for the money this little clock be a pretty good buy . the number be large and easy to read , the time and alarm be straightforward and easy to set , the alarm start out softly and get louder until you push the snooze or turn it off , and the dial light up at night nicely when you push the snooze button . it also unfold to create a stand for the clock . it be compact when fold for travel , but the cover be cheaply make . I be not sure how well it will hold up under abuse , I would feel compel to wrap it in a sock or something in a suitcase . all in all for the money it have everything I need for a travel alarm clock and it keep good time so far , too .