Editorial Review

Wake up in style with the Sony ICF-C492 AM/FM clock radio. Outfitted with a jumbo 1.4-inch green LED display, variable brightness control, an analog AM/FM tuner--and yes, a big honkin' snooze bar--this handy companion is sure to get you going in the morning. The space-conscious design is attractive and stylish, with a modern aesthetic that takes up hardly any space on the nightstand. The large display is also a plus, as it makes it easy to tell time from a distance--a particular bonus for people with poor vision. Households with more than one sleeper will appreciate the dual alarm, which allows two separate people to wake at different times without resetting the alarm. And should you need a more abrupt noise than the radio can provide, the ICF-C492 offers both loud and soft buzzer alarms. Read more

Features

• Sleek AM/FM clock radio with jumbo 1.4-inch green LED display
• Variable brightness control adjusts to lighting and environment
• Dual alarm function lets 2 people wake at different times without resetting
• Sleep timer and amply-sized snooze bar; 2-level buzzer alarm volume
• 9-volt battery backup; measures 7.88 x 4 x 4.38 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (20)

junk
This would be a good versatile clock radio if it had an accurate clock. Amazon exchanged the first unit they sent me because the clock was 6 min fast in one month. The second unit they sent me was only 4 min fast after one month, but still totally unacceptable. Amazon does not want to exchange this second unit because it is over 30 days after purchase. Sony has a similar policy. The moral of the story: Do not buy a Sony and do not buy from Amazon unless you don't mind being stuck with a clock that you have to reset every couple of weeks.

Its too fast
I brought this clock considering the lengendary sony trademark. But it turned out to be a complete disappointment. Its gaining hours and I am about to return in today. Well,the display is not so bright. If you are looking for a good bedside alarm clock with radio, please don't go for this one.

Good value for the money
I have this clock for three months now. I am very happy and satisfied with it so far. Big and bright disply and easier operation made this clock a good buy.
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Editorial Review

Your sleep schedule is important, so you need a clock radio with useful features. Look no further because the The ICF-CD843V truly delivers. It has a triple alarm, so you can set three different alarm times, each with the option of waking to CD, buzzer, or radio. The large dual time display shows both the current time and your alarm setting.Read more

Features

• Triple alarm for three different alarm times
• Snoozinator allows for custom snooze function with the press of a button
• Nap timer can be set for 10 to 120 minutes for quick cat naps
• Plays standard CD and CD-R/RW discs
• Tune in AM/FM, TV, and weather channels

Reviews (34)

Awful Awful, not the first time Sony product dies
I used this product, maybe 5 times, and it completely died 13 months after I purchased it. It was stored in 1 place the entire time, never moved, never dropped, never abused. And it dies. I then attempt to take advantage of the Visa "double your warranty" extended warranty coverage, only to be told that because I used my online "Amazon' gift certificate to pay for a portion of this product, that this excludes the extended warranty. So I toss out a brand new looking Sony product.
Useless
A clock radio without a battery back up?I can't believe Sony would not have this feature.Even the cheapest clock radios have this. Info states if electric is out for more than 1 minute your settings will be gone.Another feature missing is no headphone plug.For $60.00 this is a waste of money.

Mine died
I most always prefer Sony products and aside from not being able to read the time during the night I was pleased with the Dream Machine. It's compact body fit easily on a bedside table and the sound was not bad. However, it died during the day the other day...nothing that I did. It was fine when I got up and when I went to bed it was dead just as if the plug had been pulled. I have plugged it into a couple different outlets and it is dead. I've only had it a year. So disappointed. The Sony dealership charges $89 an hour for service. Not very ecological if I have to go buy a new alarm/music system. I would expect it to last more than a year, coming from Sony. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronics    2. Clock Radios   

Editorial Review

Why not take you tunes along with you? You can do it affordably with the Sony WM-FX197 AM/FM cassette Walkman. Pop in a tape, or tune your favorite station on the AM/FM radio. You'll also hear richer, deeper lows with Sony's mega-bass technology. This little number sips the juice, too, so you can enjoy your music up to 25 hours on two AA batteries. Stereo headphones, as well as a belt clip, are included.Read more

Features

• An affordable way to take music with you wherever you go
• Up to 25 hours of battery life from 2 AA batteries
• Analog AM/FM tuner
• Mega-bass technology for deeper, richer sound
• Slim design

Reviews (3)

Good things in small packages
I have had another radio/tapeplayer walkman before.It was a struggle to keep my stations tuned in and they were never static free.No problem with this one!The sound is of excellent quality for the size of the unit.I'm very happy.

