I'm not sure what model you bought but I'm guessing it was more simple than what most people get when they're looking for an alarm clock on Amazon. A few years ago, we were bought alarm clocks for our kids and the average cost was $30-$40. They justify the cost with stuff like dimmable / adjustable color temperature LEDs, bluetooth connectivity, etc.
We bought two different brands/models and both were powered by USB-C cables. Despite that fact that both my kids are pretty gentle with electronics and, as you mentioned, these products mostly just sit on a nightstand, they both started shorting out at the power port within 18 months.
So maybe yours will last a long time, but I learned first-hand that even low-touch, stationary electronics will suffer from poor material and poor build quality.
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Reply to Are all those old alarm clocks really anything special? by LowerSurplus
I'm not sure what model you bought but I'm guessing it was more simple than what most people get when they're looking for an alarm clock on Amazon. A few years ago, we were bought alarm clocks for our kids and the average cost was $30-$40. They justify the cost with stuff like dimmable / adjustable color temperature LEDs, bluetooth connectivity, etc.
We bought two different brands/models and both were powered by USB-C cables. Despite that fact that both my kids are pretty gentle with electronics and, as you mentioned, these products mostly just sit on a nightstand, they both started shorting out at the power port within 18 months.
So maybe yours will last a long time, but I learned first-hand that even low-touch, stationary electronics will suffer from poor material and poor build quality.