Clocks that project the time onto your wall are ceiling are definitely cool, but it’s kind of hard to justify the upgrade if that’s all you’re going to get out of it.  I was excited to see that Homedics has come up with a projection clock that also plays a variety of nature sounds to help you sleep (or wake up).

You can get the HoMedics SoundSpa Clock Radio With Time Projection for a mere $30, which really isn’t that bad at all.  If you don’t think the projection feature is anything special, consider this scenario - It’s the middle of the night and you just woke up from a sound sleep.

Previously, you would have had to sit up to check the time.  Since it’s now projected onto the ceiling, you can just crack open an eyeball and it’s right in front of your face.  Noting the fact that your alarm won’t go off for another 3 hours, you can simply close the eye and fall back asleep, never having moved enough to disrupt your tired state.

I don’t know about you, but I’d definitely pay $30 for that convenience.

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