iMode Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Station (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was so excited to receive my iMode from my wife for Christmas 2008. All the main features seemed to work -- AM/FM Radio, iPod, Alarm Clock x 2 -- except the remote control. It comes with a battery. Since it didn't worked, I assumed it was drained and I replaced it with a new battery. It still didn't work. This was disappointing, because this was not a simple on/off remote. This remote allowed the user to complete EVERY function that can be done on the console of the iMode itself. This is a rare completely inclusive remote for the price.

I called the maker of iMode for a replacement remote since the product is under warranty. I was told to exchange it at the store for a new one (makes sense). I asked what to do if the store didn't have it, and Curtis told me to call them back for a remote. The store was indeed sold out of them, and was not planning on restocking after the holiday (holiday promotion). I called iMode maker back as requested. They told me that I must return it to the store, that the store must call iMode maker to explain that they sold a product with faulty remote, Curtis would then send the new remote to the store where I could pick it up. After all this above action taken, iMode maker told the store that the customer must request the remote under the warranty. I'm done...I left the iMode at the store and requested a full refund. I'm sad to write this review, since the product is potentially great (especially for the bang for the buck), but the low quality of the product and the low quality of the customer service and return policy/protocol, left me with the feeling of iMust Return My iMode.

Click Here to see more reviews about: iMode Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Station (Black)

Product Description:
iMode IP220-BLACK features plug in iPod and playback music, PLL Digital AM/FM Tuner/Stereo Radio, iPod menu Navigation from the remote control, LCD alarm clock display, Alarm by iPod allows you to wake to iPod or Radio or Buzzer. Additional features include Sleep Control, Electric volume, remote control for iPod and Aux in.

Want to read more honest consumer review about iMode Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Station (Black) now ?

Emerson iTone iP100 Portable Sound System for iPods (White) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)So, I happened along this item, and thought "gee this looks cool and is a good price."I have been looking for one of these systems for my ipod, but have felt that they were too expensive.Natually, when I saw that this was under $50, I could not resist. Boy I sure should have!The item itself looks nice, and it is very easy to use, but the sound SUCKS!!No, I don't expect Bose sound, but I would'nt expect heavy distortion!Yes, as I listened to music, what accompanied it was a constant buzzing and humming sound.I found that the only way to make the sound to go away was to set the ipod backlight to be on all of the time!Besides the humming, the sound would "crackle" if you touched the unit while it was in use.The loud humming and distortion was louder than the music.I had to crank up the volume to almost maxium setting to overpower the distortion!I returned mine, got a refund, and bought the JBL Portable Sound System (totally awsome!!!)I guess you get what you pay for; so please heed my warning, and stay faw away from this product.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Emerson iTone iP100 Portable Sound System for iPods (White)

Product Description:
Emerson Mobile's line of quality audio products combines fresh new look, attractive packaging and an aggressive marketing. Emerson Mobile Products' goal is to make high-end audio products more affordable, without compromising the highest standards of quality.

Want to read more honest consumer review about Emerson iTone iP100 Portable Sound System for iPods (White) now ?

GPX Portable Dock with Radio for iPod and MP3 Players Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This product is terrible!It does not charge your ipod, has no remote, and worst of all the display stopped working after just using it at my desk for two days!I returned it.Don't waste your money, I have found a much better one for the same price.

Click Here to see more reviews about: GPX Portable Dock with Radio for iPod and MP3 Players

Product Description:
Play and charge iPod at home and on-the-go. Listen to your favorite AM/FM radio stations, or connect virtually any audio device-all with this Portable Music System.

Get 28% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about GPX Portable Dock with Radio for iPod and MP3 Players now ?

