Sony ICF-S79V Weather Band Shower Radio by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony ICF-S79V Weather Band Shower Radio
Digital camera Review: A little disappointed but for a strange reason
Summary: 4 Stars
The sound is great, it's very attractive, a perfect size, easy to read and the batteries last a very long time. However one thing that isn't good, and I don't know if anyone else has had this - a few of the tops of the push buttons have peeled off. Right now the off button has no top, so there's a hole with the mechanics of that button showing. Prior to today, in order to turn it off, I would push inside the button. However, now that has ceased to work and the only way to turn it off is to remove the batteries. Someone had mentioned to me that the tops should be glossed with colorless nail polish but this suggestion was made to me AFTER the tops came off. I don't think that I was overly harsh with this - just normal use so I really don't understand why this should have happened. This is more of a cosmetic problem than performance. I will say that even with this, I intend to buy the radio again because of any small radio I've had, this is by far so superior in looks and sound and design. Maybe Sony has made improvements to this - I can't believe I'm the only one to whom this has happened. It's lasted a very long time - maybe 10 years or so. Although I'd rather not have to spend money for another radio, all in all, it's really worth it. We don't keep it in the shower, but on a shelf away from water. Maybe that's why it's lasted so long. Next one I get I think I'll try the nail polish trick and see if that helps.Digital camera Review: A must if you like news radio in the morning
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always listened to news radio in the mornings and I like to take long showers. This is absolutely the way to go if you want to listen to radio in the shower. I've had it for over 2 years now and it has been through just 5 batteries. It comes with a bundled antennae which you can stick to the shower's wall and reception is amazing. Buttons are easy to operate and it can even tune into local TV stations so you get the audio. Sometimes I do have to crank up the volume to hear over the shower noise, but I never go more than half way up. This shower radio is excellent, get it now.Digital camera Review: A nice little radio
Summary: 4 Stars
I wouldn't say that this is the best overall radio that I've ever owned, but it is certainly the best SHOWER radio I've ever had. It sounds very nice, has plenty of volume, and doesn't seem to mind a little moisture and steam. I like the features, such as the push buttons (rather than switches or slides). I've only given it 4 out of 5 stars because every once in a while it sort of cuts out for about 2 seconds, which can be annoying when I'm listening to something important (news, weather), or it crackles and I have to turn it a bit to get good reception once again. But it is much much better than any other radio in it's class, and I do recommend it highly.Digital camera Review: Acceptable Product
Summary: 3 Stars
This product has worked acceptably for me for about two years. Other reviewers are on to something when they point out that it's water resistant but not waterPROOF. That issue seems to have stung me too. The volume knob has been affected by the water to the point where it has two settings, too low and too loud. Another reviewer pointed out that the hanging the radio by the strap places the controls out of sight and reach. This is also annoying but, I primarily only listen to one or two stations so all I need are the on and off buttons. As for TV station reception, I find this a curious and somewhat useless feature (I mean, it's not like it gets *cable*).Digital camera Review: Amazing product
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this radio for almost a year. I use it generally twice a day, and I have not had to change the batteries once. It sits right under the shower head and gets soaked every time I use it, and the quality has not degraded. My bathroom has no windows and is right in the middle of my house - the worst case for radio reception - and the reception is perfect. If I had 10 bathrooms I would buy 10 of these. Adam Carolla in the morning and Mariners games at night have uplifted my shower experience.