the clock be very cute , and I like see it on my bedside stand . but I be very near-sighted and during the night , without my glass , I can barely see the face in order to tell the time , unless I have it about six inch away ; the backlighting be rather pathetic . in addition , there should be more distinction between the minute and hour hand , as even with glass on during day it can be difficult to tell whether it be 10:12 or 1:40 ! finally , the light do not wake I up - it might have if the room have be dark . the alarm terrify both my cat , right off the bed . so I try cover the alarm with small pillow , and sleep through it . part of the problem be that I be wear earplug , but I wish there be a way to adjust the loudness of the alarm . I be really disappointed , and would reiterate that the clock need brighter backlight , or a adjustable brightness feature , and one of the hand need to be thicker to distinguish between they . I 'll keep , but not happy about it .