Tivoli iYiYi High-Fidelity AM/FM Stereo System with Alarm Clock and iPod Dock (White/Silver) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I love my iYiYi and want one now in black, too!My first Tivoli product was the simple Model One Table Radio, I got it two years ago and have been hooked ever since.I'm an audiophile & absolutely bask in the room-filling sound of this surprisingly small unit.Everyone likes nice bass and it satisfies my need for a bright high end as well.Love it, love it, love it!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Tivoli iYiYi High-Fidelity AM/FM Stereo System with Alarm Clock and iPod Dock (White/Silver)

Product Description:
The iYiYi from Tivoli Audio combines an iPod docking station with a built-inAM/FM tuner and alarm clock, making it the ideal iPod speaker system for radio lovers.The system's centerpiece is the universal docking station, which amplifies and rechargesany iPod with a 30-pin dock connector, including the iPod 3G/4G, iPod photo, iPodvideo, iPod mini, and iPod nano. As a result, you can listen to your favorite iPod songsand playlists in the bedroom, garage, kitchen, or any other room in the house, all withoutthe use of headphones. The iYiYi's highly sensitive AM/FM tuner, meanwhile, sportsinternal and external FM antennas and a built-in AM antenna to handle reception, whilealso offering 10 station presets (five AM and five FM) for quick and easy channeltuning. The radio even includes a seek function that automatically searches for yourfavorite stations while you listen. It's a particularly handy system for bedside tables andoffice bookshelves, as the footprint measures only 11.88 by 7.36 by 8.66 inches (W x Hx D).
From an audio perspective, the iYiYi offers a pair of 3-inch, full-range, bass reflexspeakers that deliver an extended bass response and superior sound quality. It's also abreeze to control your iPod and radio from a distance thanks to the credit-card-sizedremote control. Add in a blue backlit LCD display, which offers an auto-brightnesssetting while showing Radio Data System (RDS) information when available, and youhave everything you need in a portable speaker system. Other details include an alarmand a 20-minute sleep timer; settings for waking or falling asleep to the iPod or AM/FMtuner; an auxiliary input for connecting to a TV, console, computer, or MP3 player; and astereo headphone jack for private listening.
Also available in high-gloss black, the high-gloss white iYiYi is backed by a one-yearwarranty.
What's in the Box
iYiYi speaker system, remote control (with battery), seven iPod dock adapters, externalwire FM antenna, power cord, warranty card, user's manual.

Want to read more honest consumer review about Tivoli iYiYi High-Fidelity AM/FM Stereo System with Alarm Clock and iPod Dock (White/Silver) now ?

COBY MP-C341 Portable MP3 Boom Box w/256 MB Flash Memory & SD Card Slot Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The Coby MP-C341 boom box is the real deal.For the price, you really can't go wrong with this product.I can't think of a better companion to hit the beaches with this summer.

It is not only a boombox but also an alarm clock, an FM radio, external speakers for your iPod, and a direct-to-mp3 recording device.Try getting that from other manufacturers.Let alone for the price of $100 or less.

On the outside, it looks like a white gigantic capsule.Something a giant would swallow when he has a headache.Four speakers are embedded in front for pumping out your favorite tunes.There is a 4-line orange-yellow display right in the front center; just adequate enough to display its current mode.The slots and connectors are at the back for additional SD card, USB cable, AUX in and earphones. You don't even need to buy the cables, they come with unit.The only thing you need to shell out your money for is an extra SD card.

The boombox supports two digital audio formats:WMA and MP3 up to 256 Kpbs.As expected, it does not support DRM, so you can't play any of encrypted WMA song files.The sound quality is what you'd expect out of a low-to-mid end speaker.But still, pretty good.The 256MB internal memory is hardly enough storage.So I suggest buying an additional SD card for this little baby.

What if you already have loads of your music on your iPod already?Well, no fear.Use this boombox as your external speakers.Just connect the provided audio cable from your iPod to the AUX-in jack and you're rockin'.

OK, I saved the best for last.If you're still not impressed with this device, at least get it for its direct-to-mp3 capability.Still have a 45's collection?Convert those into mp3 using this device.Connect the boombox to the audio source and hit the "Record" button.it cannot be simpler than that.In addition, you can also record off the built-in radio or internal microphone.

Why am I not giving it 5 stars?Well, two minor things:the build quality and that 4-line display (hardly enough to get any detailed information).

Want more information?You can contact me at [...] and I'll be happy to share my experience on this device with you.

