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Sony Shower Clock Radio White - ICF-S79V

Abt Model: ICFS79

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Sony ICF-S79V Shower Clock Radio - ICFS79/ Splash Resistant/ Multi-Band/ Hanging Strap/ AM/FM/TV/ 20 Memory Presets/ One Button Weather Band/ Large Speaker

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Sony Shower Clock Radio, Model ICFS79

Features:

Water Resistant Multi-Band Shower Radio makes this an ideal radio for bathroom, shower, spa or sauna
Unique Easy-Grip Design will not easily slip from your hand and can be set down on tub edge or other flat surface
Easy-to-use controls are located atop the radio for handy one-finger operation
Quartz synthesized tuner provides the most accurate drift-free tuning
AM/FM/TV/Weather Band reception lets you choose from the wide variety of radio talk shows and music programming plus sound from TV channels 2-13 and weather band broadcasts
20 memory presets offers convenient one-button tuning of your choice of 5 favorite AM stations, 10 FM stations, and 5 VHF TV channels
Easy Weather Button allows one-touch access to weather information
Built-in digital clock has LCD and shows exact time and station preset number
Selectable automatic-off timer automatically turns off the radio at a time you select from options of 10-, 20-, 30-, 45- and 60 minutes up to one hour
Large speaker lets you hear rich, wide range sound even while water is running
Built-in antennas include ferrite bar for AM, wire antenna for FM

Specifications:

Frequency Range
- AM: 530-1710kHz
- FM: 87.5-108MHz
- TV: VHF Channels 2-13 VHF
- Weather: 109-216MHz
Antenna system
- AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna.
- FM: Wire antenna
Speaker: 3 1/8" (77mm)
Power Output: 250mW
Power requirements: "C" x 3 batteries, 4.5V DC
Color: White

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 5-1/8"
Height: 5-3/8"
Depth: 2-5/8"

Approximate Weight:

Shipping: 2 lbs

Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 114 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Good Volume (72), Easy To Set (70), Reliable (68), Neat Features (63), Good Sound (34), Easy To Set Up (29), Accurate Controls (28), Clear Signal (28), Durable (6), Easy Controls (6), Lightweight (4), Long Battery Life (3)
Cons:	None (6), no cons (3), Unattractive Design (3)
Best Uses:	Anywhere (34), Home (13), Smaller Rooms (12), Shower (9), Bathroom (6), Home Use (6), Travel (6), Basic Systems (5), Daily Use (5), In the shower (4), Carry with you (3), Office (3), Shower radio (3)
Describe Yourself:	Practical (29), Tech Savvy (27), Professional (14), Gearhead (5), Technically Challenged (3)
Primary use:	Personal (59)

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REVIEWED BY 114 CUSTOMERS

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great shower radio

By nick the greek from cincinnati ohio on 05/24/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Best Uses:	in shower
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Unattractive Design

use radio in shower great volume & recption would like a hard metal or plastic hook to hang radio from shower or towel rod

Great product

By cliff from patkland, fl on 05/23/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

great sound and features

two words: love it

By mama mia from suburban Chicago on 05/23/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

bought it to replace earlier Sony in bathroom - love the size. Plan to take on picnics, etc. this summer

Loved it when it worked!

By Becky from Springfield, Mo. on 05/23/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Best Uses:	In the shower, Anywhere
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Unreliable

Had good help setting up the return.

Just about perfect!!

By Happy Shower Lady! from Eastern PA on 04/11/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Shower radio
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

Shower radios are either the $10 junk in the bed and bath stores, or the $100 high end models. This was right in the middle of that price range, and is a fantastic product. Being a digital radio, there is no more fussing around trying to dial in that fuzzy station--there are 20 settings for your stations, and all the controls are easy push button. I was amazed to get certain classical music stations that are quite a distance, stations I normally have trouble tuning in. The sound is rich and clear! And I like the 20 minute auto-off feature, so you can just forget about it after you leave the bathroom. Don't hesitate to buy this, it's really well made and hefty--you can use it anywhere. I can't say there's a thing about it I would change. Great Job Sony!

AWESOME!!!

By Twin C from Brooklyn, NY on 04/10/2008.

Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Tech Savvy
Pros:	Small and Lightweight, Reliable, Good Volume, Style, Easy To Set

We love this radio. It's perfect in our tiny bathroom.

one of the best

By JD from Miami on 04/1/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Cons:	None
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

It is one of the best if you do not want to say it is the best among shower radio and any radio. Sony has it all. Actually it is among the best in Sony radios as well.

