I have have this alarm clock for more than 15 year . frankly , I can not recall when I buy it but it be two move and one other state ago . the light be finally wear out . it be too dim to see the number at night . I have have to replace the battery a couple of time over the many year . it work great . the alarm be not too loud or soft . it have a snooze feature . it fold up for travel or sit on a nightstand . currently , I have it velcroe to the bedroom wall by the bed with those command velcro strip . -lrb- pardon my use of brand name which might not be accurate . -rrb- I would recommend this alarm clock . it be ridiculously reliable .