Click Here to see more reviews about: COBY MP-C341 Portable MP3 Boom Box w/256 MB Flash Memory and SD Card Slot

Product Description:
An ideal choice for those looking to take group jam sessions on the road, the Coby portable MP3 boom box comes with 256 MB of built-in flash memory and an SD card slot for unlimited playback capacity. Measuring only 11 inches long and only 3.3 inches in diameter, the boom box's capsule-like shape makes for an easily portable device. The convenient size and shape of the boom box makes it easy to throw it in a backpack or beach bag, and it even comes with a detachable shoulder strap should you want to carry the device alone. Complete with four built-in speakers powered by four C batteries (included), you'll have enough volume output to party like it's 1999, no matter where you are.
Loading music onto the boom box is simple: All you need to do is connect the boom box to a PC or Mac with the provided USB cable, drag files onto the device, and then you're ready to rock and roll. The boom box also features a digital voice recording mode and real-time MP3 encoding, useful when you want to record directly from other audio devices or live performances. A built-in FM tuner helps you keep tabs on current weather and news updates. To ensure that a variety of playback comes out loudly and optimally clearly, the series of equalizer presets includes normal, classic, rock, jazz, and pop. Other great features include an easy-to-read LCD screen that can display song title and artist information, an alarm clock, mass-storage capabilities, and upgradable firmware. Designed for plug-and-play convenience, the boom box supports Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Mac OS X operating systems.
What's In The Box
MP-C341 portable MP3 boom box, AC adapter, USB cable, stereo earphones, shoulder strap, and installation CD.

Stereo headphones help deliver optimal sound for your MP3's.

The included USB cable delivers plug-and-play convenience.

Want to read more honest consumer review about COBY MP-C341 Portable MP3 Boom Box w/256 MB Flash Memory and SD Card Slot now ?

Bose Wave Music System - Graphite Gray Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've had my Bose for about two years. I'm very glad to have received it as a present because, despite some of its fine features, it certainly does not merit the hefty, comparable-to-a-small-home-stereo price tag.

I like its design and its sound.

I don't like the following "features":

1) It is the most sensitive CD player I have. It will not properly play a number of CDs, especially CD-Rs. If a disc is slightly thin, the unit will either not accept it (you have to give it a push) or not eject it (you have to open up the unit, turn it on, hit "eject," and pull the disc out). This is especially annoying when my $70 boombox plays them without a problem. Refurbishing by Bose did nothing to change my unit's sensitivity.

2) It is not programmable! It doesn't program songs at all. The best it can do is "shuffle," "shuffle repeat," "repeat track," and "repeat disc." The cheapest boombox these days is programmable.

3) The lack of buttons is annoying: I found I had to order a second remote ($10) and keep it by the box. When I called Bose about this problem, the tech suggested getting the second remote and added that a lot of people had done that. My boombox is more user-friendly (it has buttons as well as a remote).

One can argue about the merits of elegance vs. user-friendliness. But the lack of programmability and the oversensitivity of this box make it a poor buy, in my opinion.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Bose Wave Music System - Graphite Gray

Product Description:
CD music system

Want to read more honest consumer review about Bose Wave Music System - Graphite Gray now ?

iLuv i277BLK iPod Alarm Clock Audio System with Bluepin (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is really a cool product. I was able to pair with my Mobile(HTC TyTN II), Headphone/Headset (Lubix) very easily. It got paired in the first try. The instructions are pretty clear in the manual. Music is good for the small size, Bass is less, naturally. Can't compare with Bose. The music from my Phone through the BluePin on this is really good. The Blupin Receiver was able to receive music till 15-20 feet clearly, after that it breaks. I was able to FF/RR/Stop, Adjust volume from my phone.

As a Bluetooth transmitter, it works great. I connected my TV Audio output to 277 using the line-in and change the mode to AUX with BluePin in TX mode and used a Lubix Bluetooth Head Phone/Set. The transmission was awesome.

Tested with iPod/iPhone and this works as stated. The snooze button in the front is good one. Even we can switch off the display using this. Radio works as stated. Weight less. Looks great. Has a remote but not senstive.