Love It!

By CPolo from Dover, DE on 03/31/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set
Best Uses:	Shower

Love the raised buttons and the fact that you can tell by touch which button you're adjusting. I'm blind without my glasses (which I certainly don't wear in the shower!), and I really appreciate being able to tell whether I'm hitting the timer or the OFF button without having to read labels -- their different sizes, shapes and intuitive placement make it easy to tell what you're doing even with your eyes closed to keep out the soap! I'm totally impressed by the design and quality, and the sound is great, too!

Good Product

By bpdarling from CT on 03/31/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Practical, Tech Savvy
Best Uses:	Shower

this is my second one of these, the first lasted 6 years before i dropped it and it broke.

I'm thoroughly enjoying this radio.

By Squeeks from Shreveport, La on 03/28/2008.

Cons:	Don't like using "C" batt
Best Uses:	In the shower
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

I use this radio in the shower. It replaces another Sony shower radio that I have used for 20 years. I am very pleased with the sound for a shower radio and with the features and usability. If I had to do it over I would buy it again.

This is a must have!

By Kim from Hampstead, MD on 03/6/2008.

Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal

We use this radio daily. The clock and timer are perfect for anyone who gets lost in thought while showering. Very easy to use and has great sound quality. The movable antenna makes finding stations a breeze.

Excellent choice

By PGK from Chesapeake Va on 03/3/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Reliable, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Researched carefully- excellent reception including AM stations.

Great product!

By MTT from New Jersey on 03/1/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Best Uses:	In high moisture areas
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

I keep this radio in the bathroom. The product is designed to be in this environment and it doesn't disappoint. It's easy to use and has decent sound quality for a battery operated clock/radio.

Great Product!

By POPS from Kenner, LA on 02/29/2008.

Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Best Uses:	Shower

Easy to set, easy to use, finally a shower radio with decent reception and strong sound. For my money, a best buy.

Great Reception

By Steph from San Mateo, CA on 02/27/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Tech Savvy
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Cons:	Unattractive Design

The radio isn't sleek looking but it works great and the preset buttons are a nice feature. I'm glad I bought it and enjoy listening to the radio in the bathroom when I'm getting ready for work in the morning.

Good as is

By Steve from West Covina, CA on 02/26/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

Bought this as a radio in the bathroom generally just to listen to a news station while going thru my routine. The product does well in that environment

Great shower radio

By G-umi from NY on 02/19/2008.

Best Uses:	In the shower
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features

I am very pleased with my shower radio. I especially love the fact that I can preset stations and just switch stations with just a push of a button. I also love that I can put the radio on a shutoff timer.

I love it

By Delvett Bob from Valley Village, CA on 02/18/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Shower
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

I was replacing a shower radio by another manufacturer that didn't have a timer and did not have digital tuning. The timer is great because I can set it to 20 minutes and it shuts itself off before I leave the bathroom in the morning. I listen to the same station on a blaster near the sink and I love that I can hear both when I get out of the shower and not have to go back there to turn the Sony off. I also like that it has digital tuning so that I never have to guess if the station is tuned in well. I also like that it runs off of C batteries so that I will not have to change the batteries as often as with AA's. It could always sound better (more bass) but I wouldn't want the extra size to increase the bass. But I am satisfied with the sound for the shower. And I would always wish it to be less expensive, but I am satisfied with the price.

Great Sony Shower clock radio

By Sarabeth721 from Woodland Hills, Ca. on 02/18/2008.

Cons:	None as of this writing
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Shower
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Pros:	TV stations also, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable

The radio is totally serving my purpose!! Easy to read LCD, easy to set up. It's just what I wanted in a shower radio.

Great radio!

By Angie from Greenville, SC on 02/18/2008.

Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I had one of these for 6 years. My radio quit playing but everything else still worked fine. I used it to death. I liked it so much I decided to buy another one for my shower. Great product.

I would buy this product again and again

By Sony yes from Lana on 02/14/2008.

Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set
Best Uses:	Travel, Anywhere

This is a great product. It's easy to use and the sound is great. It is light to carry anywhere. Mine stands in the kitchen and always listen to the radio while I cook or feed my son. He loves it too.

Great product!

By robyn from keller, tx on 02/11/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Cons:	None
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This radio gets great reception and is easy to use. This is the second one we purchased and would buy again. I have tried less expensive shower radios and they never live up to the quality of the Sony.

