Sony ICFC218 Dream Machine Clock Radio - The Ultimate Black Radio Alarm Clock Review

I received the Sony ICF-C218 Autotime Clock Radio about an hour ago and will be shipping it out tomorrow morning. My observations, assumptions and opinions are listed below. Things I like: - The clock has a very subtle look - it easily blends into a darker room, which is what I want. - Setting a single alarm is very easy with a dedicated toggle button. The button feels comfortable. * Unfortunately, that's where the wonderful features end. What I don't like: What I don't like most is that the…

This is the best alarm clock I've ever had. I liked it so much that I bought one for both of my apartments and two more for my mother's house. One for her (she loves it too) and one for me when I visit her. When switched on, the clock "knows" what time it is thanks to a long-lasting battery. You don't have to reset it after a power failure. You need to set your time zone, but then the necessary adjustments for Daylight Saving Time will be made. Be careful when using it in AZ like I did. One of…

I've only had this alarm clock for a few weeks and when I opened the packaging for the first time I immediately felt some remorse from the buyer. But after a few weeks I feel very different. First, the fear is much stronger than I expected. Yes, I realize I'm an idiot and could have read the measurements in the description, but the photos gave me the impression of a much slimmer and smaller design. There are also a lot more and fewer controls than I expected. I'm very tech savvy but I had to…