Functionality will vary from clock to clock. Make sure you can read the buttons and markings clearly on the clock dials and switches. This makes setting the clock easier in cases of low lighting. There should be a large button for the snooze function, at least bigger than the others. And you should be able to turn off the alarm easily when it is no longer needed. Some digital clock radios have a feature that shuts off the alarm after an hour so if you wake to music and forget to turn it off it's not a problem. There is oftentimes a sleep function to help you fall asleep to music. It also turns off on its own after a set time.
Whatever your choice in clock radios you should make sure the speakers allow the music to be played clearly and loudly. If you've ever seen a speaker in one of these you know it doesn't really afford much in sound quality but there are models that incorporate a dual alarm/radio function that gives you a choice in waking to music or waking to a buzzer of some kind. You can even choose a clock radio that has a CD player so you can wake to the music of your choice. If you have an iPod you have the choice of using it with an iHome clock radio that lets you wake to play lists. Rediscover clock radios and see which type if for you.
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