Good Buy

By Jimmy from Mount Prospect, IL on 01/30/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Tech Savvy
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set

Radio for second bathroom. Easy tuning,Clock in the morning.

Product is everything advertissed

By quarking from connecticut on 01/28/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Cons:	Weather band sensitivity

Good product though weather band sensitiviy is poor

I would definately buy this radio again

By Duffos from Pgh, Pa. on 01/28/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Bathroom
Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I can receive radio stations that I could never receive with my other radio.

Works GREAT

By Pat from Mesa, AZ on 01/26/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The SONY works great in the bathroom. Dosn't fade in & out like other radio's.

Tried and true

By New Yorker from Los Angeles, CA on 01/24/2008.

Best Uses:	at home
Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable, Neat Features, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I bought my Sony Shower radio about 20 years ago to use in the bathroom and it has been so satisfactory that I just ordered another to use in the kitchen. I researched many other portable radios and didn't like any of them. I feel very fortunate that this item is still being made; I guess that's one sign of how good and reliable it is.

EXCELLENT Reception

By rho from Morris IL on 01/24/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Excellent reception
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Shower
Describe Yourself:	Simple

I am so impressed with this radio and the wonderful reception I get in the shower with it. I don't even have to use the antenna to get my local radio station which is so cool, because even my radio on the counter needs an antenna. I had previously bought the lower priced shower radios and as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. And it was absolutely easy to set up-I, being the not-appliance savy person, set up the clock and presets for the radio without having to look at the instructions. I have mine hanging from the shower head, as they supply a rope you can use to hang in the shower, or it has a flat base for use on a flat surface. I am 100% completely satsified a[...]

I am glad I purchased this product

By Mareee from Chicago, IL on 01/24/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I am very happy with this radio. The sound is good it is easy to use and it comes in handy in other rooms of the house from time to time. I listen to my radio everyday while in the shower not only does it keep me up on the news but it helps me decide what to wear when I hear the weather!

I would buy this product again

By Dawn from Houston, TX on 01/23/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Best Uses:	Work

It does everything I need. I especially like the stations that can be preset. The TV function was a nice extra.

Serves the purpose perfectly

By Sue from Irving, TX on 01/23/2008.

Best Uses:	Bathroom, Anywhere
Cons:	Could use bass control
Pros:	Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good looking
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Savvy enough for my age, Tech Savvy, Practical

I'm very glad I got it. Thanks for the [...] great price.

THE BEST WE ARE SUPER HAPPY!!

By TERY from PALM BEACH, FLORIDA on 01/21/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Travel
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Practical, Technically Challenged, Professional, Gearhead

vERY GOOD SOUND AND VERY VERY CLEAR.

Shower Radio Needs Refinement

By The Donald from Portland, Oregon on 01/17/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable, Good Volume
Best Uses:	In High Humidity
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Volume Knob Shape, Stupid Wire FM Antenna, Annoying Noise at Shutoff

This radio has a goofy dangling wire for an FM antenna with a silly suction cup tied to the end. Also the volume control knob is stiff, maybe too tight, thus difficult to turn and poorly shaped for good grip with wet or soapy hands. Band switch should allow direct access rather than scrolling. It makes an annoying scratchy sound when the off button is pushed which seems unrefined...

Precisely what I was looking for

By merk from greater Boston on 01/16/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Cons:	No Cons
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set

I use this in my bathroom, especially while I'm taking a shower and shaving in the morning. It functions exactly as I wanted and needed. I am immensely pleased with it's features and performance. It's easy to program, easy to use and it sounds great, even at the high volume I set it at while in the shower. The radio is quite sensitive in almost any orientation. In short, this radio is precisely what what it should be. BTW: I'm a professional radio engineer, so I know what I'm talking about.

Sony Shower Clock Radio

By Charger fan from Kenton, Delaware on 01/14/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Superior Brand, Reliable
Describe Yourself:	No expert but no dummy
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Wet environment, Shower

This is typical Sony quality - there are few better. Excellent features, easy to use, and great reception in a small package. A welcome addition to a new shower. My online research said this was the best for 5 years running..............I couldn't agree more!

Sony Shower Clock Radio

By Betha from Mishawaka, IN on 01/11/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Tech Savvy, Professional

I bought this as a gift for my husband, who is very particular about his electronics, and he really likes it! It's easy to set, digital and doesn't take up a lot of space. It's a great value for the price.

Great Product by Sony!!

By JIMFORD from TEXAS on 01/11/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Travel
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional

Great Radio for wet areas/outside.

