hoping for... I like the whole concept of this clock, but the volume settings just dont work for me. There is no happy medium. A setting of one you can barely hear and a setting of 2 is way loud. I had seen this issue on other reviews and wish I would have taken them to heart. Otherwise, I do like it! Great sound machine great product. has many different sound settings and has an alarm as well. reliable and does exaCTLY WAHTS PROMISED. Disappointed. I was disappointed that the recorded noises (thunder, rain, ocean waves) were only short plays that looped back. It is NOT soothing to hear a very repetitious sound over and over and over -- rather than a longer recorded sound (which could be looped back again without too much notice). Since this was supposed be a soothing sound/sleep machine, it is too annoying to enjoy. I would buy this Product again and again This was a Gift for my Husband who has trouble sleeping ,since he uses the Sound Machine he sleeps so much better I have compared to others no comparison Night time, on the ocean helps sleep and sooths I cant find any thing wrong with this item, Buy this. I like all of the sounds and it is great to have so much variety of sounds. Love the sleek design as it looks great on our nightstand. Bought it again! Purchased similar item from Sharper Image many, many years ago. The original