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Voco Alarm Clock

"I'm so sorry to disturb you sir, but it appears to be morning."

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Voco Alarm Clock
Modern alarm clocks are dreadfully uncouth, aren't they? The more refined gentleman prefers to be coaxed gently out of bed by his faithful manservant. After all a few choice words are infinitely more civilized than anything today's clanging contraptions can muster.



Voco Alarm Clock

So wouldn't it be great if a velvety-voiced butler were to awaken you each day. And not just any old butler but an incredibly witty, quintessentially British butler. Someone like, say, Stephen Fry. Well guess what? Thanks to the Voco Clock, Mr Fry will do exactly that, and you won't even have to work with his agent.

This elegant talking alarm clock represents a radical departure from newfangled timepieces as it initially lures sleepers out of dreamland with a gentle birdsong. This is followed by a discreet cough. Next, the comforting words 'Good morning, Sir' will stir you from your slumber. Then you'll hear one of many amusing little messages recorded by Stephen Fry, owner of the most mellifluous voice in Her Majesty's Empire. We love 'em all but a few favorites include:

Voco Alarm Clock

Voco Alarm Clock

Voco Alarm Clock

Voco Alarm Clock

Press and hold the rosette button to stop the alarm.

Finally an alarm will sound until the rosette button is pressed, at which point the Voco will show its contempt for all things modern by dismissing the beeps with something along the lines of: 'Ghastly noise, I agree, Sir.'



Voco Alarm Clock

Time to wake up

As well as nearly 50 different wake-up messages, the Voco Clock features a 90-second relaxation message to help ease you to sleep. Oh, the sheer luxury of it. It really is like having your own personal butler. Played by Stephen Fry. Living in a traditional-looking alarm clock. (We could do with a bit of shut-eye ourselves).



The perfect gift for all you lazy blighters and twittish idlers, the Voco is guaranteed to raise a giggle every time you hear its inspired one-liners. So hurry up and hit the Buy Button. Because to quote the butler: 'Sir has a firm touch, but very fair.'

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Please note:
  • Not suitable for ages 0-4
Features:
  • Original Voco:
    • Plastic housing with lens cover.
    • 50 wake up messages.
    • 12 thank you messages.
    • 90 second relaxation message
    • Press button light for night viewing.
  • Deluxe Voco:
    • Black plastic finish and lens cover, covering an internal Wooden housing.
    • 150 wake up messages
    • 20 thank you messages
    • 90 second relaxation message with three minutes of soothing New Age music.
    • Press button light for night viewing.
Battery Requirements:
  • Requires 3x AA batteries (not included)
Dimensions:
  • Original approximately - 11cm (W) x 8.5cm (D) x 11cm (H)
  • Deluxe approximately - 13cm (W) x 10cm (D) x 13.5cm (H)


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Press Reviews...

press review "Where most alarms are sphincter-vexingly shrill, this clock wakes you up like a slap from a mink glove with gentle reminders from the dulcet tones of none other than Stephen Fry."
Zoo - Jan '08

Visitor Reviews...

visitor avatar Absolutely FANTASTIC! It really IS like having Jeeves gently massaging your brow the morning - and the sleepytime-hypnotism thing is AWESOME! Works like a treat every time!
Craig, Lancaster, UK - Feb '09
visitor avatar Very amusing and a very unique product. To hear 'Jeeves' soothing tones as you wake up brings a smile to my face - you turn from slumber almost expecting to see him standing next to you with a tray of breakfast, a witty comment and a copy of the Times freshly ironed. Alas not - maybe this will be a future product release? Ah you're up, Very Good Sir....
Darran Taylor, Reading, Berks - Jun '07
visitor avatar Not a review - a VERY important question. Does it tick? Even slightly? Can't stand ticking (or even slightly clicking) clocks in the silence of the bedroom. If it is TOTALLY silent during the night, I'll buy one! Steve.
Steve, Worcester - Sep '09
Firebox says: It ticks! Not loudly, but it ticks.

visitor avatar Have just received the ladies version of this clock as a gift from hubby...am delighted, though he may not be quite so enamoured...lol! I only wish Jeeves delivered his message and there was no further interruption of my sleep. That, I would adore!
Firefly, Usa - Dec '08
visitor avatar A Fantastic product!! Wakes me up to go to work (the joy...) in the morning and no more of that incessant beeping which makes you want to throw tha larm clock on the floor and smash it up! Anyway... a great product at a great price!! 5*.
Matt, Lincoln - Jan '08
visitor avatar This is indeed a wonderful clock. How great it is to be awoken by Jeeves instead of a cheesy song or more bad news. I'm rather amazed at how many different greetings there are. However there are a few things you should know about it. Firstly, it does not plug in to a wall outlet; it runs on three AA batteries (one for the clock, two for Jeeves), which means if the battery runs out one night waiting for the alarm to go off and wake you for your interview on Oprah, you're sunk. Also, it ticks very loudly. I have mine on the opposite side of the bedroom because it's so loud. However that turned out to be a good thing since I have to actually get out of bed to turn off the beeping that starts when Jeeves is done his spiel. Lastly, the snooze button gives you around FORTY MINUTES, not nine or so like most clocks. In summation, it's a great novelty, but unfortunately it lacks the few touches it needs to become your main clock. As soon as one is made that can plug in, has a reasonable snooze time, and doesn't wake the dead with its ticking, I shall purchase it instantly. Most inconvenient, sir, I know. I believe it's the designers that are to blame.
Bingo Little, Canada - Jun '09
 
 
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