This was going to be a review saying, in short, “You don’t need it, but it looks cute.” Then I watched the video.

The USB Washing Machine Alarm Clock does look cute (though that might just be my love of miniatures). It doesn’t do anything special: it’s just a digital clock. The only catch is that, when the alarm goes off, it also vibrates, just like a real washing machine.

Does that sound fun? Watch the video on the product page. I could only listen to that alarm for 10 seconds. The clock kept vibrating and moving on the desk. Aaargh. As anyone who’s ever left a vibrating phone on the edge of a desk knows, the result usually is that it falls to the floor. I feel bad when that happens to my phone, but I would wish for this washing machine to fall and break beyond repair…

Alarm clocks are used in the bedroom, not the office. And they should ring, not vibrate. Also, who uses an alarm clock anymore?! I stopped doing it when I got my first cell phone.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.00 on Brando.com.hk.

Via Pocket Lint