the time come to retire the old alarm clock and the dh just about play tap . until I present he with this one . it have a nice silver , sleek appearance . the number be large enough for he to see even without he contact . have the date and also show the time the alarm be set at without have to click any button . have a please neon yellow-green back light and the time be project on the ceiling be big number . it run on a combination battery and electrical current , so that be the light go out the clock do not ! since this time of year see a lot of storm and lose power -lrb- more than we would like ... lol -rrb- this be a very handy feature . Easy to use and make the dh quite the happy camper . for those seek a simple clock , no radio etc. . this be just about perfect .