Old Item

Everybody has certain items that he or she has kept for years and years.

One of which I have is below.

It's an old alarm clock with radio, that has been with my probably in the late 80s.

I think it was given to me by my late brother.
No. I did not intentionally keep it because it was from him. It just happened that I like the alarm feature.
It is really loud. It will 99.99% of the time bounce me off my bed.
Usually, subconciously, I will wake up before it starts to buzz off. :P

Over the years, the radio feature has died. Cannot work anymore.
The alarm feature is still working fine, except needed some 'massaging' to set it to on properly.
Other than that, it is still alive and kicking.

Then, about a week back, Karinna bought me a new alarm clock.
Yes. 她送钟给我。
So I gave her $2 for giving my the clock. :)

The new alarm clock is similar, with radio as well.
It looks nicer obviously, since it is new. It is smaller. Works similarly.
The alarm itself is a lot softer though. Not sure if the volume can be adjusted. :P

So far so good.
I'm adjusting my habit to wake up at 0630hrs everyday.
Hopefully to adjust it to 0530hrs if possible ... ... ...

So the question is, which of them do I prefer?
Truthfully speaking, the alarm feature of the old one is quite good, unless I manage to bring up the volume for the new one.
Otherwise, the new Sony one is preferred as the radio is working! :P

So, how many old items you still have at your home????

PS: I still have ALL the Christmas/CNY/Wedding Invitation/Birthday cards that my friends had sent/given to me since my Primary school days ..
Still in my drawer somewhere ... ...

LOL. I am a junkie.