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Sony AM FM Large Display Clock Radio - ICF-C492

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Sony AM FM Large Display Clock Radio - ICFC492/ Huge 1.4" Green LED Display/ Dual Alarm/ Wake To Radio Or Alarm/ Snooze Bar/ Battery Back-Up/ Space Conscious Stylish Design

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Sony AM/FM Large Display Clock Radio, Model ICFC492

This clock radio will take up very little space on your nightstand, but it sports a huge display. The ICF-C492 has a 1.4" green LED display, which is easily viewable from across the room. It comes with variable brightness control, so you can tone down the display and a host of other features including dual alarm, snooze bar and full power memory back up.

Key Features:

Space Conscious Stylish Design
Huge 1.4" Green LED Display
Variable Brightness Control
Dual Alarm with 2 Level Alarm Volume (Loud, Soft)
Full Battery Back-up
Wake to Radio or Alarm
AM/FM Tuner
Convenient Snooze Bar
Sleep timer
Full Power Memory Back-Up

Features:

Space-Conscious Stylish Design: is distinctive in appearance and takes up minimum depth on nightstand.
Huge (1.4") Green LED Display: shows the time in numbers that are effortlessly readable from almost anywhere in your bedroom, kitchen or office.
Variable Brightness Control: lets you adjust the level of Display Brightness to your exact taste and environment using an infinitely adjustable dial control.
2 Level Alarm Volume: allows you to select the alarm sound to suit your preference, whether loud or soft--the soundest sleepers as well as light sleepers will be accommodated.
Dual Alarm: permits two separate wake-up time settings.
Wake to Radio or Alarm: Wake up to your favorite radio station or the alarm buzzer.
AM/FM Tuner: lets you choose from the wide variety of news, talk radio and music Programming.
Convenient Snooze Bar: is ample in size and easy to press without fumbling to shut off alarm temporarily, allowing for a few extra minutes of snoozing.
Sleep timer: shuts off radio automatically after a pre-set length of time.
Full Power Memory Back-Up: uses single 9V battery (optional) to maintain clock and alarm settings and operation in event of blackout or other power failure.

Specifications:

Frequency Range:
- AM: 530-1710kHz
- FM: 87.5-108MHz
Antenna System:
- AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna
- FM: Wire Antenna
Speaker: 2-5/8" (66mm)
Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz 9V x 1 battery for Full Power Back-up (optional)
Color: Silver

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 7-7/8" (198.7mm)
Height: 4" (101.5mm)
Depth: 4-3/8" (109.7mm)
not including projecting parts and controls

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 1 lb 6.6 oz (640g) not including battery
Shipping: 2 lbs.

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
- 90 days labor / 1 year parts

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Product Review Summary

4.5 (based on 64 reviews)

67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy To Set (43)
Good Volume (39)
Reliable (34)
Neat Features (27)
Good Sound (14)
Easy To Set Up (11)

Cons

None (4)

Best Uses

Home (16)
Anywhere (15)
Home Use (11)
Smaller Rooms (6)
Basic Systems (5)
Larger Rooms (4)

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5.0

Had to absolutely have this alarm clock

Reviewed by Susan the girlfriend from Sutter CA on Feb 09, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought this clock for my boyfriend to use, we have one at my home and he wanted one for his place, i could not find it in any store so i bought it online, it is his favorite alarm clock, and he commutes and usually gets up very early at 330am this clock works better than any other we have used

Pros:

Good Volume, Reliable

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4.0

Stylish design

Reviewed by suzy (Casual User) from Highland Hts. on Jan 17, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Dual time settings~

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

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4.0

Great Design good visibility at night

Reviewed by Bill the biker (Power User) from Chicago on Oct 13, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It is very difficult to read in daylight even with maximum brightness adjustment

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Great Product

Reviewed by Jim (Tech Savvy) from Philadelphia on Jul 14, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great product. Large easy to read display.

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

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Good inexpensive clock radio

Reviewed by John S. (Practical, Gearhead) from Kenilworth N.J. on May 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Adjustable brightness feature

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

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Nice

Reviewed by BC (Tech Savvy) from Georgia on Apr 13, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I purchased this for the variable display, works great! Hard to find a clock with everything, but this comes close.

Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	None as of this writing
Pros:	Reliable, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Battery Back-up, Good Volume

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4.0

It's a Sony, how could you go wrong!

