INTRODUCTION

   Just like wrist watches are gradually being replaced by smart watches (although i have a feeling that there will always be a market for mechanical watches) alarm clocks have also evolved and so today consumers can find models featuring a plethora of available functions. My first ever encounter with such an alarm clock was back in 2010 when i reviewed the aXbo SleepPhase Alarm Clock but even though i really liked the concept (also ended up using it myself for the next 4 years or so) technology has made large steps in the 8 years since. On top of that add the appearance of numerous new manufacturers since then and it's only natural that new and more exciting models have emerged. Divoom is best known for their wireless speakers but their Timebox line of Smart Music Clocks is also very popular and so the wooden version ended up in our lab just over a month ago.

   Divoom is one of the most reputable speaker brands in the world, and the Divoom speakers have been sold world-wide over 40 different countries. Throughout its 10 years journey, Divoom strives for the audio perfection by providing the most innovating and refined audio products. The fine-tuned audio quality is infused within every Divoom speaker, and it’s also the Divoom’s promise to every music enthusiast in the world. We say,9% love,17% beauty,13% fashion,5% madness,17% power, 8% goal in the last minute,6% adrenaline,25% heart and soul service, that is your 100% Divoom. The Divoom brand was inspired our love of music and the passion for fine audio. To strike for acoustic perfection, we religiously fine-tuned our speaker to suit every music enthusiasts. Our goal is to develop the innovative audio products that excel in aesthetic design and audio performance for all music lovers.

   As clearly stated by its name the Timebox Smart Music Clock (currently available with a ivory wood or plastic enclosure - with red, blue, black, white or hot pink colors) doesn't just display the time and can be used as an alarm clock like every other in the market but it can also be used as a portable speaker thanks to its 3 inch full-range driver (77mm / 5W / 60-20.000Hz / 75dB) with passive radiator and DSP function (digital sound processing). Still that's just the beginning since the Timebox also features Bluetooth v4.0 connectivity, grand total of 121 high-quality full RGB LEDs (produce the equivalent luminosity of a 3W night lamp), FM tuner (both standard and Japan modes are supported), built-in microphone, built-in temperature sensor and a built-in 2500mAh lithium-ion battery (up to 6 hours of playback time). Thanks to the above specifications the Timebox can be used for a wide variety of functions including to create and share static or animated pixel art, play several mini games, keep you updated with its social media notifications, make/answer/end calls (speakerphone), as a basic weather station (aside temperature it also displays moisture and weather forecast) and both as a stop watch and as an alarm clock with several audio and visual sleep-aids (you can also use your own voice and/or music).