Sony ICFC1iPMK2 Speaker Dock and Clock Radio with iPod Dock (White)
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Universal iPod, iTouch & iPhone Dock, Wireless Remote w/ Full Menu Control for iPod, Digital AM/FM Tuner, Wake or Sleep to iPod/Radio/Buzzer, Auto Time/Daylight Savings Time Set, Dual Alarm, Adjustable Support for iPod
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- Wake/Sleep to iPod, Radio, or Buzzer- Automatic Time Set (ATS)
- Automatic Daylight Savings Time (ADST)
- Full Function Wireless Remote Control (included)
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By AJ (Cleveland, OH)
I thought this device was perfect for the bedroom, as my spouse and I both have iPhones. After one of the iPhone upgrades from Apple, the Sony stopped recognizing the iPhone; it wouldn't charge, it wouldn't play, nothing. After calling customer service, the guy told me that the device was only certified to work w/ first-generation iPhones (note that this was nowhere on the box or the manual), and that I would have to revert back to my old version of iPhone software to make it work! I looked in the manual, and where it lists all of the different generations of iPods this thing supposedly works with, it only said "works with iPhone". After sitting on hold for over two hours, I was told Sony would not send me a product that worked, or refund my money. DO NOT BUY!!!!
By KC in LB (CA)
I love my sony dock, the quality of the sound is great.
no complains with the product just with amazon because even do the item was in stock took like 2 weeks to get it.
By Mark Guzzo (Chesapeake, VA United States)
This is a great clock radio and docking station. Quality sound for the price. I love the dual alarm. The only drawback is the display is quite bright at night if you are used to sleeping in a dark room. You can dim it, but the lowest setting wasn't low enough for us and we had to put something in front of the display to block the light.
By Virginia Vol (Virginia, USA)
We have two of these and just purchased a third. They are the best inexpensive option for using your iPhone 3G/3Gs in a speaker dock. One of them we have bedside and use the alarm function - the other ones we don't.
The unit charges the 3G/3Gs with no incompatibilities or messages. I have also not experienced the GSM buzz that some said was present in the previous generation of this design (make sure you get the MK2).
The one nice thing I like about this is if you have a case on your phone, you can dock your iPhone easily and securely without removing the case. Most speaker/clock docks for the iPhone do not allow you to do that as the connector is too short or the case won't fit into the cutout. This one docks easily and it does so without placing any undue pressure on the phone connector, even with the case in place. There is a wheel in back which allows you to adjust the sliding pad which aligns the phone for docking. That way you can be sure the phone docks at the proper angle.
As for sound quality, it is average. This is not meant to be a large-room solution, so if you're after that look elsewhere. But for a small or medium room it's fine. We have used ours outdoors as well and it's OK. Not like the $250 speaker docks, but then you're paying 1/3 of the price as well.
The alarm functions work well, although setting and activating the alarm can be confusing at first. Yes, you can wake to the iPhone music. As for the brightness, it is a tad bright so if you like a darker display you can buy some cling-tint film at the hardware store to shade it a little. For me, it's fine and I have it 12 inches from my pillow.
In all, this is an excellent value, thus the reason for the five-star rating. it does what it says, is very compatible with the iPhone 3G/3Gs and sounds OK. I searched for comparable options that would allow me to keep my case on my phone and this was one of the only ones. The remote is handy, although frankly I rarely use it.
By Dianna L. (Chicago Suburbs, IL)
Within 15 months, the display just stopped working, so the time and most other functionality also stopped working. Sent the unit to repair center and they couldn't fix. Fortunately I had a insurance contract, so I'm getting my money back.
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