I have be use this for over a year , and it be go with I everywhere this past year -- California , Illinois , Brazil ... it be small enough so that it do not take up so much space , which be heavenly since I be still in the dorm . I definitely recommend this travel alarm clock for everyone ! only thing to note -- you have to constantly turn the alarm on and off , so make sure you remember to turn the alarm back on every morning ... otherwise it will not wake you up the next morning !