Good for the price
Sony is one of the best electronic brands around. This Walkman is really easy to use, has good sound quality, and the batteries last a long time. The one thing I wish I had looked at was a Walkman that was AC/DC.

Plays very well
I found this tape player to play very well; the sound is clear and the reliability is very good.For those that have cassettes and can't find them locally, I would defineately recommend this tape player! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Equally suited to entertainment and utility, the Timex T617S is perfect for any bedroom or kitchen, offering accurate auto-set timekeeping, CD and radio playback, stereo speakers, onboard nature sounds, and an external audio input. The unit's stately silver finish and translucent CD door add visual touches of class, and its versatile CD playback modes include repeat and random play. Once plugged in, the clock will set itself, drawing on its factory-installed 100-year calendar (year/month/day, 2000 to 2099). The clock will even self-adjust for Daylight Savings time and leap years.Read more

Features

• 2-alarm CD clock radio with 90-minute sleep timer; auto-set feature adjusts itself, including Daylight Savings and leap years
• Auxiliary audio input accommodates an MP3 player, DVD player, cassette player, or other device
• Sleep to radio, CD, nature sounds; wake to radio, CD, nature sounds, or buzzer
• Stereo speakers, CD repeat and random play
• Measures 8.1 x 6.7 x 5 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (27)

Where's the 7/5/2 alarm?
When I bought this T617S from Best Buys, their placard distinctly said it had a 7/5/2 dual alarm. I went to BB today to verify I'm not crazy and it DOES say it has the 7/5/2 Dual Alarm but there's nothing about that in the manual. One of the main reasons I bought this clock was so it would only go off on weekdays. I feel ripped off. Other than that, I really like this guy.
Broke after a month, but it's a nice unit otherwise
Getting ready to send it back for warranty work.After just a month, the CD player pretty much stopped working all together.It sometimes will spin, play a little, then shut off.
The ultimate -- don't listen to the whiners
I bought this clock for my daughter after reading the reviews with her of all the cd-rom alarm clocks on Amazon.All the features sounded incredable.Guess what -- they are!This clock is the ultimate, and she will probably keep it for most of her life.The nature sounds are great, the alarms are great, the sound quality is great, the MP3 input line and separate jack for headphones work great.We have had the clock for over 2 months now, and it was well worth the money.As for the negative reviews, take them with a grain of salt.There are whiners in every crowd. ... Read more

Features

• .6" Red LED Display
• Dual Speakers
• AC-powered, attached AC line cord
• Battery back-up remembers time during power shortage
• Uses 1 "9V" battery for backup (not included)

Reviews (2)

Good little clock
I purchased this CD clock radio because I found it difficult to sort through all the mixed reviews on everything else.
Does everything I wanted
(I'm not a kid! Don't tell anyone)
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Editorial Review

The Timex T309TT triple-alarm clock radio lets you wake to your choice of AM/FM radio, buzzer, or any of four nature sounds (wind, brook, surf, and forest spring). Yes, you read correctly: the triple-alarm system lets you set Read more

Features

• Nature Sounds clock radio with preset tuning
• 18 station memory
• Wake to Radio/Buzzer/Nature Sounds
• Triple Alarm
• Battery Back Up

Reviews (94)

Died after 6 months
We had liked this clock for a variety of it's features, but can not recommend it because it died after 6 months. There is only a 3 month warranty-clue!

