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MARATHON CL030023 Travel Alarm Clock with Calendar Temperature Battery Included

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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990
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Clock
 129
alarm, travel, great little, travel alarm clock, easy to set
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Great little clock.  ...  "
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" ...  I love that I can take this clock wherever I go. ... I also love that it has an alarm.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice little clock.  ...  "
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" ...  Good little travel alarm clock.  ...  "
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" ...  This clock is small but with all the features I wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  very good travel clock  ...  "
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" ...  Love the Travel alarm .  ...  "
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" ...  Has all the features you would want in an alarm clock!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 98
easy to use, easy to read, compact, set, clock
+99%
-1%
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" ...  Easy to program  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to program too.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple to set up and use  ...  "
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" ...  One of the easiest travel clocks to set.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It's lightweight, easy to read, with a stable base.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up, I didn't even have to look at the directions!  ...  "
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" ...  The controls are simple and easy to manage.  ...  "
Size
 97
compact, size, clock, traveling, easy to use
+100%
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" ...  Just what I wanted it is the perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  perfect for traveling  ...  "
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" ...  great size, easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  I like the travel size and all of the functions.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my second one of these because they are just wonderful little travel clocks AND sit by my desk and in the bathroom clocks. ... Folds up small and portable for travel.  ...  "
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" ...  I use mostly when traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  It is compact, easy to use and easy to travel with.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait to actually use it while traveling and not just at home to try it out!  ...  "
For Travel
 49
travel, trip, trips, great for travel, clock
+94%
-6%
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" ...  perfect for traveling  ...  "
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" ...  Recent purchase but appear to be ideal for travel.  ...  "
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" ...  I've owned many travel clocks over the years and this is my favorite.  ...  "
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" ...  Although this would be perfect for traveling, we use them in our bathrooms.  ...  "
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" ...  I use mostly when traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait to actually use it while traveling and not just at home to try it out!  ...  "
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" ...  It's very simple and should work for what I need it to do, fits in a pocket like I needed to for my trip, the set up wasn't too hard, I have man hands but I was still able to set it up.  ...  "
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" ...  great travel alarn,i like that it folds up, sits up  ...  "
Controls
 37
alarm, snooze, clock, press, buttons
+65%
-35%
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" ...  The push button to turn on the light is easy to depress and the light is bright enough to easily read the time.  ...  "
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" ...  The controls are simple and easy to manage.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to set (meaning the set-up buttons are on the front and side, not on the back) ... the display is clear, the alarm easy to hear, and the night light easily accessible.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to see when alarm is on (top left corner) or off.  ...  "
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" ...  Works fine, light & snoze button should be on top, field of view straight in front.  ...  "
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" ...  All of the buttons are readily accessible so it is easy to set the calendar, time, alarm, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  I especially like the popup button that lets me see the time in the dark.  ...  "
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" ...  Would be 5 stars if the light button was easier to find in the dark.  ...  "
Setup
 29
set, instructions, easy, directions, setup
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Easy to set up, I didn't even have to look at the directions!  ...  "
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" ...  It's also VERY easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  I was also very happy that I was able to go to the marathon website and download the directions.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to figure out, stable.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to figure out how to set up, I actually set it all up without even using the booklet.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set.  ...  "
Delivery
 26
quick delivery, great product, delivered, arrived, good price
+100%
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" ...  Quick delivery, performs as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived early exactly as described in good condition.  ...  "
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" ...  Delivery was on time and the clock works as advertized.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product and very fast delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  The delivery was right on time.  ...  "
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" ...  Price is good and was delivered timely.  ...  "
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" ...  And only took two days to have it arrive.  ...  "
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" ...  Received this via USPS, good packaging.  ...  "
Marketplace
 24
clock, shown, exactly as described, exactly, wanted
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Just what I wanted and exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  all good, thanks!  ...  "
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" ...  Just as represented in the product description.  ...  "
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" ...  I will buy again  ...  "
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" ...  So great to find this product on Amazon and now have a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  Performs as stated  ...  "
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" ...  The company emails you asking for feedback, so that's a good sign as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to do its job as advertised.  ...  "
Features
 22
nice features, light, feature, easy to set, clock
+86%
-14%
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" ...  It's durable, stays upright when opened, has nice features and is simple to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This clock is small but with all the features I wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  Nightlight feature is very useful.  ...  "
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" ...  The light was great also.  ...  "
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" ...  Great travel alarm with back light.  ...  "
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" ...  This clock has nice features and is really easy to use, only had it for a short time but so far I am very pleased.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to be a nice quality product, well made and with nice features.  ...  "
