Probably anybody who has seen the iPad has already figured out that it is a great tool. It is a great learning tool. It is a great entertainment hub especially when paired with an Apple TV.It is really a great device that you can actually find an app that would do exactly what you are looking for.
As in this case, the iPad can become a great tool to wake you up from your sleep by turning it into an alarm clock. These are the necessary stuff that you need. First of all, you will need an alarm clock app.
There are plenty of alarm clock apps in the App Store. You can go and choose one -- but I recommend Alarm Clock Free because it is FREE, and it is visually awakening to get to see it everytime you wake up. And then, it wouldn't be much of an alarm clock if you would just let it lay down on the bedside table.
I would suggest that you get an iPad stand and use it to put your iPad horizontally. Heck, better yet, if you have the money to burn, get one of those sound systems that has a dock for your iPad. This will let the iPad stand and provide all the noise necessary to get anyone off the bed.
Having these things will be adequate enough to turn the iPad into an alarm clock.
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