Actually I was searching for a Bluetooth Transmitter for my TV. The Sony and Motorola were quoted @ Amazon for $60. I thought it's pretty costly for the simple Bluetooth Transmitter of class 1. So searched the net and found this for same price. So now I have a Transmitter with multiple functionality.

So this is an All in one model.

Pros

1) Receiver for my Phone to listen music
2) Wireless Transmitter to my TV, so I can watch the TV without disturbing anybody using my Bluetooth head phone
3) Listening to iPod/Radio in Wireless mode with full control.

If you read the manual twice , it easy to understand everything.

Cons

1) The cons, I would say is that it's not Bluetooth2(has 300Ft of range) only Bluetooth1 (30 Ft range)
2) No Equalizer/Pre-set for music.
3) Remote can be made better.

===============================
Update - Nov 26th 2010
After 1 year of use, it is still working good. Bluetooth works fine. Audio quality is good. Like this product

Click Here to see more reviews about: iLuv i277BLK iPod Alarm Clock Audio System with Bluepin (Black)

Product Description:
Don't start and end your day the same way anymore. With this stereo audio system featuring the rich sound of jAura acoustic speaker technology, you can wake up and go to bed the way you want to. You can fall asleep or wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio or buzzer. Made to accommodate most types of iPod, this system also comes with a BluePin so you can send and receive music to or from a mobile phone, laptop computer, MP3 player or other device with Bluetooth wireless technology. With its AV output, you can play your favorite videos if your iPod has video capability. When you have this many entertainment options, there's almost no need leave the houseâ-¦ except to buy groceries.

Get 61% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about iLuv i277BLK iPod Alarm Clock Audio System with Bluepin (Black) now ?

RCA RP5605 AM/FM CD Clock Radio with Large LED Display Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I am very happy with this clock radio/CD player.I especially like that the time can be set forward and backward and that the time display is easy to see without the light from it keeping me awake.The radio and CD player sound fine for what I use it for and for the price.The control buttons are in a good location and easy to use in the dark, once you know where everything is.

Click Here to see more reviews about: RCA RP5605 AM/FM CD Clock Radio with Large LED Display

Product Description:
The RP5605 CD clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. The AM/FM clock radio has a large 0.6-inch LED display that makes it easy to see and read. This is a basic clock radio that offers dependability without having to learn how to set-up various features. The simple alarm button layout eliminates any confusion and ensures that setting the alarm will be easy. The top-loading CD player also is easy to access. You can change the alarm settings to wake to the radio, buzzer or any track of a favorite CD.

Get 26% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about RCA RP5605 AM/FM CD Clock Radio with Large LED Display now ?

Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)UPDATED:Sony has released a software update that rolled out in the first week of June 2010.I've edited the review below to identify issues resolved in the software update.I have noticed some freeze-ups since the software update, but they've been relatively infrequent.If you buy the device new now, it will update itself as soon as it connects to the internet.The Sony Dash is marketed as a "personal internet viewer."In my opinion, it does not live up to that name.Others are more accurately calling it "glimpse internet" and "upgraded alarm clock."It's a 7-inch touch tablet designed with a weighted wedge style, meant to sit on a countertop or bedside table.Sony basically licensed or bought the Chumby OS and added its own internet video service as well as re-designing the UI a bit for the larger screen.I was attracted to this device because I liked the idea of a Chumby, but it seemed overly bulky and too small of a screen.The Dash takes all the good parts about a Chumby and adds a bigger screen and a better design.