Simply The Best

By Lucky Larry from Southern California on 01/10/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

This is the best shower radio on the market by far and away. I have another in my kitchen and I use a third at work. The quality of Sony is usually good. The quality of this radio is exceptional!

Finally a workable shower radio

By archer1 from S.F., CA on 01/8/2008.

Pros:	Easy presets, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Shower
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

After 3 dud shower radios, this one works reliably, but cost a bit more than the bargain radios. The others sooner or later had problems with tuning - it became imposible to keep a station, and dialing it while in the shower was difficlut. The radio avoids the problem with film-covered preset buttons so no moiotuer gets in the tuner, and changing stations is imple.

Great shower radio

By jane from Naperville, Il on 01/7/2008.

Best Uses:	Bathroom
Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Practical

Great shower radio.

Nice radio, nice design.. Works great!!

By Marcus from Pontiac, MI on 01/7/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Carry with you, Shower radio
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Easy To Set
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Professional, Gearhead

Very nice design on the radio, the instruction manual does not explain setting the TV presets clearly. The presets are set the same as all other presets, so it was not a problem at all.

Nice.. I plan to buy another....

By Agar-Uchu from Ohio on 01/4/2008.

Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional
Best Uses:	Travel, Anywhere

Great Sound and Reception.. Neat Features, Digital, Everything works great.

great product, just as advertized

By Dave from Tampa FL on 01/2/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional

works great in the shower

Great product

By Just Me from New Jersey on 01/2/2008.

Pros:	Neat Features, Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

Have been using this shower radio for 2 weeks and we love it. For such a small unit it has great sound quality (not tinny at all) and very good reception. Am very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend.

great product, fast delivery

By online mom from Wynnewood, PA on 01/1/2008.

Best Uses:	in bathroom
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Professional
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set

Easy to set up; my 12-yr-old son did it himself. Need to extend antenna for best reception. Weather channel is a nice bonus. We leave it on sink counter as it is water-resistant, not waterproof.

Needs inprovement in the light for clock

By Sasi Me from Vernon AL. on 12/31/2007.

Cons:	better lighting 4 clock
Pros:	Easy To Set, nice size to put any were, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Best Uses:	Travel, Anywhere

I like the radio for the most part. but disappointed that you can't see the the clock in the dark or even when you have the light on as much and why is it made that way?

Great Radio

By Gino from Morganville New Jersey on 12/25/2007.

Best Uses:	Bathroom Designed
Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Unattractive Design, Antenna

I Tried a lot of shower radio's but I have to say this is the one to buy.The reception is excellent and it is easy to use. A must for starting your morning without a static radio reception.Buy it you will like it.Sony it says it all!!!!

Makes a great gift

By Maggee from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on 12/20/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

This was a gift for my daughter. She loves it and says it works great. I left a star off because it has analog TV stations that won't get reception any longer in 2009. My daughter just listens to the radio stations so this doesn't bother her at all.

Sony Bathroom / Shower Radio

By Don from Odon, IN on 12/19/2007.

Best Uses:	bathroom radio
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

Easy to set time, stations. Good speaker, clear sound for a portable radio. Nice timer function. Seems to be well made. Picks up TV, Weather band, AM, FM. All work well. Presets on each band. I really like it.

Great Radio

By 007 from Seattle, WA on 12/17/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

Great, functional radio all in a water resistant package.

Second one I've ordered

By Mabeleast from Corning, NY on 12/17/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Cons:	Difficult To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Pros:	Reliable

I keep it in my bathroom and listen to it every morning. I have found the time a bit difficult to set properly.

Terrific

By Busy Mom from Brooklyn, NY on 12/12/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Bathroom
Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable, Easy To Set
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Practical, Busy Mom, Tech Savvy

I try to listen to news and traffic while showering and this is a great radio to do that. I live in a brick brownstone and the reception is excellent. The only problem I had was after about 5(?) years the plastic shielding on the buttons wore off and I could no longer change the stations. But it still worked! I'm hoping someone will get me a new one for Christmas. lol

I love this radio!!!

By Clairebird from New York, NY on 12/2/2007.

Best Uses:	Bathroom, Anywhere, Carry with you
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Antenna works well, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Radio freak, Practical

I keep it in the bathroom, but frequently carry it back and forth from bath to bed to dressing room. Easy to set and switch from AM to FM to TV audio.

Excellent Product

By Jersey Shore from Spring Lake Heights, NJ on 11/30/2007.

