I just bought this sucker and I have to tell you it is LOUD! If getting up early is important to you and you don't mind waking up terrified every morning thinking a train crashed into your house; buy one of these. :mrgreen:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/giftsunder50/8f1a/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/giftsunder50/8f1a/