Reviewed by Lee (Practical) from Prov, RI on Mar 11, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Easy to set and use, however the best deal is the price.

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

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Great value!

Reviewed by Mike (Practical, Tech Savvy) from Apex, NC on Mar 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Display is very good at a distance, but up close it would be easier to read smaller numbers. Bigger is not better in this case!

Pros:	Easy To Set, Attractive Design, Good Volume
Best Uses:	Home Use

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Good Clock Radio

Reviewed by Picky Paul (Tech Savvy) from Bonners Ferry, ID on Mar 02, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Use in bedroom for main alarm clock, I like the big numbers and big snooze bar. It has only a 6 minute snooze, compared to 9 minutes on my previous alarm, still not sure if I like that. I love that it has an external antenna wire so you can get best reception.

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

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Good Choice

Reviewed by Mom (Tech Savvy) from Washington D.C. on Feb 25, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I am very pleased. The sound quality is better than I anticipated based on other reviews.

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

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Nice design, big numbers, nice features,

Reviewed by Borussia3 (Practical) from Fairlawl, OH on Feb 08, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use the readio clock at home. It has a nice design and good quality. The big numbers are easy to read.

Best Uses:	at home
Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Cons:	Too big for traveling

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Good product, wroks well

Reviewed by So what? (Practical) from Louisiana on Feb 06, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Good product, good value for the money. Easy to use.

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

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Great Clock!

Reviewed by Rosie (Tech Savvy) from Santa Clarita on Feb 01, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Love the big numbers. The color is easy to read at night. Had mine for over a year and bought another for my husband's nightstand.

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

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4.0

easy to use

Reviewed by Lu (Professional) from Newport Beach, Ca. on Jan 29, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

only drawback is that time display doesn't glow brightly enough in daylight to be readable.

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

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5.0

Great clock for the money

Reviewed by jackie (Technically Challenged) from owings, maryland on Jan 25, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Easy to use and read

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

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4.0

Excellent Clock Radio with Large LCD

Reviewed by cool_headed (Practical) from Brooklyn, NY on Jan 16, 2008

Reliable and convenient clock radio by Sony at a great price.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Manual tunning
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Easy To Set

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4.0

Great Value for the Price

Reviewed by Robbo (Gearhead) from McLean, VA on Jan 12, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Works just as advertised - brightness of display can be adjusted to personal preference. It does come with two alarms, but be aware - one alarm/time is always "radio" and the other is always "buzzer". The sound cannot be selected for each alarm/time (i.e. cannot have two radio alarms or two buzzer alarms). That works fine for us, but was not what we expected.

Pros:

Adjustable Brightness, Good Volume, Easy To Set

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5.0

Nice present for older people

Reviewed by Dottie (Technically Challenged) from Kalama, WA on Dec 31, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Clock is easy to set and read at night. Radio sounds good.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Easy To Set

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4.0

Good Value

Reviewed by B (Tech Savvy) from Glenview, IL on Dec 31, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Easy to set and use. Radio sounds pretty good for a 1 speaker set up.

Pros:

Reliable, Good Volume, Easy To Set

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4.0

Professional and functional

Reviewed by Dave (Practical, Tech Savvy) from Florissant, MO on Dec 26, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Bought for my wife so she could listen to music at her office. Looks professional, separate radio on/radio button....easy to set. Nice looks goes with about anything. Easy to read clock from distance.

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

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5.0

Great product, great price.

Reviewed by Hobnob (Practical) from Texas on Dec 18, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Very stylish design, large numbers, illumination can be increased or toned down.

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

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4.0

Great Buy!

Reviewed by Dan (Tech Savvy) from USA on Dec 10, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I was looking for a clock/ radio with a large display so i could see the time from across the room. This was a great choice, not to mention a killer price. If you're on the fence about it, just buy it!

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, This clock radio is great
Cons:	Nothing

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4.0

I highly recommend

Reviewed by Gail (Technically Challenged, Practical) from Charlotte NC on Nov 26, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Clock radio is just the right size for nightstand. Large digital readout for nearsighted folks.

Pros:

Easy To Set, Reliable

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5.0

huge numbers. great clock

Reviewed by M (Practical) from NC on Oct 29, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Simple, easy to use, no extra stuff. Second one I buy

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Cons:	Too big to travel

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5.0

We love our new clock.

