hard to master the mechanics
First, it would be good if you did not send an email asking for a review of an item, naming the item, anywhere near Christmas.  My husband and I share an email, and this was a gift for him.<br /><br />My husband loves waking up to the sun, and therefore loves this alarm.  He is a PhD chemist, having taught computer science at one time, and found figuring out how to set the thing was nearly impossible.  It is not at all a user friendly item.  The night light is far too bright. Works great once you figure it out, but the next time you want to change something, it is get out the book and spend a great deal of time trying to figure out how to set it.
Rating: 3 stars