Sony ICF-C7IP Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone with Hidden Sliding Dock Tray

Comment: I purchased this for my wife for use in the bedroom primarily as an alarm clock. She didn't need audiophile quality just to wake up to her ipod, so this Sony fit the bill better than any of the ihome units we tested first. Overall, I like the fit and finish of the Sony. The fact that you can tuck the ipod dock away when you're not using is a plus when bedside real estate is at a premium. My only complaint is that it is entirely too bright. Its actively brighter than an LED nightlight. We've resorted to placing a book in front of the face at night just to make it easier to sleep.

The only way I can think of to fix this is to find some sort of tinted plastic and glue it over the face, allowing us to sleep at night.

Comment: I am not into gadgets and all, and had put off buying a new radio-alarm-clock for 2 years since the numbers started partially displaying on my old clock since I didn't want to have to learn how to program a new device!

I was hoping to get something that: played the radio, could play my iPod (nano and touch), was small for my bedside table, was easy to use, and under a $100. It took me a while to find it, but this met my needs perfectly! I also love that its numbers light up in a nice blue instead of red, and the iPod dock can be hidden when not in use! The bonus I didn't expect was that it would also have a great sleep timer, adjustable snooze time, and different settings for weekday/weekend alarms (and still easy to setup and change!!!) I've only had it for a few months now, so I'm not sure about the longevity, I hope it holds up well over time since I love it!

Comment: This clock does what it says it will. IPod/iPhone dock, dual alarm option, digital tuner, etc. I use it next to my bed and the display is WAY WAY WAY to bright for me. It lights up the whole room! After buying window tinting and applying it to the display I was still turning the clock to face away from me to avoid the brightness. I have finally resorted to putting something over the clock at night to block the light - not exactly ideal for a bedside :( I am fussy this way but, had I known this is what I would get, I would not have purchased this item. I will say that, other than that problem, the radio does what it says and is a good value however I would not recommend this item to a friend using it for the same purpose.

Comment: This clock is a great idea but Sony missed the boat. The dock is very flimsy and unless I hold it as I put my iPod onto the plug, it will not seat. The dimness setting just doesn't go far enough. It cycles between very bright, less bright and still too light for night time. I have placed a sheet of window tinting material over the face of the clock and it is better but still too light. Wish it had an "off" position, like some of the competitors do.

In all, it works ok, but the button placement is illogical, at best, and when I seat the iTouch, I manage to activate alarm #2. Since I know I'm doing it, there have been no issues with that particular problem, but the engineering on this design is strange, at best.

I cannot recommend this particular clock. I wish I had paid more attention to other ratings.

Comment: I purchased this clock becase I wanted to replace my old alarm clock and have something I could charge my iPhone with. So far I have loved it. I listen to my playlists every night with the sleep function. This is great to help me fall asleep. I also like the dual alarms. It is also small and compact unlike other iPhone alarms.