Best Uses:	at home
Cons:	None
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

Use it every day. Works as advertised. Easy to set. Good Volume. Great Battery Life.

Great sound, great price!

By PASA PT from Evanston, IL on 10/9/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Reliable, Excellent sound quality, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Practical

This radio is compact but full of features and delivers big sound.

Radio is beautiful, cordless, no static,

By Grandy from Shreveport, LA on 10/3/2007.

Best Uses:	Bathroom
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Pretty static-free, Good Volume, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Preset stations, both A.M. and F.M., are ideal and convenient

Sony makes the best shower radios

By TSHPRO from Chicago on 10/3/2007.

Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional
Best Uses:	Shower

Do not go to the bed and bath stores looking for a quality shower radio. I have owned sonys for years and this model continues the tradition and is the best shower radio on the market.

EXCELLENT

By Tango 5-niner from West Chester, Ohio on 07/31/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal

Very satisfied with radio after about 2 weeks. Very easy to set and move from station to station. Going to buy another for my wife.

Excellent Product [...]

By Davperson from Rochester, NY on 07/21/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Cons:	TV feature will disappear

Stupid questionnaire cuts off entry of sentence with no warning or guidance. To complete my thought, In 2008 or sooner the (radio) TV channels will not work because of fed-mandated shift of TV signal from analog to digital.

Haven't found a radio with better AM rec

By Duth Duth from Evanston, IL on 07/12/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Primary use:	Personal

Works anywhere in the home. Garage, shower, basement.

Great deal!

By Bargain Hunter from Washington, DC on 07/10/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

Sony makes great products. The radio being replaced still runs well, but the on/off switch died. The new one has great features for early risers: news, weather, clock that the earlier model didn't have. I hope this one lasts as long as the other.

Great Shower Radio

By Lauren from Arkansas on 07/5/2007.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume, Programmable Stations
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

It is really a nice shower radio. My last one didn't have programmable stations, so I am really enjoying that feature. The stations come in clearly and it has good sound quality.

Excellent Product ! Great Features !

By CharlieV from Austin, TX on 06/26/2007.

Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Best Uses:	Home, Office

This radio is easy to setup and easy to use. Push-button tuning and large accessible volume knob make it ideal for persons with physical limitations. Great sound quality and station sensitivity. Overall, a great product.

Outstanding shower clock/radio

By Air Force Brandon from Prescott, AZ on 06/4/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable

By far the best shower radio I've ever owned. I've gone through several of them that are never reliable when wet, go through batteries in a matter of a few weeks, and have a lifespan of no more than a few months. This one definitely represents its quality name of Sony and has shown me that there is in fact a company capable of making a solid, reliable shower radio. I definitely recommend this to someone who doesn't have the strong desire to play CDs in the shower and would enjoy FM/AM/TV/Weather.

So far, so good!

By Tina from North Carolina on 06/1/2007.

Pros:

Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume

I wanted this partly do listen to morning TV but it will not pick up the NBC station in my area for some reason. Other than that, sound has been great and it seems pretty rugged!

A must have!!

By Binea Vol!! from Cleveland, TN on 05/14/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable

This is the perfect companion for anyone! It keeps you up on the latest news, weather, TV and radio. The timer is also handy when you are trying to rush and make sure that you are on time! This is a product that I would highly recommend!

Excellent All-around Radio

By Ben from Ann Arbor, MI on 05/7/2007.

Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable
Best Uses:	Home

I bought one of these radios for the shower last year, listen to it just about every day for a half-hour, and I'm still on the original 3 C battery set. The radio sounds very good, not audiophile, but solid bass and good tone for a small radio. The best thing about it, though, is it's more than a shower radio. I'm buying extras for the garage and the patio. I also bought one for my 88 year old mother who is in assisted living. She can press the button and have her favorite station play for an hour. She can also move the radio around her apartment easily. The utter simplicity is a very important feature for her. This is an overall outstanding, quality, functional product.

Leave it to SONY!

By alarmpro1 from Hollywood, FL. on 05/5/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features
Best Uses:	Home

I searched everywhere to find a TOP QUALITY shower radio, I finally found the SONY ICFS79 [...].This radio has everything you could ask for in a "shower radio". Digital tuning, analog volume, Weather Radio, TV Audio, Timer, AM/FM too! The automatic shutoff timer puts it over the top! Lastly, a great radio that uses "C" batteries instead of short lived "AA". Thanks SONY!

