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I-devices are extremely popular, we all know that. But did you ever imagine adding functionality to other devices by incorporating an i-device dock in them? Sony did. In fact, it produced the Sony ICF-C7IP clock radio with hidden sliding dock for iPod and iPhone. Design This is the cutest device because of its unique sliding tray design. The tray is actually the dock for the i-device, whether it’s an iPod or iPhone. You simply have to push the dock tray, and it ejects halfway. Pull it out, and you can now dock your i-device. My iPhone is almost always on this dock whenever I’m home. I can play my tracks from the iPhone to the radio while I’m working in the house, taking a bath, doing some work, or just relaxing. Its nice circular face makes it an adorable addition to the household décor. The black and white finish is perfect for any other room color. It’s flexible, easy to handle, and easy to set on any tabletop or bedside. It’s very compact, and if you aren’t using the iPhone dock, it looks so small on your bedside table. With the dimensions of 5” x 7.6” x 6.5” and a weight of 2.1 pounds, it’s acceptably transferable from one room to another, but the FM wire antenna makes this a hassle. I don’t use the radio much, though, so I don’t mind disconnecting it from time to time. Video The nice LED display is big enough to be read at a good distance, and it has good indicators that show all the necessary information you need from the clock. It has a specific AM and PM indicator using the words themselves, a day indicator, an alarm sound indicator, daylight savings time symbol, and a clear LED display of a 12-hour time format. It also has brightness control so don’t you worry about it being too dim or too bright. Audio There’s volume control, that’s a good point, and the tuner is digital. It also has 30 preset radio stations for easier navigation. But the reception is the worst flaw of this device. A wire antenna means an unmovable clock that needs a precise position to get the best reception. Good thing I’m not much of a radio user, but for those out there who are, beware. This is a clock and not a boom box. And why listen to the radio if you could listen to your iPod tunes instead? Clock The alarm is perfect. There’s absolutely nothing bad you can say about it. The controls are easy to use, the clock automatically adjusts to daylight savings time, there are two alarm settings that you can use for different schedules, you can set the alarm sound to a buzzer, radio, or i-device soundtrack, and you can set the snooze to 10 minutes up to 60 minutes of extra sleep time. It’s the best alarm clock I’ve ever had. Other Features The cool thing about the ICF-C7IP is its remote control, but it’s only good for operating the iPod or iPhone when it’s docked on the tray. You can’t use it much for navigating through the clock, but it does have radio functions. It also has a back-up battery for unexpected power outages, and you won’t have problems for your alarm needs on such instances. When you dock the i-device, it automatically charges and you can also play the songs in it while doing so. You can even browse on your iPhone while charging it on the dock. It makes the device so much more functional. I especially like to dock my iPhone through the night so it plays my favorite songs until it reaches the sleep time, when the device automatically turns of my iPhone player. Conclusion Whether it’s an iPod dock or an alarm clock, one thing’s for sure: it’s one functional device. And I wouldn’t want any other model because the Sony ICF-C7IP clock radio is absolutely perfect for me. |
