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Overall, the word I'd use to describe my feelings on this clock as disappointed. Oh don't get me wrong, I think it works as intended and the light is very bright so that isn't the problem. Mostly I'm disappointed with the quality and user-friendliness. I had an older alarm clock (coincidentally also Philips) and it was a dock for an iPod but it died a year or two ago so I've just been using my cell phone. I purchased this, thinking that waking up 'naturally' with light would be better. And it may be. That part is hard to test right now because its getting light pretty early, but WINTER IS COMING so I'll get a better idea of how effective the light is. My thoughts: Pros: * Nice, bright light which can be adjusted if too bright. Cons: * Too light, its easily knocked over. Feels cheap * Controls are ridiculously non-intuitive. I've been using various alarm clocks for decades and I've never had to look at the owners manual --TWICE-- to figure out how to set the time and other functions * Takes two buttons to completely shut off when alarm goes off---one for the light and one for the beep alarm (and you kind of have to hold the clock while pushing them since its SO light). * Can't turn off the beep (in case you want to just wake up with the light) * no ability to set multiple alarms (most alarm clocks have two) In summary, it is not as easy to use nor does it have as much functionality as i would have expected for a relatively expensive alarm clock. Its like a super basic $10 alarm clock with a light attached.