Sony shower clock radio

By Jo from Benicia, Ca on 05/4/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Neat Features, Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Cons:	no dc adaptor

Its a little heavy for hanging over the shower head, but I put it in the window and its great. I am enjoying it, clear reception and easy to use controls.

EXCELLENT

By JerseyShore from Spring Lake Heights. NJ on 05/4/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	None
Pros:	Works as described, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Good Volume, Reliable

Good sound, easy to use. Works as advertised. Should have purchased 2.

Sony Shower Clock Radio

By DG Gene from Downers Grove, Illinois on 05/2/2007.

Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:	No AC plug-in option
Best Uses:	Office, Home, Travel

This product works very well. You can use it in many situations, including in the shower. The only drawbacks are that it doesn't have an AC plug-in option, and the antenna is a long wire that is somewhat bothersome sometimes.

I'm VERY pleased with this purchase.

By Tim from North Carolina on 05/1/2007.

Pros:

Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable

Great product. Digital settings that don't " drift " off of the station. Very good sound and easy to program.

Superior shower radio

By Nickname from Boston, MA. on 04/27/2007.

Pros:	Good Volume, Neat Features, Big buttons, Nice sound for one speakr, Quality construction, Reliable, Easy To Set, Excellent battery life
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	Would like color choices, FM antenna wire flimsy

Usual SONY quality applies, radio has nice weight and ergonomics, designers took wet, soapy hands into account. Highly recommended!

This is a great shower radio!!

By B.C. from Alviso, CA on 04/18/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Digital dial, Count-down timer, Station presets, Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume
Best Uses:	Office, Home

I love the count-down timer - you can set to 60, 45, 30, 20, etc minutes. Great station presets. Easy volume control even with wet hands. Attractive design. Stands up firmly if you have a shelf or you can hang it from the shower head.

I love this shower clock/radio!

By Robinf from Chicago, IL on 04/16/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Neat Features, Good Volume, Reliable, I love the weather band
Best Uses:	Home

I am the director of a preschool program and I need to know the weather at any given moment, especially in the winter with school closings. The weather band feature is invaluable to me! Plus, the clock works great and the radio is clear and easy to hear in the shower. I love this product!

Great product - This is my second one!

By Cyclone from Minneapolis MN on 03/2/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable, Good Volume
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	None

I'm buying my second radio. I bought the first one when this model first came on the market. The radio buttons finally wore out after many years of daily use. I chose to replace it with the exact model... I don't need a shower CD or MP3 player. I just want to listen to my favorite AM, FM and TV channels.

Best In-shower (and out, too) radio

By News Junkie from Windsor, CA on 02/3/2007.

Pros:	Nice small size, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Pushbutton station change, Very portable, Very water resistant
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Carry with you

If you like to listen to certain radio programs uninterrupted without headphones or earpieces, carry around a small unit with both AM and FM, plus a weather band, with high quality water resistance and durability, this is for you. Love the push-button station control, and on/off.

Definitely worth the money

By KC from Richmond, VA on 01/30/2007.

Pros:	Easy to operate, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls
Best Uses:	Shower radio

This thing works great! Large volume range and very good reception.

Outstanding radio

By radio lover from Worcester, MA on 01/27/2007.

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Clear Signal

I have now purchased five of these radios and given several as gifts. They are perfect for anyone who likes to listen to the morning news programs while getting ready in the bathroom. The reception is outstanding, the presets are easy to set and use. having weather instantaneously first thing always helps. Batteries last forever.

Absolutely best shower radio!!

By ShowerGirl from Madison, WI on 01/24/2007.

Pros:	Good Sound, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms
Cons:	TV only goes up to 13

After buying, and returning, other shower radios...finally, this one is a keeper!! Great sound (for what I need) and love the TV channel function. Although, the TV reception only goes up to channel 13 (only one of our local channels lie in that range). I like the coated buttons on top, and that it has a digital readout. Very easy to use. I would absolutely recommend this product.

Awesome

By Macox from Austin, TX on 01/19/2007.

Pros:	Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

Great sound. Can actually hear it clearly when shower is on...and I have a hearing problem! Just wish there was a better way to hang on a wall besides the string.

Excellent product. Would purchase again.

By Near perfect from West Des Moines, IA on 01/18/2007.

Pros:

Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up

This shower radio is absolutely the greatest. [...]

Excellence, of course it's a Sony

By Gracie the Sony fan from Warwick R.I. on 01/11/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Good Sound
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

I am a Sony fan and this product will keep me as a Sony fan

Pretty damn good shower radio

By The African from Phoenix, AZ on 01/9/2007.

