Sony Dream Machine ICF-CD843V CD Clock Radio with Digital Tuner by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony Dream Machine ICF-CD843V CD Clock Radio with Digital Tuner
Digital camera Review: A bit bulky, but lots of nice features
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a clock radio for the serious radio guy. It is a bit on the beefy side for the nightstand, but that's where it will provide the most pleasure. It has several thoughtful features. You can adjust the brightness of the digital read-out. I found the medium setting to be just fine. The digitally-tuned radio provides good reception. One complaint I have about most clock radios today is that they are puny when it comes to pulling the stations in. This one does an adequate job with both AM and FM, at least in my neighborhood. Of course, it has nice pre-sets for favorite stations. The CD player sounds good, with or without the bass boost. You can select CD shuffle, repeat, etc. One small complaint would be with regard to the volume control. It is a thumbdial on the side towards the back. You have to fumble a bit to find it in the middle of the night, and we all know that if you are listening to radio in the middle of the night you don't want it to blast. If you are changing from station to station or to CD, there will likely be a big difference in volume that will have to be dealt with. All in all, a heavyweight entry in the AM/FM/CD clock radio field. There is no earphone jack, but that may not matter to most people. There is also no battery back-up, but the radio retains its memory during a short power interruption.Digital camera Review: A good all-around radio/CD-player/clock
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros: Does all things decently. Quality seems good.
Cons: Controls are oddly arranged, buttons are too small.
Digital camera Review: A great clock radio
Summary: 5 Stars
This clock radio is great! I don't use the alarm functions so I can't comment about that. Everything is digital except the volume control. Best clock radio I have ever had!Digital camera Review: A nice also standing out clock radio
Summary: 4 Stars
As time progress, I believe SONY does not make this radio anymore and so I bought two. Anyway, it is a particular one that differs itself from the others and so makes it outstanding out. Its sound is clear and crisp as usual, but its base can be better (well, it is not design as an audio system though). My biggest concern about it is shortage of the battery backup system so can not keep the clock going during electric outrage. The potential impact on that is no or wrong waking time if the outrage happens and been fixed during people's sleep!
It is a good and reliable radio clock as indicated by the other reviewers, and so most people would enjoy it like me!
Digital camera Review: Able to set 3 alarm times...all can't wake to radio
Summary: 1 Stars
Somewhat deceptive feature being able to set 3 different wake up times. The only problem is, one wakes to radio, one to cd, and the other to the buzzer alarm. My husband and I both like to wake to the radio, which is not an option with this product. We bought it specifically for that feature -- being able to set our weekday alarm time, and not have to constantly change one for the weekend when we have activities with our children. If you don't mind having each alarm set to a different wake up sound, you might like this radio. We were very disappointed.