Sony ICF-CS10IP: Premium Docking Station with iPhone Support (Discontinued) Review

update review. I have had this machine for two years now. I like a lot about it, but I want to focus on one downside because it's important. There are times when no sound comes out of this thing, which is bad news if you rely on it as an alarm clock. This happened to me recently and I thought it was completely broken. I've been looking for new clock radios again and found this review: 0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#RVGHCMWJP144Q As the reviewer says, if you unplug your computer for a few…

I was looking for a docking station and of course I wanted Bose, but I didn't want to pay $250! One of the main reasons I wanted a dock, as I already have Alltec speakers for my iPod so I can connect it to the pool in the summer, was so I could listen to meditations before bed and charge the iPod at night. Since I wanted it next to the bed and my alarm clock was a few years old, I went with the alarm clock/dock duality. And this Sony is a great fit for both roles! It couldn't be easier to use…

This article changed my life. Honestly, I'm not exaggerating! Before I got this I had to go to the computer lab or go downstairs to charge my iPod Touch. It was such a pain because sometimes I just wanted to go to bed without walking down the hallway. I know I sound lazy, but I would dry off after school, then do all kinds of sports or go to the gym after school. Not only does it charge your iPod, but it also has an alarm that you can set every day, weekday or weekend. It also has two buttons…

Let me first address the complaints from two other people that almost put me off buying this unit. It definitely works with the iPhone 4. I tried using one of the inserts first and the phone wouldn't play. After I put my iPhone 4 in without plugging it in, it worked perfectly. The phone is very strong. Honestly, I only take my iPhone to get it in and out of the device and it's nowhere near my bed where I could hit it, but I don't think that would be a problem once I get on the device would…

When I was looking for an iPod alarm/speaker system for my bed, I preferred looks and functionality to sound quality. I looked at the ubiquitous iHome models, but didn't like the way the iPod docked on top, so the integration looked like an afterthought. With a docking station stand on the front, the imaginatively named ICFCS10iP fits the bill cosmetically, and overall positive user feedback on the alarm system's functionality has given it another point. The price was right too, about $10 to…

I've only had the Sony iPod clock radio for a few days but I have to say I'm impressed and find its amazing quality. It was very easy to set up right out of the box. As promised, the correct time (EDT) appeared as soon as I plugged it in. Controlling the iPod was easy and intuitive. I have an iPod Classic, and even when the iPod's wheel is disabled (I keep the controls locked when it's in my purse), the cute little remote controls all the menus on the iPod. I was particularly pleased with how…