I just received this, so here are my first impressions. The radio is top notch. Amazon is not. The box arrived on its own, the Sangean box with a shipping label slapped on top. This has been happening more often, absolutely no shipping container, just the product with a label. It was undamaged, but I bet many are damaged.I think that most people read these reviews for the product and not the shipping, so the above did not affect my rating. The radio is a HOME RUN so far for this type of small, portable radio: Truly Excellent reception. Long antenna, but I pick up weak stations my other radios cannot with the antenna only partially out. Sound Quality: This is a big one for me. Most radios like this sound incredibly 'tinny', all upper frequency and harsh. This one is much warmer and has a very pleasing tone to it. All the other stuff: well built, weather alert, alarms, clear display with backlight, time displays even when playing the radio, can plug it in or use AA batteries (not expensive, heavy D size)'.Two minor complaints: 1. I would prefer a rotating knob for volume instead of the buttons. Perhaps a second smaller knob below the tuning knob on the side, or on the front. But, that is just my preference, I'm sure many folks will be happy with the big, easy to see and use buttons.2. No aux input. Most of these kinds of radios don't have that, I don't know why. Are there not many others out there that would play this while working at a desk, and like to be able to plug in your computer for sound out of it? Or use your cell phone to pipe in music on the back patio? I did not deduct a star for this omission because to be fair almost all radios in this category don't have it.It has some heft to it, particularly when the batteries are installed (batteries were not included with the radio).Summary: I have gone through many small portable radios. They either don't last, or annoy me with the incredibly poor quality sound. Finally, this one appears to do everything I was looking for. It is much more expensive than most in this category. In my opinion you absolutely get what you pay for. I hope to have it for many years. I will use it as a bed side radio and alarm clock, outside on the patio, at my desk when I work, and the weather channel functions when needed.I will update this review if I have any problems or issues over time.