I love the compact metal style of this cube. The perfect dorm-room alarm clock for sure! It functions in the category of loud alarm clocks 'cause the CD function means I can queue up whatever kind of music I need for the wake-up call: Norwegian Death Metal if I gotta be up early. (And maybe a little Jack Johnson if I just need a nudge to get me to 11 a.m. yoga.)

The German company Sonoro's Sonoro Cubo CD/clock radio box is good look and colorful. (via likecool.com)