I bought this model because of very few buttons on the top. I have cats and they step on the top of my bedside radio all the time. All they can do now is mess with the CD. I like that you can turn OFF the clock display if needed. The only minus on this model is the dial controlled volume. I prefer a digital setting you can step up and down. Its also a nice size and has very good stereo sound.Its nice that those of us that are not 'Apple Heads' with Ipods can still find something to put CDs in. I have a nice choice of sleep CDs that I use. Going to sleep to nice music is very helpful.