I'm giving a lot more detail below, but to sum up:what you think of this device is largely going to depend on what you want from it.To me, this device's best tagline would have identified it as a "wake-up station"...telling you everything you need or want to know as you wake up to begin your day.My rating of this device is based on what I expected out of it: in short, a glorified alarm clock.If your alarm clock could:

* tell you weather and traffic at a glance
* have multiple alarms per day, each with their own sounds, configurable in any way you want...if you want to wake up at a different time each day, with a different tone each day, it can handle that.(Really, if you've ever used your cellphone as your alarm clock, consider everything your cellphone can do as an alarm clock...this can do all the same stuff, without ever having to worry about all the problems of cellphones as alarm clocks.)
* quickly show you a few e-mails, status updates, or photos
* let you go to sleep/snooze to a podcast or internet video

If you look at that list and think, "wow, that's exactly what I want in an alarm clock," then you're the target user for the Sony Dash. Sadly, they're not marketing it to you at all. Really, they're barely doing anything to sell this device. I've seen exactly zero ads. Were it not for Engadget, I wouldn't have even known it was available or what it was. And, stupidly, what Sony is doing is positioning this so it goes up against things like the iPad and Archos tablet. Sony should be positioning this as the best damn alarm clock in the world. That's their mistake and what will, IMO, make this device fail.

On that note, I've seen alot of reviewers poo-poo the Sony Dash by saying "oh, my cellphone could do this" or "oh, my iPad does this better". Well, your cellphone and iPad don't do what this does, because neither of those devices are meant to sit still on a bedside table. Your cellphone and likely your iPad get up and leave when you do, which makes them nearly useless as an alarm clock unless you are a single person living alone. Even if you are a single person (or if you are willing to have separate devices for each person), you'd need to buy several accessories to make a cellphone or iPad sit as nicely as this does on a surface. So, long story short, a cellphone and an iPad appeal to a broader audience, no doubt, but, this device hits a very necessary niche for which the iPad and cellphone are ill-designed.

PROS:

* Very fast and easy setup on the device -- you can use the device without going to the web, but there are quite a few apps that require configuration via the web, and the web config has issues (see Cons list)
* Design is sleek.It looks damn cool on your bedside table.
* Pleasing UI, simple to navigate
* AccuWeather weather (a plus over other weather services, IMO)
* Sits securely (can be rubbed by cat without falling over)
* Bright and colorful screen, videos look great
* Completely customizable alarms and alarm clock
* NEW IN 6/2010 UPDATE:Customizable snooze length - 1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,25, or 30 minutes
* "night mode" that dims the screen and shows only the clock, when the next alarm is set for and the weather in black and white...though I did notice today that it's got a little "mom" that writes itself in in cursive, which is kind of a cool "surprise" bit of chrome
* Price is just about right, in my opinion.If Sony ripped out everything but the alarm clock and weather functions, shrank the screen, and got it to $99 or $79, that'd be a very nice product...would beat the heck out of the American Innovative Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock.At $199, it's less than a netbook, less than many cellphones, and far less than the Apple products that could fit this space.
* Usable touch keyboard, fine for posting to Twitter or Facebook, but I wouldn't use it to type a long e-mail
* Really good selection of default sounds loaded
* Was able to access my Amazon Video on Demand purchased videos and play them easily, and since I haven't bought anything else that does that yet (except my PCs, of course), that's a nice feature for me.

CONS:

Now for the bad news.There are three issues that, in my opinion, are near blocking issues, but the silver lining to the cloud is that all three are likely to be resolved by Sony soon, and my rating reflects my strong belief that these will be resolved soon.Still, were I Sony, I'd feel great shame to have shipped this device with these issues as they are:

* USB drives are not working yet.This is huge, because they promise this on the box, and it's the only way to access your own music from the box (no DLNA or other wireless transfer support).It says "coming soon" if you attempt to play music or view pictures from a USB drive.Were I not in love with this as my alarm clock, I'd return it based on this alone.- RESOLVED IN JUNE 2010 UPDATE - USB drives are now accessible!You still cannot set an MP3 as a wake-up alarm, however.

