I really enjoy having the time, seconds counting, date and even the temperature in the room all at a glance! I also think that it's an attractive little clock that takes up very little space on my nightstand and no electrical cords to deal with so I can move it around where ever I may be at a given time. My only disappointment is that I had expected the backlighting to be lit at night, that is why I bought it. I awake often during the night and hoped a quick glance could tell me the time. It requires tapping a button to backlight it and attempting to do this in the dark means that I knock it off the table every time...  Live and learn...I will use it on my desk instead and purchase a "glow in the dark" for my bedroom.