A pretty good clock!
We got this alarm clock for my 8-year-old daughter, who has loved it for the last year.She was even able to figure out how to set the times, so I really don't understand the difficulty others have had.The nature sounds are a little strange sounding and have a rather short loop, but she likes it enough to listen to it while falling asleep at night.It has worked so nicely that I got one for myself.It's much more pleasant to wake up to the sounds than a blasting radio or alarm.The sound quality isn't as good as an $80 alarm clock with real sounds, but for the money, it's not bad.

Warning: World's Worst Alarm Clock
Last Christmas my husband was tired of hearing my cell phone alarm go off every morning, so he bought this alarm clock as a gift.He had read some Amazon reviews and promised me I would love this clock.The night after Christmas, when I first tried to set the alarm for the next morning, I became so frustrated with the clock that I actually threw it at my husband.The clock is nearly impossible to set.After 30 mintues, I was able to program the alarm to go off every morning at 5:30...seven days per week.It is so time consuming to change this awful clock that every morning since I first set it, I have been awakened at 5:30.As other reviewers have mentioned, there is a rather pesky small button basically attached to the snooze bar, which often causes one to shut off the alarm mid-sleep.This is never a good way to start your day.If there are any husbands out there looking for a nice gift for your tired and overworked wife, avoid this horrible alarm clock at all costs!Also, it sets itself to some sort of internal automatic "world time," which at first seems like one of its best features.However, I have found that "world time" has gained about ten minutes since December, which adds another wrinkle to one's morning routine.Be advised...this clock is a disaster! ... Read more

Features

• Blue Backlit LCD Display
• Digital Tune AM/FM Stereo Radio with Presets
• Instant Weatherband
• Line In jack
• AC powered with battery backup

Editorial Review

With the Coby Electronics CR-A78 AM and FM clock radio you can wake up every morning to an alarm or to the sounds of your favorite radio station. Whether you like to catch up on the previous night's sports results, hear the morning's news and stock market reports, check on traffic updates, laugh to your favorite morning personalities, or just listen to some tunes as you get up, this clock radio is perfect for starting your day.Read more

Features

• Battery back-up with 9-volt battery (not included)
• Built-in projector to display the time on your ceiling or wall
• Big digital LED clock display (green)
• Snooze alarm to let you catch a few minutes of extra sleep
• Sensitive analog tuner

Editorial Review

For those who like to slumber in style, the Tivoli Model Three is the ultimate wake up call. With an understated cherry wood exterior, and large, easy-to-operate controls, the unit serves as a lesson in simplicity for other manufacturers who insist on making confusing, user-unfriendly clock radios. Although we had a few quibbles with some of the features, as well as the performance, of the Model Three, overall we recommend it is a wonderful bedside companion.Read more

Features

• High-performance, easy-to-use analog clock radio with superior sound reproduction
• Fine quartz mechanical movement ensures accurate timekeeping
• 20-minute sleep timer, snooze button, and alarm thumbwheel
• 3-inch full-range driver; expandable with optional stereo speaker and subwoofer
• Measures 8.375 x 4.5 x 5.25 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (17)

The bright clock light can be dimmed if you're willing to open up the Tivoli
The radio is great. The 120-second alarm wake-up problem seems to be fixed. But the clock light is way too bright. Turning it toward the wall makes the wall too bright. It's more like a dim night-light.
overall... wonderful
Both the sound and the overall design and tactile experience justify the overall price. I have had other clock radios, but none that I have felt such a connection with. From the lights, to the buttons, to the wood, let alone sound, the radio gives the impression of quality in every aspect. After seeing the radio, and hearing it, and using it, I can not imagine owning any other bedside radio. This, I believe, is the mark of a great product.

Beautiful looks, rich sound, excellent tuning.
As a carpenter I can tell you that the wood cabinet that this thing comes in is worth a hundred bucks alone--the Tivoli is, without a doubt, the best looking clock radio on the market and it will continue looking that way with the occasional dash of Pledge or whatever Tivoli tells you to use on the cabinet.
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Editorial Review

These days, virtually every new gadget that comes to market strives to be the latest and greatest "all-in-one" digital performer (cell phone/camera/music player/garage door opener. It's refreshing to know that there is still a company that continues to produce stand-alone products that are built with quality -- not quantity -- in mind. Boston Acoustics has taken its two decades of high-performance engineering and created an AM-FM clock radio that has few rivals. The Boston Acoustics Receptor Clock Radio is an AM/FM radio with alarm clock features that's been designed to deliver sound comparable to the finest radios ever made.Read more