Reviewed by Rosetreky (Practical) from New Bedford, Ma on Oct 16, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use the clock in the bedroom. I especially like that you don't have to set the alarm everyday. "Just set it and forget it." LOL I also like the sleeper button. I put it on for one hour when I go to bed and the music puts me to sleep. Just great and easy to set. A real great feature is that you can have the numbers bright or on dimmer. Just love it.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume

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4.0

Good clock radio

Reviewed by JDeed (Tech Savvy, Practical) from Mammoth Lakes, CA on Aug 27, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought this model because it had the largest display I could find in a clock radio made by a reputable manufacturer--it is quite easy to read across the room, which is what I wanted most. It is also easy to set up and operate.

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

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4.0

Good basic clock radio

Reviewed by m (Tech Savvy) from Portland, OR on Aug 20, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Good-sized readout/color. Best clock radio I've found.

Pros:

Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume

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4.0

Clock is a must for bedside use

Reviewed by Buck (Tech Savvy, Professional) from Ellensburg, WA on Aug 14, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great bedside clock. Big numbers makes it easy to see without glasses! Very good sound for a small radio! Needs MP3 download capabilities. Saved [$] from the retail stores price.Good value at a great price.

Pros:	Easy to turn on and off, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Excelent Sound quality
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	Lacks MP3 capabilities

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4.0

Good buy

Reviewed by pahrump kid (Practical) from Pahrump, NV on Jul 20, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Needed a clock in my bedroom that was easy to see in the dark. Works great.

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

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5.0

Very Good Choice

Reviewed by up at dawn (Tech Savvy, Practical) from mendon, oh on Jul 12, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

very easy to set. sound could be better, but passible

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

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4.0

Can't go wrong for the price

Reviewed by robgrave (Practical) from Detroit, MI on Jul 09, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

There are no station presets with this radio, which makes station selection tedious, using a dial tuner. But if you prefer one station most of the time, as I do, you will like the timer features well enough to justify the purchase. Looks good, and sounds surprisingly good as well considering how compact it is.

Best Uses:	Bedside
Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable

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2.0

NICE CLOCK but ...

Reviewed by YourManGrundy (Practical) from Cincinnati, OH on Jun 22, 2007

BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

As a clock, you couldn't ask for much more: battery backup, large-figured time display with adjustable brightness, easy to set (upward & downward), radio and tone alarms are settable to different times, settings lock so that you won't change them accidentally, elegant laid-back styling, modest footprint, adjustable sleep timer. However, its Operating Instructions sheet, Sony #2-583-841-21(1), states the following: "Battery Life: Approx. 9 hours (for clock and alarm backup) using Sony 0069 (6F22) battery." It also says, "After a power interruption, the displayed time may not be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour)." And it says, "Knowing When to Replace the Battery: To check the battery power, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one." All of that leaves me wondering: if the line power fails overnight, what are my chances of being awakened on time? Or at all? The AM/FM radio performance is disappointing, even allowing for the necessarily small speaker. The dial is hard to see and hard to adjust. Signal sensitivity, frequency selectivity, adjacent station rejection, and noise rejection are all less than adequate. Would I buy it again? Probably. But I would have eagerly paid twice as much for the same clock with a better radio and a battery backup that I could count on.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set
Cons:	Weak radio, Questionable reliability

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4.0

Perfect clock radio for bedroom

Reviewed by careful shopper (Practical) from Palo Alto, Ca on May 24, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The large display make this very easy to read at night. Also, the variable brightness makes it possible to view numbers without too much light right next to your pillow! Controls easy to use and understand.

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

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5.0

Great Sony Product

Reviewed by Issa Akroush (Practical) from Sterling Heights, Michigan on May 23, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I did not even have to read the manual. I set it up in no time, and everything worked great. I just hope it lasts!

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

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4.0

large display, easy on the eyes

Reviewed by mink (Practical) from Las Vegas on May 21, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

numbers can be hard to decipher when dimmed but easy to adjust and large size a big plus

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

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4.0

Just what I was looking for.

