ALMOST do not get it due to one review about it be ` too small ' -lrb- its not -rrb- and one say it get knock over easily -lrb- it do not -rrb- and one say it make too much ` noise ' -- say what ? I have it by my ear and do not hear it and I have great hearing . so to each he own ... but I get this clock for the bedside table and a extra alarm . the alarm be great ... start slowly and more quietly and build which be great . and this clock do not topple over ... stand extremely well-just as well as my other clock and it look sooooo rich and be a perfect size . . go to order another one for my bathroom as it look nice in there too ! you 'll be glad you get this one -lrb- re : the backlight -- or side light -- not too bright but I dont use that feature often anyhow -rrb- Hope this help !