I be excite when I find this sound machine and could not wait to get it , but there be significant problem . the display be very bright , but hard to read unless you be face the clock directly . I prefer the rain selection , but level 1 be too quiet and level 2 be really loud . I have try put it further away , but then I can not see or reach the clock . several time , the sound switch to bird during the night and I wake up wonder what be happen . the positive be that it be easy to use and compact in size .