Works great at my bedside. I can plug in my cell phone, house phone, lamp and have an clock/alarm all in one without having to fight multiple plugs in my wall outlet. The alarm sound is rather harsh but I can live with that.The blue color of the numbers was difficult to read from a distance.Researched forever and wanted an alarm clock, two outlets, and three ports or better. This one impressed me because other reviews said a competitor clock was "blowing up" and getting overheated. This one has a thicker cord and the surge protection to avoid this. Also, the brightness selection is an added bonus. I purchased this for room rentals so I wanted something nice. This one checked all the boxes. However, it didn't say anything about the alarm going off when the power goes out. So, you will see that I asked the question in Amazon's list of questions.Superdanny responded, "Yes, of course the alarm will still sound at the appropriate time with the batteries installed if the electricity goes out in the middle of the night. The 2 AAA batteries (not included) can keep the clock running with no clock display while unplugged to the electric or the electricity goes out." By Superdanny Direct… on August 8, 2019So, I purchased two of them. When they cam in the next day or so, I checked them with my adult son at home and everything worked as promised EXCEPT the alarm with no power (they did have the batteries in the clocks and overnight to work). SO DISAPPOINTING!!! I thought these were going to be perfect. I did more research and decided that they are still the best I can find. They look expensive and was nicer than the last two examples I saw in expensive hotel rooms (also, seeing them, I knew exactly what I was looking for). So, sorry Superdanny, only 4 stars since the glitch with the alarm. Just have Mom and/or grandma call you when you have an important date, get a "Big Ben" manual clock, set your cell phone alarm... you get the idea. I still recommend them. I am keeping them and like them.I bought the clock for the dimming capability on the clock numbers. Works well.WE HAD THIS IN A MOTEL WE STAYED IN AND WAS SO HANDY .ORDER ONE FOR HOMEGood clock/charging station. Display is a little to bright for my liking.Convenient charging ports for phone, Watch, ereader. Adjustable brightness.After seeing the tangle of cords and power strips by my mother's bed I knew I had to do something. Did a bit of research and bought this. I liked that a surge protector was built in. She loves it. Her bedside table is so organized now.