the new-age alarm clocks are my most favored gizmos. the one that i like the best is the one that vibrates under the pillow to wake you. but recently i came across this Philips prototype, that awaken with chirping noises and has the options of insect and sea waves as well. as the sun rises so does the intensity of the light bulb. it was a cute and amazing clock that i think will b a cool way to wake up,