MARATHON Travel and Desktop Alarm Clock, White - 12 or 24-Hour Format, Indoor Temperature, Calendar Display, One-Touch Backlight - includes One AAA Battery

I've been looking for awhile for just the right travel alarm and definitely found it with this Marathon CL030023 clock. It is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a compact well designed product that does its job - it will definitely wake you up. The alarm is not annoyingly loud at first, but progressively gets louder until you shut it off. It's a perfect size with a display that is easily read across the room and definitely very easily from bed. There is a button at the base you can press and the clock will illuminate so you can read it in the dark, and the light goes out immediately when you release the button. I don't care much about date and inside temp for a travel alarm, but it has that for those who like that. It is very easy to set up and really it isn't necessary to read the instructions to do so. I like that is uses an AAA battery which can be bought anywhere. I'm tired of electronics with goofy one off batteries that are harder to find. It folds up easily and is very compact. The only minor criticism I would have is you have to physically pick up the clock and slide a switch to the off position to turn off the alarm, vs there being a quick shut off button. But no biggie for me and I suppose the advantage of that is it kinda forces you to deal with getting up. It does however have a snooze alarm function, but you have to elect to use that function when you set the alarm, but moving the switch to the snooze position when you activate the alarm. Then you simply press the "light illumination button" at the base of the alarm to activate snooze and I believe it will allow you three snooze cycles. I personally don't use snooze since I actually need to get up or I wouldn't set the alarm in the first place. There are many reviews that mention another potential issue and that is the position of the light illumination button. When traveling and in a suitcase, the light could be activated with clothing or something in the suitcase constantly pressing on the button, thus draining the battery. That is a definite issue, but one I avoid by simply traveling with the clock in the box it came in which doesn't add much dimension to an already small device. Of course one could also remove the battery when traveling, but that would then require setting time, etc each day. Anyway, for me this is a great clock and without a doubt the best travel alarm I've every owned.

I've had more than a few of these over the years and this one functions very well. It packs well (4" L x 2.5" W x 5/8" D). In an open position, it stands 4.25" tall. The turn and twist, spring loaded, function to open/close operates as expected. Setting the clock, date, etc, is straight forward and fairly simple. The temperature is an added bonus. The view window is 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" with the clock numbers standing approx. 5/8" tall. The alarm sounds as a two-beep for approx 5 seconds and then to a constant continuous beep for one minute. Hitting the snooze button buys you four minutes. However, if, for some reason, you do not hear the alarm after one minute, it shuts off (i.e., you didn't touch the snooze button). This clock has an automatic built in "snooze" feature and this process will start again in four minutes (again...without ever touching the snooze button). In a small to mid size hotel room, it is fairly loud / annoying and woke me up no problems whatsoever. The spring load in a closed position works adequately but I put a small rubber band around it to keep in place. If the clock is set / running while in the suitcase, carry-on, etc., the snooze button is an issue and will drain the battery. My recommendation: don't put the battery in until you have arrived at your destination. Light feature: by hitting the snooze button, the view screen illuminates blue for a period of 4-5 seconds. There is a slight hum during this process and is only slightly noticeable. Overall...for the price, a very functional item for any traveler at generally half the price.

I needed a travel clock, something that was compact, readable in the dark, and easy to operate. The Marathon travel clock delivers. It delivers on all counts. As with all digital products, the Marathon travel clock requires some study to operate with ease (I am a baby boomer), but this is the case with all modern electronic equipment. If you can do, then do it even if you are providing a solution for which there is no problem. (This opinion should be taken as a comment more on me than the clock.) One final note, I do not downgrade the Marathon clock with four stars. I give four stars to all products that operate as advertised, reserving five stars for the rare instance when a product or a vendor goes above and beyond reasonable expectations. In all fairness, Marathon has had no opportunity to do this because it delivered all that it promised as promised.

I was looking for a new battery operated alarm clock for my bedroom and purchased this one as soon as I saw the thousands of positive reviews. I am definitely not disappointed! I visualized the clock a little bigger than it actually is, but the difference in size from my impression definitely doesn't impact how much I like this clock. If you're going to use it for travel rather than as a bedroom alarm clock in your home like I do, the small size is definitely a bonus. It'll fit in any bag you want to put it in. The fact that the clock can be closed and lie flat is a also a bonus when traveling because the screen isn't exposed. Setup was a breeze because not only are the instructions very clear, Marathon includes a AAA battery in the box! Should I ever need another alarm clock, I'll definitely purchase it from Marathon.

Perfecto para buró y viaje !

I have had this same clock from the same manufacturer for the past 15 years, and only now is it beginning to deteriorate: the year no longer shows, and the temperature doesn't show either anymore. But 15 years! That's terrific. So I decided to replace it before it dies altogether ... BUT... the new one arrived today NOT in working order. I always worry that there may be bootleg products accidentally sold by Amazon. Perhaps this is one of them. Whatever, I am returning it the same day. The year function does not work at all. Instead when you press the 'year' button, it only changes the day! Seriously disappointed.

This clock is small (2 1/2” wide and 4” tall) but all of the displays are clear and easy to read. The time is 1/2" tall, in dark black numbers, across the middle. The functions are easy to set and change. With the turn and lock function, the base is large enough to keep it stable on the table. For some reason I wake up during the night to see how much longer I can sleep. The button for the light is large and at the bottom of the clock so it’s easy to get to. The light does not stay on a long time so it doesn’t glow like a night light. The C battery is small enough that a spare can be put in your wallet. I put mine in a pencil case with a small flashlight and it fits anywhere in my suitcase. I have already bought 2 of these clocks and am planning on buying another for the spare bedroom. I think this is an excellent clock and I would recommend it to anyone.

Je cherchais une horloge pour le bureau m'indiquant l'heure et la température, posée en dessous de mes écrans. Cet article remplit parfaitement son rôle. Parfaitement stable sur sa base. L'horloge est très lisible et l'heure accessible en un coup d'oeil. Température un peu plus petit mais sans problème non plus. Je ne l'utilise pas pour voyager, cependant le principe de fermeture est très fonctionnel et pratique, donc un plus pour les voyages. Pile AAA dans le socle de l'appareil.

I think the Marathon Clock is great. I not only travel with it but I have them in various rooms in my home. It is small and compact and keeps really good time. It not only tells you the time and date but it also gives you the temperature. It has a light and an alarm. It folds up for travel. It is the same length as a credit card. I would highly recommend this clock.