* The web setup is a mess.The site itself looks shoddy, like no one actually cared enough to make it look nice...and the configuration area is not easily accessible from Sony's main site.You have to go to Sony's "MyEssentials" site (a term/brand that is in no way associated with the Dash), and that site is not linked from the Sony Dash page on Sony's site, nor from Sony's main site.Logging in from Sony's main site and clicking on "my devices" takes forever to load, so I never found out if I could get to the Dash config site from there.To find the config site after the initial setup, I ended up going to [...], trying my Sony login, and then Chumby re-directed me to the MyEssentials site.Basically, the setup on the Dash itself is so simple, but as soon as you hit the point that you need to use the web to configure something, you're lost.For this reason alone, I can't recommend this for non-geeks...which sucks because if this were fixed, I could see this being a really nice gift for a number of non-geeks in my family.I mean, this is basic stuff that they blew off, and it speaks volumes to Sony's lack of commitment to this device. - IMPROVEMENT IN JUNE 2010 UPDATE - It is no longer necessary to use the MyEssentials site to configure the Dash.You can do most day-to-day aspects of configuration from the device itself, though the device will still prompt you to register on MyEssentials during initial setup.This is particularly good because it turns out that Sony STILL has not improved the MyEssentials site for the Dash, and they can't reset passwords for your registered account through the website.You have to call customer service.If you try to reset your account's password through the MyEssentials site, it sends you to the SonyStyle site, which uses a different database of usernames and thus will not work.

* No web browser...which I wouldn't care about if there were more apps or if this weren't being sold as a "personal internet viewer"...but to call yourself an internet viewer and not have a browser is just sad.Plus, this makes the apps themselves frustrating.Most of them are just ported iPhone apps, which means they assume you can click links to view more.

There are also quite a few minor issues which Sony/Chumby could resolve in the next few months via software updates:

* Not enough "apps" (really, they're widgets)...lots of popular news and info sites are not represented, and the apps themselves are not the greatest quality.
* The layout options are limited.There's only two layouts, and neither of them are satisfying.For example, there's no layout that has two app panes.You can't customize shortcuts in any of the layouts, either, so you can't (for example) make sure that the Amazon Video shortcut is the first (or only) one available. - IMPROVED IN JUNE 2010 UPDATE - 2 new layouts are available, and they definitely improved on the usability.
* Not easy to switch between "channels" (different views with different apps...for example, I have a productivity channel that has my Gmail and Gcal in it and a separate social networking channel that has all of my social networks and news feeds), takes 4 steps to switch plus a not-insignificant load time.Basically makes the channel feature useless because it's too annoying to switch channels.You're better off just loading all the apps you want into your default channel.
* No copy/paste functionality...a pain if you're wanting to post a status to multiple sites...Read more›

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer

Product Description:
Your favorite parts of the Internet customized the way you choose, available in a dash. Over 1,000 free apps can be displayed at the touch of a finger. Choose from your favorite information and entertainment content including weather, traffic, social networking, movies, music and more--pushed right to your kitchen, bedroom, or office. The Dash Personal Internet Viewer connects quickly and easily to your existing wireless network and features a vibrant 7-inch LCD touchscreen for accessing a variety of video services for online music and viral videos, full-length feature movies and TV shows. You can also listen to MP3s and Internet radio via the built-in stereo speakers, or by using the headphone jack (headphones not included).


