Do you now how much time I spend looking for an alarm clock? I went from store to store looking and I finally came across this one which was the best. For starters I liked the fact that it was radio controlled. (I thought Walgreens had one of those, but I wasn't sure.) It means that it autonomously sets the digital clock and calendar. I like the fact that it displays seconds and has a backlight. Seconds are important for me so I am not freaked out when my alarm goes of. I had to get a battery, but I wasn't which type and I did find out.One turndown though was the fact that there is no themometer on this clock and I need to know the temparature so I know how hot it is in the room. I was a bit shocked but overall it seemed to be working out. I would suggest it.