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" ...  Love flip up and swivel feature  ...  "
Price
 18
money, reasonable, travel, nice, value
+100%
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" ...  A five star product and price.  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Price is reasonable.  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend this as a very good travel alarm for a reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice travel clock for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Actually for the price I don't think it can be beat.  ...  "
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" ...  Price is pretty good too.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks good and comes at a very reasonable price,  ...  "
Design
 18
sleek, design, compact, clock, slim
+94%
-6%
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" ...  sleek and easy to use!  ...  "
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" ...  Looks like it will work fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the sleek style and ease of function.  ...  "
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" ...  It's replacing a similar one that I bought at Brookstone, but this one is a much better design.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to operate, nice design.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact, sleek looking, nice swivel base.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks to be well made and should hold up.  ...  "
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" ...  Look s like it will do what I wanted.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 16
last, years, clock, quit, ago
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Great clock to replace my old Braun of 20 plus years.  ...  "
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" ...  Hope that it will last long.  ...  "
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" ...  Replaced one almost like it and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  I just got it but it feels like it is going to last a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  This one arrived working perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Have no issues right now.  ...  "
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" ...  I found this one and it is working well.  ...  "
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" ...  It replaces one I had for over 15 years.  ...  "
Product As Described
 16
clock, shown, exactly as described, exactly, wanted
+100%
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" ...  Just what I wanted and exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Just as represented in the product description.  ...  "
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" ...  Performs as stated  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to do its job as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Just as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, was as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything works as advertised.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 16
screen, numbers, backlight, light, clear display
+81%
-19%
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" ...  And it's great that I can light the screen!  ...  "
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" ...  And love Temperature on display.  ...  "
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" ...  Have not used it on a trip yet, but it was easy to set up, the backlight is bright so it is easy to read the dial.  ...  "
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" ...  Backlight is a little dim but numbers are still readable.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice, clear display when background light is activated.  ...  "
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" ...  Display is easy to read day or night and it is easy to illuminate the dial if it is pitch dark.  ...  "
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" ...  Large clear display, the rotation actually works and is useful, and it is working fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear and small time display.  ...  "
Battery Life
 16
clock, uses a aaa, uses, one aaa battery, lasts
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Love that it uses AAA batteries  ...  "
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" ...  Fantastic I really like that it uses a AAA battery and it works well.  ...  "
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" ...  As advertised and a perfect size, thanks for the battery too.  ...  "
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" ...  It included one AAA battery. ... Hope that it will last long.  ...  "
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" ...  One was battery lasts for months even if you use the backlight as a flashlight  ...  "
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" ...  Hoping the single battery lasts a long time. ... If battery does last a reasonable period of time will buy a second clock.  ...  "
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" ...  Runs on one AAA battery (one comes with the clock.  ...  "
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" ...  Oh yes, and cover for the battery enclosure is really fragile.  ...  "
Capacity
 14
bedside, room, hotel, clocks, bathroom
+100%
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" ...  I travel a lot and don't want to depend on hotel clocks.  ...  "
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" ...  Although this would be perfect for traveling, we use them in our bathrooms.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size to use in my bathroom.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of info on the face that helps when you are in different settings and hotel rooms.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a perfect alarm clock for my office desk area.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect clock, nice big numbers you can see across the room.  ...  "
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" ...  A very nice travel alarm clock, or use beside-the-bed at home.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for my bathroom counter!  ...  "
Volume
 14
alarm, enough, enough to wake, easy to use, volume
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Alarm sound is good, as it's not too loud, nor too quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed : light, silent, small but readable, easy to use, and the alarm loud enough for me.  ...  "
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" ...  and like the volume of alarm (not too loud).  ...  "
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" ...  Works well, is easy to set and loud enough to waken me.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, lightweight for traveling, loud enough alarm  ...  "
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" ...  Loud and easy to turn off.  ...  "
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" ...  Good size, loud enough alarm, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This sound is rather faint, but yet it is enough to wake me up.  ...  "
Build Quality
 14
fragile, cheaply, withstand, nice features, looks
+79%
-21%
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" ...  It's durable, stays upright when opened, has nice features and is simple to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It folds up nicely to prevent scratches.  ...  "
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" ...  It is built very well, very sturdy and it has all the functions I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  I sat on it and it broke in pieces :( But I liked it so much I bought another one!  ...  "
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" ...  Dropped it on the floor and it still works!  ...  "
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" ...  Looks to be well made and should hold up.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems sturdy enough to withstand our many travels.  ...  "
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" ...  Oh yes, and cover for the battery enclosure is really fragile.  ...  "

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