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A Great Clock Radio
I've had this clock radio for 5 months now and it has worked great.
I just had to post a rating after reading all the misinformation being posted here. I have the Ipod touch (latest one) and the iPhone 4. Also have the Classic. Old or new, they all dock & play perfectly on this device. The Touch is so thin it has a sloped docking slot which makes it difficult to line up on any docking station from any manufacturer- including Apple! So you can't just slap it in as you would a classic iPod or iPhone which are thicker. Problem is Apple's design; not Sony's. Just be careful & line it up with the plug, press down & you are in business. It charges & plays just fine. iPhone4 works fine with it too & it is easier to dock.
Sound is great for a radio this size. Just wish the iPod played as loud as the radio. It is a bit lower. Button functions take a bit of getting used to but actually are logical. Just be careful when handling the radio. It is so compact it is hard to avoid hitting a function button & turning on/off an alarm. Takes a while but I learned where to grab it when I want to move it or set it.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the brightness either. I use the brightest setting & trust me, it doesn't light up the room. Not even close! And there are 2 lower settings besides, so these complaints are totally unfounded.
November 19, 2011
Not compatible with ipod 5th generation
I bought this item because it is advertised being compatible with ipod 5th generation. It is NOT! My ipod does not fit in the docking. One SONY representative said it needs an included adapter. No adapters were in the box and I have not been able to buy the so called required adapters from SONY. Another SONY representative said that no adapters are needed and my ipod should fit!! Moral of the story, DO NOT spend your money on this, if you have an ipod 5th generation.
November 10, 2011
Beware: Photo does not match clock
The photo on the website and on the box shows lighted numerals on a black background. But the clock comes with a blue backlit background that cannot be turned off. So even at the lowest brightness setting, too much light floods the room. Sony assures me it is not possible to turn off the lighted background.
If you don't care about this then I would recommend the clock as it is nice otherwise.
September 20, 2011
Perfect for your desk!
This is the perfect clock radio for my desk at work! Small footprint, easy to read clock, sounds great! I love that I can listen to my iPod or the radio, or just charge my iPhone, while I'm listening to the radio. For such a small radio the sound is really great, appropriate and ideal for work!
August 5, 2011
