are more than grateful because without them, they will oversleep. Which means, it is important for each individual to find clock that will wake them up on time and the right way.

Size of the Alarm Clock
The size of the clock is also a determining factor. Which means, the person may have to choose between the smallest digital clock that they can find or the largest clock with large numbers. As a general rule, the large size clock is normally suitable for those who place them on the nightstand beside their bed at home. These alarm clocks are normally in stable position at all time and are rarely moved from one place to another. However, if an individual is traveling and always on the go from one city to another, they may need a small clock that they can throw in their suitcase and keep moving. Therefore, it is important for the clock to be the right size for every occasion.