Odd because the sides of the metal ring are perfectly cl

Agree with another reviewer the silver face top only not sides of the metal has an unusual cracklepattern white film across the entire surface manufacturing process which did not buff off with a clean cloth but i will probably eventually try metal polish on it

Battery operated so highly portable can place about anywhere on the desk or table

It is at a comfortable angle for time viewing wether sitting at or standing near the desk or table it sits on crisp readout can be seen across a small room easily