My ex had a HORRID time with his alarm clock (mostly I think it was the user...ha ha ha). So I went to this store like a Sharper Image. I bought him this new, state-of-the-art type alarm clock that will NEVER shut off. Like if you unplug it, it will remember what the time should be, what your settings were...etc. So even if the power goes out and comes back on, it is still set! I shoulda taken it with me when I left