Features

• Table-top radio produces sound comparable to the finest radios ever made
• BassTrac technology preserves signal fidelity and eliminates distortion
• Includes 20 station presets, dual independent alarm clocks, built-in snooze and sleep features, and battery back-up
• Features easy-to-read LCD display and two large precise tuning and volume
• Measures 7.625 x 4.25 x 6.125 inches (WxHxD)

Reviews (32)

Beautifully simple radio with a big sound
Finally, I've found an alarm clock that sounds great, and isn't a pain to set.
Simplicity defined
The beauty in this radio is not only how it sounds, but how nicely it is engineered. They went out of thir way to keep it simple. Only buttons that are essential to it's operation are inlcuded. Once your presets are in, you don't even have to hit AM/FM. Just twist the left knob, and your all your stations pop up instantly. The alarm buttons are minimal and do exacty what they should (even if you're half asleep.) There is even a gently blinking light to let you know that the snooze is "cooking". That feature alone is woth the asking price.
They added an aux in jack ... but
I think pretty much everything has been said already about the sound quality and other functions.
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Editorial Review

Sony has the perfect addition to your kitchen -- the ICF-CD543RM Kitchen CD Clock Radio. If you love listening to music, but just don't have the room for a stereo in your kitchen, then this device was built for you. The ICF-CD543RM features Sony's under-cabinet, interior design style. The space-saving slim look with silver accents houses a remarkably powerful little music system. The built-in dynamic bass reflex sound system delivers rich bass tones. The CD player will play all your standard audio CDs and CD-R/RW burned discs. With the four-band digital synthesized tuner, you can pick up AM/FM, TV, and weather broadcasts with crisp, clear reception.Read more

Features

• Stylish, under-cabinet design saves space
• Plays standard CD and CD-R/RW discs
• Tune in AM/FM, TV, and weather channels
• Built-in, easy set kitchen timer
• Includes magnetic multi-function remote control

Reviews (26)

Sony Kitchen CD Clock Radio
The product was easy to install and works as expected.The sound quality is good, but not great.We use it a few times a week, but mostly for talk radio as it's not really a HIFI system.Still, the sound is pretty good.The remote is a nice option.

Amazing Kitchen Clock Radio
This item is simply amazing.It is so slim and sleek and fits right under the cabinet.It was easy to install, has the CD option, which is great.. AND.. a remote. The Sony name, at this affordable price, who could ask for more?And at this very affordable price.. it makes a great gift too.

Christmas Gift
I live in an urban area with generally good radio signals. The radio reception for this system is very poor.The AM antenna is internal and the power cord acts as the FM antenna.The reception is horrible. The unit does not accept an external antenna, so options are limited. All other features of the system work well but the radio is unusable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. icf-cd543; icf-cd543rm; icf-cd543rmsil    2. icfcd543; icfcd543rm; icfcd543rmsilver    3. AM; FM; TV; Weather   

Features

• 2 alarm system with Sure Alarm battery backup system
• AM/FM tuner
• Large LED clock display
• Forward, reverse and fast time settings
• Compact design with built-in stereo speakers

Editorial Review

Bring multi-media entertainment into your kitchen with the Sony ICF-DVD57TV LCD-TV DVD/CD Clock Radio. The space-saving design mounts under a cabinet so your countertops won't be cluttered. The high-end stainless steel paneling matches today's popular kitchen designs and appliance styles and makes it durable and easy to clean.Read more

Features

• Nine-inch, flip-down, color LCD screen delivers rich TV and DVD playback
• Plays standard CD, CD-R/RW, DVD video, and DVD-R/RW discs
• Tune TV with standard antenna or cable
• Built-in, easy set kitchen timer
• Includes full-function remote control

Reviews (8)

