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W

hile the Sound Curve is offi cially an

alarm clock radio, it is something of

an all-in-one accessory with extra

USB ports to charge your mobile devices and

Bluetooth integration to stream your music.

The Sound Curve takes its name from the

basin-like indent in the top of the device,

which houses both the speaker and all of the

controls. We found it also made a convenient

cradle for our phone when charging it, though

this did muffl e the otherwise plentiful-sounding

3 watt speakers.

The clock is displayed via LED, but shines

through another sheet of plastic, making it

look like a hologram or a projection. If you’re

concerned that the glare of the LED from your

bedside table might keep you awake, rest

assured. The Snooze button doubles as a

dimmer switch, so you can completely turn the

clock display off if you choose, or brighten it to

full-power levels without turning on the radio

or Bluetooth. The display is a rare instance of

considered form factor in a device that is

otherwise something of a plain white block.

The radio antenna was something of a

disappointment. Rather than an aluminium arm

that could be adjusted for the best signal, the

Sound Curve only offers a loose-hanging wire

antenna. It should be stressed we had no

problem picking up an FM signal with the alarm

clock, which also stores up to 20 preset channels,

but it did look ungainly.

Bluetooth pairing was simple and could be

toggled on and off as easily as the radio using

the Function button.

Groov-e Sound Curve Alarm

Clock Radio Speaker System

» Price^ £44.99/$TBC

» More information groov-e.co.uk