Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(17 customer reviews) 23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Nice, but no ramp-up or presets,
July 1, 2003 CenVillager "cenvillager" (Pembroke Pines, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony ICF-CD831 PSYC Clock Radio/CD Player (Yellow) (Electronics)
The radio is nice with good quality sound. My only complaints are the lack of station presets and the lack of ramp-up when the radio turns on. The volume hits you with full force when the alarm goes off, rather than a gentle rise. Same goes for the Nap timer - the buzzer is loud and will jangle you awake.I didn't realize that I'd miss presets, but I do. It's a pain to try and find a favorite station. I am planning to return this radio and find a more gentle model.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Nice and easy,
June 18, 2003 By A Customer
This review is from: Sony ICF-CD831 PSYC Clock Radio/CD Player (Yellow) (Electronics)
This clock radio is easy to set, you probably won't need the manual. Looks good and the time is just the right brightness that it won't keep you up at night. Nice sound quality, no static. Good investment.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Disappointing product from Sony,
November 17, 2004 C. John (Northern NJ) - See all my reviews
I bought one of these for my daughter's Christmas present last year. She uses the CD player for the alarm, and very rarely to play music in her room. After less than 12 months of gentle use, the CD player only works intermittently.
I checked the warranty information after the fact, and SONY only warranties for 90 days, parts up to 6 months. After the 6-month period, you pay for labor to service the product. It's a waste of money, because the labor cost will certainly be more expensive than buying a new radio.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
