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Clock Radio - Emerson CKS1708 Smart Set Radio Alarm Clock [0738 - 2017-03-18] I needed to replace a clock-radio in my kitchen area. I diligently searched for one that was reasonably priced (ok, cheap), look decent, had a large bright time display, sounded good and had some innovative features. This item was exactly what I wanted as detailed below: PROS: · The first big surprise was when you initially plug it in - the display automatically displayed the correct date and time. This along with your manual settings - station selections - alarm functions are "memorized" within the device via a backup battery factory installed - nice! · Experience a power failure or unplug the device and all settings are restored when the power is reapplied via the backup battery/circuitry. · Bright, large numerals are easy to see from across the room. The day of the week is shown is small blue letters below the time display. · Sound was decent for the device's compact size. As you adjust the volume a numerical display increases or decrease so that's kind of cool. · Some nice features: an outlet to charge your phone or what have you is located on the back of the device and there is a cavity on the bottom to store the AC cord. · Size/footprint: about the size and shape of a pound of butter. · Cost: I paid $18.95 for this clock radio on Amazon in Mid February 2017. Considering the features and checking out the other offers on Amazon this is a no-brainer bargain in my opinion. · Reliability: OK I've only had it short period of time but I use it several hours a day and have had no problems. We lost our power twice and all settings were restored when the power returned. CONS: · OK it's small, does a lot and has some multi-purpose buttons. Considering all that you have to carefully read and follow the instructions which are good but complicated. Best to play around with it a couple of times before you get serious with the alarm settings. One good thing if your good to go unplugging it or a power failure won't wipe out your settings. 'CONCLUSION: All things considered I would recommend this item. Even if it died on me, say within a year or so, I would buy it again. UPDATE 06-24-2017 My kitchen radio is function fine after multiple daily on/offs. We loose out power here in NH at lease one or twice a month (oh those tricksters at the electric utility! - I do pay my bill on time!) and NOT having to reset the time-date-and station is a great thing I say.. I recently purchased two more - one for the bedroom and one for the shed/workshop. The set up and functions worked with no issues. As I said for the price I'll continue to recommend this item.