Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM Stereo CD Clock Radio with Dual Alarm by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM Stereo CD Clock Radio with Dual Alarm
Digital camera Review: Alarm does NOT work!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought this clock radio for my son because he wanted a CD player with a clock radio, and I liked the big, easy to read numbers on the display screen. It had all the features we were looking for, including a dual alarm system. Then, we took it out of the box and were nothing but disappointed.
First, the volume control on the bottom right of the clock is not easy to get to--not a big deal, but you would have hoped a design engineer would have come up with a better place to reach for a volume dial. Second, the radio tuner dial is just that--a dial. Unless you have a very precise touch, it is not easy to tune in a radio station, and once you do, the reception is not great. (We hade a clock radio in the same exact spot in his room before we got this one, and it got great reception, so we know it is possible to get a good signal.) Third, and most importantly, the alarm did NOT work. We set the alarm for him at night when he went to bed, and in the morning, the alarm light "A" was no longer lit and the alarm never went off. I tried resetting the alarm again, and to no avail, it never went off. I took the clock radio back to the store and exchanged it for the exact same model, and we had the exact same problem. Alarm "A" would look like it was set, but at some point during the night, it de-programmed itself. We took the second one back to the store as well, and as luck would have it, there was a working model on display. I asked the salesman to show me how he would set the alarm, he input in a time for Alarm "A", we waited, and it did not work. Three strikes and you are out! I can not recommend this model since I had nothing but problems with it--twice.
Digital camera Review: Almost There!
Summary: 3 Stars
I have not purchased this unit, but studied it closely in a local store. It had all the features I liked except two which is why I am writing: (1) no headphone jack; (2) no battery back-up in case the power goes out. Other than that, I liked the size, price, features, and MP3 line in. Just wish it had two more features.Digital camera Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
This alarm clock is fantastic. It has the easiest time-setting of all (you can go backwards and forwards!), and the nap and snooze features are very convenient. I also love being able to choose which track starts when using a CD to wake up. Hardly ever skips.
The only possible complaint is that it does not have battery backup, so if you lose power, it resets. Still, that is a chance I am willing to take because of the other great features.
Digital camera Review: Amazon's Tech details are INCORRECT.
Summary: 3 Stars
"CD player with CD-R/RW MP3 playback and digital AM/FM tuner"
This implys that it plays MP3's from a CD. It does not.
This states specifically that it has a digital tuner. It does not.
Sony's web page indicates the actual specs:
MP3 Player : Connection via the Audio-in Jack
Tuner Type : Analog
While I don't care about the analog tuner (haven't listened to radio since Sirius) its an inaccurate description.
One selling point that I wanted was the CD/MP3 playback. This product does not have this.
Digital camera Review: An almost
Summary: 4 Stars
For the money I think the Sony ICF-CD815 looks nice and works well. I am satisfied and glad that I bought it. However in my opinion it is missing two things that would make the item better. First it does not have an audio out port so you are unable to listen to the radio or CDs using earphones. Second, the use of the radio would be enhanced if it had some station preset capability.