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: It does what it is supposed to
Summary: 4 Stars
I haven't owned it a long time as of this writing, but it seems to be what I wanted it to be, a clock radio with channels for weather, radio, and tv audio, plus a single CD player. Having owned 3 RCA clock radios that also played CDs, and having thought them all wretched pieces of junk, I may like the Sony mostly just because it works, but that's pretty much all I need it to do. (I owned three of the RCAs because I got two free replacements. All three broke within a year.)
The Sony has the features mentioned above. It has two alarm settings, but both can't be set to the same wake up mode (one can have radio, but then the other has to be tv or cd or weather). It also has Snooze, Nap, and Timer (to fall asleep to music). Setting the alarm for the first time was a bit challenging at first, but then again I was misinterpreting the instructions--not sure if that's my fault or theirs.)
The unit is relatively compact, so easily fits on my very small bedside table.
The look of it is okay; not beautiful, but not bad.
Edit: More time has gone by. This is an excellent clock radio; not cutting edge, not state-of-the-art, not high def, just an excellent, reliable clock radio.
Digital camera Review: It has everything you need and want...
Summary: 5 Stars
in one tiny box.. I own about 3 other Sony radio/cd combos and this is the best. It is small so it doesn't take up much room, I have this one in the kitchen. Once you get to know all the buttons it is easy to use I really enjoy the big clock screen and you can adjust the brightness, since I have it in the kitchen what I find to be it's best feature is the preset buttons for the radio stations. I can change it quickly with just the tip of the finger. It really is a dream machine...Digital camera Review: It is what it is...
Summary: 3 Stars
Not bad sound-wise, but gets lousy reception. Might have to invest in an antenna, great.Digital camera Review: It's very hard to read the stupid buttons
Summary: 2 Stars
This clock has some great features such as the TV audio. The darn buttons are practically impossible to read especially in the evening. What a stupid design flaw! I have excellent vision (pity anyone that doesn't) but why would you write in light color on silver? Very disappointing Sony.Digital camera Review: Just one thing lacking...
Summary: 4 Stars
Great sound - just lacks the battery back up - which has become an issue because I've had some power outages in my area. A pain to constantly be resetting clock and alarms.