Sony dream machine (Sony Dream Machine)

Member Name: nicolabracewell

Product:	Sony Dream Machine
Date:	14/01/09 (68 review reads)
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Advantages: Compact, attractive

Disadvantages: Poor alarm clock function

I was bought the Sony Dream Machine (ICF-C1iP) as a gift from my parents to take to university. It can be used as an i-pod docking station for all i-pod varieties plus has a radio and alarm clock function. Its a really compact system so can fit on even a student sized bed side table, plus it looks pretty cool and sleek so I've had a few friends admiring it!
The volume it can produce and the sound quality are really good and once you've managed to program in radio stations (which is simple enough when using the manual) both the radio and i-pod player are very simple to use. It even comes with a handy little remote control.
The major problem I've had is using the alarm clock. I just can't see what I'm doing wrong! Even after following the instructions to the letter its still VERY unreliable. Also the arial wire for the radio lets an otherwise great looking machine down on appearance.
All in all would recommend it as a compact, robust and good quality machine, with the large exception of the alarm system.

Summary: Good system, shame about the alarm clock

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