Sony ICFCD3IP

Display too bright at night – I loved the aesthetics of this alarm clock so thought I would update from my older (and dated looking) Sony alarm clock with red LED display. That was a big mistake because the screen on this model was so bright at night, even on the lowest setting. It would give me the feeling that a migraine was setting in. I tried putting a tinted contact on… Read more

the screen to help, but it was still too bright at night. On the other extreme, it was too dull during the day. Because of the issue I had with it at night I had set it on the lowest brightness and during the day you had to put you hand over it to read the time. Needless to say I went for something with less of a backlight.

Other than this issue I would have given this clock 4 to 5 stars. Full features, iPhone dock, CD Player Screen too bright at night, too dull during the day.

It's good but not great – This product should be reduced in price as the features do not match up to the price. As I've owned this for nearly two years, I've noticed some flaws that could be implemented on future products. The lighting display should be adjusted to suit the person. The three default options are good for the day time but not for the light time. Their could… Read more

be some improvements on the antenna, this could be simply fixed by having antenna boosters ( if product is away from windows) to help improve the overall clarity of the radio stations. Overall, this product has served me for the better in helping me wake up in the morning and helping me chill out in the afternoons with some music. Dual Alarm System, Overall Look Antenna, Sound, Lighting Display

Doesn't deliver on 'Dream Machine' expectation – I ordered another Sony Clock Radio which the supplier didn't have so they offered me the Sony ICFCD3IP as a substitute. I hadn't read the Product Review comments and wish I had. The comments re backlight brightness are spot on - even on the lowest setting, I can project shadows on my wall! If it's not going to be used in a bedroom then it'd be a… Read more

reasonable unit. Be aware that the little speaker is limited in its capability. Big display, ipod dock tucks away when not in use, plays CD/ipod/aux mp3/radio all in one unit. Display brightness.

Lasted only 18 months – The other reviews regarding being too bright at night and poor sound quality are valid. Worse still, my unit lasted only a little over 18 months before the processor seemed to go crazy and nothing except the clock would work. A very expensive piece of electronics to last less than 2 years. Cute features Too bright, poor sound, lasted less than 2 years.

Paid too much for too little – Like others, I found it way too bright - who needs an alarm when you've got a spotlight in your bedroom. I put two layers of window tint over the display to make it bearable at night but you can't see the display when the room light's on. After changing my iPhone for a Samsung Galaxy S2, the dock became useless. Also if it's disconnected from… Read more

power (changing rooms, power outage etc) the display refuses to come back on until you tap every button and give it a general banging about.

Phone alarm is better and more convenient so unit is now useless junk, thanks Sony.

Display too bright and then dies. Expensive for an alarm clock or iPod/Phone dock considering the poor sound it produces.

Good – Overall this is a acceptable item for what it is used for. Other then the brightness situation it still has amazing sound quality and has a lot of features that other docks do not have. it very stylish and it lets you listen to the music you love and tells you the time,the speaker quality is amazing The brightness of the digits in the time is so bright its like a flash light, even though it has 3 setting, it still is to bright for a regular room

OK – Really loved it for the sound quality (decent from the small upfacing speaker behind the display) and all the features in such a small device. If the backlit screen could be dimmed completely I would have loved it, but since the light keeps you awake it definately isn't a dream machine. Great to have CD, radio, Ipod and MP3 playing facilities.… Read more

Very compact and user friendly with 2 easy to use alarms - can set to only go off on weekdays or on the weekend. Can wake up to your CD or ipod tunes. Remote. Really bright. It has 3 brightness controls, but even on the lowest setting it lights up the whole room. It was actually still keeping me away with it turned away from me, so I had to put a cloth over it. This defeated the purpose, so I took it back after 3 days.

Great little unit – Bought these for the kids to use with their ipod touch. Very easy to use, good price and a stylish alarm clock. Provides a simple way to charge the ipod and they can listen to their playlists or cd's at any time. Display is a little bright but hasn't stopped them getting to sleep. Looks great and simple to use.

Poor sound quality & ridiculously bright! – I bought this because i still use cd's a lot, but slowly moving to an iphone. the sound quality is lousy, my kids $40 teac boombox sounds way better than this Sony unit. the screen is also ridiculously bright! even on the lowest setting it lights up the whole room! It doesn't bother me when going to sleep but if i wake in the night i have to move… Read more

my big moisturiser bottle in front of it to try and block it. Plays cds Poor sound quality and ridiculously bright

Waste of money – I bought it to have music in my bedroom but the ipod connection broke after a few months so now it's just a very bright clock. It's nice and small to have by the bed and I can see the time (I'm short sighted) Ipod functionality stopped working suddenly, Clock is too bright and keeps me awake so I have to turn it away. Alarm settings are complicated so I am still using my phone.

Great Little Unit – I Love Sony, So reliable and a long lasting product. The design of the iPod/iphone dock is a very clever idea and slides inside the unit when not being used. Its a fantastic compact unit that has a lot of class. Excellent sound quality for such a small device and fantastic device the offers Ipod, Cd and Radio. Very happy he design of the… Read more

iPod/iphone dock is a very clever idea, sliding inside the unit when not in use, Very reliable, Sony has a great name!

Excellent – I have been very happy with this clock, you can not compare the sound quality to a stereo obviously, but for a small unit still has some kick. The radio is very clear as well, even with the AM channels and also has an automatic tune fuction. I highly recommend it. Choice of listening between a CD, am/fm radio, or your iphone/ipod. Comes with a… Read more

easy to use remote control, which can be used to skip songs whilst listening to your ipod/iphone or the CD. Has a dual alarm setting, 3 brightness display and the time it self is a big display and easy to read.

On the back of the clock it also has a line in so you can plug other portable devices. I tested this by plugging my laptop ointo it, and no problems.

On the side of the clock the ipod/iphone sits on a tray which slides out and sits flush when pushed back in. With the display of the the brightness, even when you put it on the lowest setting, it still produces enough light to bug you when ur trying to sleep facing the clock. Also when trying to dock the iphone its not a matter of just sitting it on you have make sure the connections align before it sits in properly.

Good – Sony's iPod Dock CD clock radio is a fantastic device for music lovers. It neatly intergrates a CD player, alarm clock and an iPod dock into a compact, stylish unit. The sound quality is surprisngly good for a device of this size. The design of the iPod dock is particularly clever and slides inside the unit when not being used. It feels a… Read more

little flimsy though so its best to be careful when handling it. It's a great product from Sony and worth considering if you are looking for a device to dock your iPod. Provides CD player/Alarm Clock/iPod dock functionality all in one stylish looking unit Display isn't the best. iPod dock is a bit flimsy.

Excellent – I absolutely love this clock radio - to be able to listen to a digitally tuned radio (analog tuning never seems to quite hit the station), IPOD and cds on the one compact unit is fantastic. I have considered getting the non-cd version for another room in the house because I love it so much! Looks stylish Has a remote which is handy when I am at… Read more

my desk in the same room

IPOD connection slots away nicely if you are not using it

Radio tunes digitally (it's not a digital radio though) Nothing really - it's exactly what I was after