Make the Internet uniquely yours and access over 1,500 free apps with the Dash Personal Internet Viewer. Click to enlarge.
The compact size maximizes counter, bedside, and desktop spaces.
Access a variety of video services for online music and viral videos, full-length feature movies and TV shows.
Your favorite parts of the Internet customized the way you choose, available in a dash.
Streamline Your Life with Free Apps
The 1500-plus apps available for the Dash Personal Internet Viewer deliver the information and entertainment you want--weather, traffic, social networking, movies, music, and more--right to your kitchen, bedroom, or office.
Listen to What You Want
The Dash Personal Internet Viewer is a compact audio multi-tool: listen to MP3s and Internet Radio out loud with the built-in stereo speakers, or privately by using the headphone jack (headphones not included).
Customization
Customizing the Dash home screen to fit your own personal needs and style is easy. Simply choose your favorite apps and theme that you want displayed.
Access to Sony Content
Get access to the best Sony has to offer: movie trailers, minisodes, music videos, game trailers, and the latest deals from SonyStyle.com.
7-Inch LCD Touchscreen
The WVGA 800x480 LCD touchscreen displays crystal clear photos and video from a wide viewing angle, and automatically adjusts the display for an upright or horizontal orientation.
Simple Setup
Connect quickly and easily to your existing wireless network.
Elegant and Space Saving Design
The compact size maximizes counter, bedside, and desktop spaces, and the timeless design blends in with any décor.
Easy-to-Use Clock and Alarms
When you enter your zip code the device automatically sets the time for you. Set up custom alarms, either one-time or recurring, with the option of waking to Internet radio stations, built-in alarm sounds, or your favorite app.5
Multi-Source Video Content
Access a variety of video services for online music and viral videos, full-length feature movies and TV shows you can watch and control on the brilliant LCD.
Convenience
Stream the web content you specify through Internet apps, without the distraction of a PC. It's always on, always fresh, always available at a glance without the delay of booting up your PC.
Online Photo Access and Sharing
For a great photo viewing experience the Dash Personal Internet Viewer conveniently loads and displays your photos from online services such as Photobucket, or you can simply view your photos directly via USB. The touchscreen user interface allows you to set effects, rotate photos, zoom, and play or pause photo slide shows.
USB 2.0 Interface
Access audio, video or photo content stored on mass storage USB devices by connecting to the USB port.
What's in the Box
Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer and user's manual.

Get 35% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer now ?

Sony ICFC180 AM/FM Clock Radio Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)My wife and I have been using the same clock radio for the past 20 years - It's a dual alarm Panasonic and it still works pretty well. Some of its features such as individual up/down alarm/time set for the minutes and hours are not even available on clocks today. And it has a 10 minute snooze - not nine minutes, another feature hard to find these days. But it's lacking in other areas such as no battery backup. So we decided to replace the old clock.

Some research was necessary. For the most part, only Timex, RCA and Sony have competitive products. My requirements were simple - AM/FM dual alarm, battery backup, 10 minute snooze, easy to read display, and not too bright. I did not need a CD or MP3 option. Here's why I bought the Sony ICFC180 and rate it so highly:

Form Factor and Buttons: This is not a large clock radio - it's about six inches square. The case is pretty much all white. Buttons are well spaced and nicely shaped. You can easily learn to use this clock in the dark or by feel alone.

Display: The backlit LCD displays not only the time, but both the alarm settings, each in its own quadrant. This is a great feature. The time is large enough to read from across the room although it could have been a bit larger. The alarm displays are smaller, but fine for viewing bedside. Viewing from different angles seems fine. It has two manual brightness levels and here Sony cheaped out a bit - an auto dimmer with sensor would have been nice. The high level is fine for the day and the low level is acceptable for the night, but who's going to move the tiny switch each day? I leave it on the low setting. I really like the room dark when I sleep and I would have preferred the low level to be a bit dimmer. The display is mostly green, with orange for the weekday alarms. The green is fine, but the orange is just a bit too bright. But again, it's acceptable.

Time Features: Auto time set - well not really. The auto time set feature prominently displayed on the box is a bit misleading. Unlike other clocks (such as from RCA) which can set the date and time and change daylight savings automatically, this clock is just set at the factory and uses a lithium battery to keep the time. If you happen to live on the east coast of the United States, then the time is correct when you first plug it in. Otherwise, you need to adjust the time zone. Since the clock doesn't know the date, daylight savings is also manual, but here at least Sony provided a single button to change the 1 hour offset. My only complaint is that the daylight savings button is on the top and could be accidentally pushed - the display does show an icon for the 1 hour offset, but it's really tiny. I would have made the daylight savings feature a toggle switch (not a push button) and put it on the back - you only use it twice a year.

Radio: Old style analog display and thumb wheel for tuning. Digital with presets would have been nice, but let's not forget, this clock only cost $25. The tuning wheel is stiff enough that it won't be accidentally changed when pickup up, moving, or just dusting the clock.

