Philips Wake-Up Light

If you hate the traditional sound of the alarm clock each morning, then the $200 Philips Wake-Up Light ought to be worth a go. This device not only lets you wake up in a gentle manner using light instead of a grating alarm sound, but it also comes with an integrated iPod dock that lets you start the day with your favorite audio tracks. Whenever you want to nod off in dreamland, you can always let the light dim off slowly until you’re no longer conscious of what’s happening in this world, entering REM sleep.