Great Picture and Sound
We bought this to replace an older, CRT TV in our kitchen and have been extremely happy with it.More than I even thought we would.The picture quality is great and the fact it's a 9" vs most under cabinet TVs that are 7" makes a huge difference (that's nearly a 30% bigger screen).This is a bulkier unit than some, but that is because of the speakers and it makes a difference.The sound is amazing for a unit this size.The DVD has a great picture, plus it's a widescreen unit which is nice.The DVD keeps our little one entertained while we get her dinner ready.Both the FM and AM radio get great reception and that is due to an ingenious antennae built INTO the power cord, which is one less thing to worry about trying to find room for.Mounting wasn't nearly as hard as other reviews I've read (in fact I had it completely installed in about 10 minutes), but for standard 12" cabinets, it can stick out a little (in the front), but nothing grossly unattractive.I would suggest making your connections (cable or antennae) before actually securing to the cabinet instead of trying to screw in the coax with limited space in the rear.This unit is more expensive than some of the cheapo models, but the quality is there and in the long run you will save yourself headaches.

Excellent Sound and picture
This unit is a little to large to fit under a standard depth cabinet but fit under a corner cabinet with not problem.I picked this nit after comparing the picture and sound with the other available under cabinet unis.The sony is more expensie but a cut above in sound and picture quality.The sound and DVD/CD player are great.Radio reception is a little weak and I need to check with sony if there is a way to add an external antena.
Looks nice til you go to try and install....
I don't understand how anyone could use this. Sony didn't consider standard cabinet sizes when they designed this?? There are 90 degree cables that you can get, but still the unit barely fits under our cabinets without any cables. Unless you mounted it in the corner or under a shelf that was extra deep, I wouldn't bother getting this. For the price, I want something that is convenient -- with the installation hassles, this was not. I ended up getting the RCA 9" tv -- it has an undercabint mount -- AND it's a lot cheaper. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Relive the era of sock hops and soda jerks with this classic Teac '50s-style stereo system. The SL-D80 combines a mid-20th-century aesthetic (witness the jukebox-like front panel and classic chrome highlights) with a modern touch (a top-loading CD player), letting listeners tap into their CD catalogues while fondly remembering when 45s were all the rage. The system also includes an analog AM/FM tuner with a rotary dial and a pair of integrated stereo speakers. It's the CD player that steals the show, however, as it not only plays your favorite tunes, but also offers 20-track programming and shuffle play functions, letting you create a custom soundtrack or mix up your selections depending on your mood. Read more

Features

• '50s-style stereo system with top-loading CD player and analog AM/FM tuner
• Jukebox-like front panel includes rotary radio and volume dials and chrome stereo speakers
• 20-track CD programming and shuffle play functions; 4-digit multifunction LED display
• Built-in digital clock with alarm and sleep timer (30-, 60-, and 90-minute settings)
• Includes 3.5 mm headphone jack; measures 11.69 x 6.81 x 7.09 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (3)

Good Unit. . Terrible FM
What the other two reviewers say about this CD/radio is basically true.Good sound.Unique, good looks.Simple controls (though some buttons and text are quite tiny).However, the FM tuner on mine is truly terrible - unlistenable on most stations.Using this radio, a few strong stations drown out almost everything else on the dial, giving you what sounds like multiple stations on top of each other.Don't even consider this product if listening to FM is important to you.By the way, this is not an "alarm clock".It has a clock but no alarms.
great product/cool look
Like the previous poster, my husband and I were looking for a radio/CD player for our newly remodeled kitchen. We looked at a lot of the undercounter ones and didn't like the way they looked and furthermore, none really fit in our space, due to undercounter lights.So, we then started to look for small radios that would fit on our countertop.After spending thousands and thousands to demolish our galley kitchen, and update with all new layout, new countertops and all new stainless stell appliances, the last thing we wanted was a big clunky boom box cluttering up are improved, but still limited counter space.I did a lot of internet searching and stumbled upon this TEAC.We absolutely love it.First, the retro look is great.It blends seamlessly with our new kitchen.Second, the sound is very good for a radio this small.Obviously, it's not perfect, but for the price, is outstanding.We have received many, many compliments on the "look" and "sound".