Alarm: Here's where this clock really shines. The box says it has two alarms, but in reality it has four individual alarms! The thinking by Sony is that two alarms are for the weekdays and two are for the weekends, but since the weekday/weekend feature is a manual push button, you can really use the alarms however you wish. My kids have Timex clock radios with a 7-5-2 feature which lets you determine if the alarm should be used for weekdays, weekends, or both. This is nice because it's automatic, but on the other hand you only get two alarms and have less flexibility. I think the Sony solution is excellent. The clock also makes it totally clear which alarms are active - orange background for weekdays, green background for weekends, and no display in the quadrant when the alarm is off. Setting the alarm time is also very easy with a separate twist knob for each displayed alarm. The time can be adjusted forward or backward one minute at a time. Holding forward or backward changes the minutes quickly and after a few seconds, switches to 10 minute increments. This is a much better solution than just increasing the speed as most other clocks do. In fact, the only other clock that works better is my old Panasonic which has separate forward and backward buttons for both the minutes and the hours. Regardless, this clock has excellent time set controls!

Snooze: What is it with 9 minute snooze alarms? My theory is that increments of 9 are much harder to add in your head and all that thinking wakes you up - but in reality I think it harks back to a limitation of the old mechanical alarm clocks. Anyway, I needed a 10 minute snooze and this clock has that. Plus, if you continue to press the snooze button (which is big and easy to find without looking), the snooze can be increased in 10 minute increments up to an hour - a nice feature. The clock even blinks the alarm set time after you press snooze to indicate you're beyond the original wake up time.

So that's about it. There are some other features (nap timer, alarm melodies, no power no problem), but I haven't really used these much. If you're looking for similar features and also need a CD player, Sony makes another Dream Machine alarm clock (ICF-CD843V), but that one costs $70 and looks like a weird space helmet. All in all, this is an excellent clock radio with well designed controls, tons of features, and a low price.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony ICFC180 AM/FM Clock Radio

Product Description:
Stylish Design - takes up a minimum of space on the nightstand, desk or dresser.

Want to read more honest consumer review about Sony ICFC180 AM/FM Clock Radio now ?

Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM Stereo CD Clock Radio with Dual Alarm Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The old clock radio finally died and my husband and I thought it would be nice to have a CD player in the bedroom to listen to audio books in bed now and then (yes, I know, but it depends on the book!!).We've found the sound quality on such an inexpensive item to be extremely good, it's easy to tune the radio in and we like the huge time display - I can even see it without my glasses at night!!So far, it's awakened us at our ridiculously early get up time during the week without fail.No complaints - very happy with this clock/radio/CD player.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM Stereo CD Clock Radio with Dual Alarm

Product Description:
Get ready to sleep. No need to worry about getting up in time with its dual alarm settings. The ICD-CD815 Clock Radio lets you forget about settings and focus on what's important: sleep. Connect your digital music player or insert your favorite CD and unwind before bed. Catching a few extra winks in the morning is easy with an extendable snooze button that lets you set just how long you want to put off getting up.

Get 14% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM Stereo CD Clock Radio with Dual Alarm now ?

Sony CMT-LX20i 10W RMS Total Power Output Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was not certain of the value for money when I purchased the Sony CMT Hi Fi but from the reviews on Amazon I thought it was a safe purchase.I must say it more then met my expectations, the unit is compact but well designed and took up 1/3 less space than the unit it replaced (a "boombox" with two separate speakers) and weighed 2/3rds less.The sound quality is equal if not better and the iPod docking unit is seamless to use.I was impressed with the digital radio and the CD player is probably the least of the package but still works well.Overall I am very satisfied with the product.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony CMT-LX20i 10W RMS Total Power Output Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System

Product Description:
Delivering full-range sound from a small package, the attractive CMT-LX20i micro hi-fi shelf system lets you share your favorite music without a bulky audio system. Just plug your iPod® into the integrated dock and you're ready to rock. There's also an included remote that offers full iPod menu controls. For robust sound, this compact system features a bass reflex system that adds serious punch to the bass line. What's more, it even lets you listen to CDs created and recorded on your computer in the MP3 format.

Get 2% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about Sony CMT-LX20i 10W RMS Total Power Output Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System now ?