Pros:

Clear Signal, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls

When our pretty good [...] shower radio died of old age, I could find only mediocre reviews online for most other brands ... [...]. Sound is good ... tuning is excellent (though AM is directional, and I listen mostly to talkradio)... controls take a little getting used to, but quickly become intuitive (strangely, all are pushbutton except volume, which is a turn knob) ... all in all, I am very happy with this radio, and I'm betting you will be too.

It's What I Wanted

By Sally from Dearborn, MI on 01/6/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Good Sound
Best Uses:	For the shower

I wanted a shower radio that had pre-set buttons so I don't need to try to tune in a station while in the shower. This had what I needed. It also has a clock, which I wanted, as well.

One of the BEST radios I have owned.

By Major from Davie, FL on 01/5/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Great Reception, Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal
Best Uses:	pool side any where
Cons:	top buttons will wear out

We have purchased this radio many times, fo selves and gifts. I still have the original one and it works Great. The top buttons have worn out, but I have put waterproof band-aids on them and it's fine. We love the fact that it's AM/FM/TV and Weather. This get the best reception of any radio in our house.

Good portable radio

By HL from New York, NY on 01/4/2007.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

After going through several smaller radios with inferior sound quality, this Sony model sounds great. It is not small enough to put into a pocket, but is still convenient to move from room to room. We don't know how durable it is, yet, but it seems like it will take some knocks.

Excellent in the shower

By Bob from Chicago, IL. on 01/4/2007.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

Love the many presets for surfing especially the TV channels

Nice radio, good sound and good price

By fred from Chickamauga, Ga on 01/4/2007.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Clear Signal
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

My daughter was already taking long showers, now I can't get her out. Glad she has her own bathroom.

Great Radio

By Shawn from Arlington, VA on 01/3/2007.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal, Bought as xmas gift, Buying second one, This is a great radio, Good Sound
Best Uses:	Great for the kitchen, Great for Bathroom

I bought this for my b/f as a xmas gift and I think I am going to buy myself one for my bathroom. Great product, then again, it's a Sony.

This is a must-have for the shower!

By Dee from Huntingdon Valley, PA on 01/3/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal
Cons:	I haven't found any cons
Best Uses:	It's great in the shower

It was a very popular Christmas gift. I'm sure I'll be ordering more!

Quality at a good price!

By Dr Pepper man from Edwardsville, IL on 01/2/2007.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Bathroom or kitchen, Larger Rooms

This is a great product for the price. Far excedes any other bathroom or shower radio I have seen. [...]. Would definitely buy this radio again [...]

Solid, good-sounding radio

By Langer from Spokane, WA on 01/1/2007.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Gave it to my father as a gift, but installed batteries and tried first. Sounds really good. Clear, enough volume, and easily hangs from the showerhead or other.

Best "Shower" radio ever

By Rich from Pittsburgh, PA on 12/29/2006.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Excellent Reception, Good Sound, Clear Signal
Best Uses:	Enclosed roomsshowers
Cons:	Not one CON I can thinkof

I have had several readios for morning listening to catch up on the days news etc while getting ready for work and this one is by far the best!

Excellent Radio

By Craig from Cupertino, CA on 12/28/2006.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Random Resets, Clear Signal, Good Sound, Accurate Controls

This is the best radio I've owned. I've now bought three of them.

Right size, good sound, ample presets.

By JACA from Tampa, FL on 12/26/2006.

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal

A good choice for a shower radio.

Well-designed radio

By Poov from Harrisburg, NC on 12/22/2006.

Cons:	A little pricey
Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Good Sound

I bought this as a gift for my wife, who likes to listen to morning radio while getting ready for the day. This radio has great clarity and she can even listen while in the shower or while using a blow-dryer. It is perfectly suited for use in the bathroom since it doesn't require a power cord and it is compact and quite durable. She loves the portability as well. Originally, I thought that a battery-opertaed radio would be a hinderance, but batteries last a long time.$[...] seemed expensive for a radio since I didn't particularly need the TV/Weatherband features nor did I plan to use it in a shower. It would be nice if Sony ofered an equal quality design in just AM/FM at a lower price.In summary, for the price, you get a compact, durable radio with easy to operate digital controls and GREAT sound that will last a long time.

It is the best shower radio I every had.

By John from Naperville, Il on 12/15/2006.

Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal, Good Sound, Accurate Controls
Best Uses:	In the shower

I had the Sony years ago and replaced with another brand. Got tired of replacing batteries so I purchsed another Sony. It is the best.

great product

By Give it back from Metairie La. on 12/13/2006.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal

Great shower radio. I've had mine since Christmas 2000 and now my eleven year old takes it into her bathroom. What's up w/ that!!! Well it's Christmas 06 you know what that means.

Well worth the money.

By nasdaq from Pittsburgh PA on 12/2/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal
Cons:	Pricey

The Sony Clock Radio ICFS79 exceeded my expectations. The reception is excellent. I had previous shower radios that got poor reception and faded in and out. This model pulls in stations very clearly. The cons are the price and that the TV stations only get channels 2 - 13. Regardless this was a very good purchase.

This is a great shower clock radio!

By First time reviewer from Tampa, FL on 11/27/2006.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Cons:	No cons

I've had shower radios from Sharper Image and other places; this is the best radio I've ever had for the shower. I love that I can listen to radio or TV programs while showering and get clear reception!

Good all around radio

By Bob the Mountaineer from Vermont on 11/23/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

Multiuse radio indoors and outdoors. Good sound for a battery radio.

concise

By Art from Alexandria, Va on 11/22/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, basement

Very satisfied. Exactly what I was looking for. I use it in my basement bathroom. Gets good reception and holds up to the humidity

Great

By reb from oxford, ms on 11/3/2006.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Cons:	Difficult Controls
Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Good Sound

Great product, could have more features and brighter light but over all great and good nam

Excellent on all levels

By Wonder Woman from Long Island, NY on 10/21/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

Great little machine. Instead of putting it the shower, I used two suction hooks, and hung it near my sink. Fiddled with the antenna; and I was in business. Terrific value for the money.

Fantastic Radio; Well Worth the Money

By Craig from Cupertino, CA on 10/17/2006.

Cons:	None
Best Uses:	Portable Around the House
Pros:	Random Access Presets, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal, Accurate Controls

In addition to great reception and sound for a portable radio, what I like best is the 5 presets which allow you to go directly to channels on each band. I love this radio so much that despite the cost [...] I own two!

Great product

By Fran from Pinole, Ca. on 10/3/2006.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Easy Controls, Durable, Lightweight

The only drawback is that there was no hook for hanging the radio in the shower included or available (even from Sony directly). Looks good and has good sound quality in our enclosed shower, but that is to be expected as it is a Sony.

Everything I expected. Very satisfied.

By Loves Sony from Canoga Park, Ca. on 09/12/2006.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Powerful, Easy Controls, Durable, Good Sound, Long Battery Life

Love it. It is very cute and perfect for what I needed it for. Excellent quality.

great product - good price

By dc from cleveland on 09/2/2006.

Pros:

Durable, Good Sound

best shower radio i've found [...]

Nice radio, bad ergonomics

By Al from Pittsfield, New Hampshire on 08/16/2006.

Cons:	Difficult Controls
Pros:	Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use

The radio has nice features but is designed badly for a shower radio. All the buttons are on top and can't be seen if the radio is hanging from the shower head. It also sticks out so the water runs closer to it than it would if the strap was attached at the sides.

The perfect shower radio

By Greg in the shower from Los Angeles, CA on 08/16/2006.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Good Sound, Easy Controls

I actually just bought a back-up one of these in case my old one breaks and Sony stops making them. It has great reception for a shower radio, is a good, compact size, and the batteries last forever. I especially like that it has a timer so you can turn it on for ten or twenty minutes and it will turn itself off. My only quibble is that the white plastic has discolored a little where the sun hits it.

Love the memory pre-sets!

By DMN from Miami on 08/14/2006.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Powerful, Good Sound, Durable, Easy Controls
Cons:	no cons

Perfect radio for everyday use.

It Really Works

By Bearister from Deerfield, IL on 08/11/2006.

Best Uses:	Commuting, Home Use
Pros:	Easy Controls, Reception is OK, Lightweight

Overall I am pleased with this product. It gets more reliable reception than other shower radios I have used in the past and the controls are very easy to use and intuitive to program.

I plan to buy 2 more!

By john from Glastonbury , CT on 07/11/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound, Well made. Great receptio, Durable, Easy Controls
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

Solid.Great reception. I have eight other radios scattered around the house ranging from $12 to $150.00. The Sony gets THE best reception on AM of all.The functions work easily.I actually carry this radio on my 90 minute walk every day instead of my walkman.

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