this be a pretty decent little alarm clock . it be be reliable . the sound of the alarm be a beep which be loud enough to wake you without be too jarring . I absolutely love the indigo light display which be easy on the eye . the button to turn on the indigo display be a great size and centrally located , but I do not like how small and cumbersome the other button be . even though the unit be small , I feel the design of the other button could have be a little more user friendly for the sleepy , often one-eye-open user of the clock .