Great Look and Sound... Get it Before It's Gone
My wife and I had been looking at under the counter, space-saver CD/radio units for some time, with mixed results.They're not found in stores except around the holidays, and we received one such unit as a gift.I don't mind telling you that the gift, a GPX, was possibly the worst piece of garbage ever.Neither the CD nor the radio on it worked out of the box.Further investigation of Amazon reviews found some troubling trends among better-name manufacturers: while the sound was OK on these under the counter units, the reliability looked spotty at best.
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Subjects:  1. Home Decor    2. Clocks   

Features

• AM/FM Clock Radio;with Alarm Clock, Clock, Buzzer
• AM/FM Tuner
• Mono Speaker Speakers
• Features Snooze Function, Buzzer, Backlit Display
• Modes: LED Display for Radio Tuning
• Display Features: Backlit LCD Display for Low-Light Monitoring
• Also Features Retro Design
• Includes AC Adapter

Editorial Review

These days, virtually every new gadget that comes to market strives to be the latest and greatest "all-in-one" digital performer (cell phone/camera/music player/garage door opener. It's refreshing to know that there is still a company that continues to produce stand-alone products that are built with quality -- not quantity -- in mind. Boston Acoustics has taken its two decades of high-performance engineering and created an AM-FM clock radio that has few rivals. The Boston Acoustics Receptor Clock Radio is an AM/FM radio with alarm clock features that's been designed to deliver sound comparable to the finest radios ever made.Read more

Features

• Table-top radio produces sound comparable to the finest radios ever made
• BassTrac technology preserves signal fidelity and eliminates distortion
• Includes 20 station presets, dual independent alarm clocks, built-in snooze and sleep features, and battery back-up
• Features easy-to-read LCD display and two large precise tuning and volume
• Measures 7.625 x 4.25 x 6.125 inches (WxHxD)

Reviews (32)

Beautifully simple radio with a big sound
Finally, I've found an alarm clock that sounds great, and isn't a pain to set.
Simplicity defined
The beauty in this radio is not only how it sounds, but how nicely it is engineered. They went out of thir way to keep it simple. Only buttons that are essential to it's operation are inlcuded. Once your presets are in, you don't even have to hit AM/FM. Just twist the left knob, and your all your stations pop up instantly. The alarm buttons are minimal and do exacty what they should (even if you're half asleep.) There is even a gently blinking light to let you know that the snooze is "cooking". That feature alone is woth the asking price.
They added an aux in jack ... but
I think pretty much everything has been said already about the sound quality and other functions.
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Editorial Review

With its tiny size and clear, 1-inch LCD, Timex's 3400T portable digital clock is a perfect travel companion. The clock's cool Indiglo display is easy on your eyes when you check it in the dark. Enjoy 1-minute to 4-hour naps with the unit's handy nap timer, and select from either 12- or 24-hour clock settings. The clock runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included) and measures 2.5 x 4 x 2.125 inches (W x H x D).Read more

Features

• 1" LCD display
• Bright Indigo night light on demand
• Nap timer setting from 1 minute to 4 hours
• Requires 2 AAA batteries
• 2.5" x 2 1/8" x 4"

Reviews (7)

Gains time..And Display isnt very clear
Bought this despite mixed reviews from previous customers. As mentioned by others it gains approximately 3-4 min in a week. Also the Indiglo display isnt that great. It is very hard to see the time display during the day. Bottomline.. Always look through customer reviews and think hard and long if a product you are considering buying has bad reviews.

does what I want
I wanted to set a timer for certain events. This does exactly what I want very well, at a very fair price. After reading the reviews, I had expected it to gain or lose minutes each day, which would be ok with me, but have had it for a month or so and it keeps the correct time. Pleasant design, works fine, I am pleased.

missing 1 thing
its nice, big screen display but it doesn't have a snozze button.can't have an alarm clock without a snozze. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Think clock radios are inherently boring? Think again. Sangean's RS-330, looking very much like a run-of-the-mill night-table fixture, is actually a compact and unusually well-designed dual-alarm clock radio with--no kidding--decent sound quality. Separate bass and treble contr