Reviewed by Raven (Practical) from Burbank, CA on Apr 13, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Nice size, BIG numbers, but no programmable stations. :(

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

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4.0

Great Simple Clock Radio

Reviewed by Rocketguy (Practical) from Tulsa, OK on Mar 27, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This was the only clock radio we could find that appeared to feature an alarm mode of radio+buzzer. Unfortunately, the radio+buzzer mode that it has, is implemented as two separate alarms. We wanted one alarm that started as buzzer and radio going off together and then leave radio on after turning off the buzzer. But after a few weeks of using the clock we have gotten used to its simple controls. It is easy to turn on the radio after turning off the buzzer. We also love the large display. Great for the nearsighted, like us.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Large display numbers, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Cons:	Needs buzzer radio mode

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4.0

NOT TOO BRIGHT, NOT TO LIGHT, JUST RIGHT

Reviewed by ALMOST 50 IN MISSOURI (Practical) from BLUE SPRINGS, MO on Mar 23, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I was looking for a dual alarm clock with larger display that did not light up the whole bedroom at night. This is the alram clock. Can adjust the brighness way down low; can see see it at night without lighting up the whole room. Good size display for us "baby boomers".

Pros:	COMPLETE BRIGHTNESS CONTR, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Best Uses:	Home

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4.0

Does what it should!

Reviewed by RandyV (Practical) from Central CT on Mar 13, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Especially love the freaking huge numbers! No need to search for the glasses for this one in the middle of the night!

Cons:	AMFM not digital
Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features
Best Uses:	Home

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4.0

Very Nice.

Reviewed by Breeze (Practical) from Jackson, MS on Mar 12, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Very nice alarm clock. A little bulky for travel but makes a nice addition to your office or bedroom. The LED brighntess is adjustable and the radio is defenitely a plus. Waking up to a radio on weekends, slowly is very nice. I would recommed this product, to anyone thats looking for a nice alarm clock and its great value for money.

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

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4.0

Great display and FM tuner

Reviewed by Steve (Practical) from San Jose, CA on Mar 10, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We were looking for something that had an adjustable display brightness, because if you have your clock radion on your nightstand by your head, most can be too bright to sleep easily. This not only has sliding adjustability (as opposed to two or three brightness presets), but it has a large vertical display, which you can set across the room and still see easily. So if you have trouble getting up and want to actually have to get out of bed to hit the snooze or turn off, you can still easily see the display.Whether you've owned a clock radio before or not, the controls and buttons are pretty intuitive, so operating is not a problem. Buttons are nicely sized and placed, so there is not a problem hitting buttons by accident. Initially, I think most people start playing witht the tuner to see if the sound is any good or if the tuner can pull in stations without easily losing them. This clock radio stood out in this department and was among the strongest of the 10 or so models on display. Overall a great value at around $[...] with enough features to fit a variety of needs and spaces.

Pros:	Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Strong FM tuner, Small footprint, Adjustable display light, Reliable
Best Uses:	Home

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5.0

Wonderful product

Reviewed by Danny (Practical) from Chicago,Illinois on Mar 01, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Love the 1.4" led display

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Reliable, Space conscious, Neat Features, Easy to see display, Easy To Set, Good Volume

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5.0

Outstanding little machine!

Reviewed by Gil (Practical) from Edwards, CA on Feb 22, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Impressive little machine. I returned a $50 alarm clock/cd player that received only 1 radio station. This thing receives 15 radio stations. I have high standards and I highly recommend the ICFC492 by Sony.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Home, Office, Bedroom, Travel
Cons:	None
Pros:	Style, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Display, Reliable, Reception, Size, Neat Features, Alarm Reset feature, Color, Quality

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5.0

Nice and inexpensive

Reviewed by john (Practical) from Danville, CA on Feb 21, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Love it

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

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5.0

Excellant radio for a nightstand

Reviewed by Golfer@heart (Practical) from Phoenix, AZ on Jan 11, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Teriffic radio for a bedroom nightstand.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Accurate Controls
Cons:	None
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

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5.0

excellent viewing clock and good looking

Reviewed by mel (Practical) from sun city,az. on Jan 04, 2007

my wife wants another one for the downstairs bedroom

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

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4.0

Product delivers it's claims

Reviewed by Luckyfdr (Practical) from Havertown, Pa. on Jan 02, 2007

Product met expectations.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Large Display Numbers, Good Sound, Accurate Controls

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5.0

SONY ICFC492 large display clock radio

Reviewed by Barbara (Practical) from Princeton, NJ on Dec 30, 2006

LARGE it is! When the numbers are at maximum brightness, they can practically be seen from another town! The unit is well designed, so it looks good and takes up relatively little space and has good color and controls.

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

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4.0

Great value

Reviewed by Neil A (Practical) from Westchester, NY on Dec 30, 2006

This is a great clock/radio that has all the necessary features. The large numerals are easy to read, even from across the room.

Best Uses:	Bedside
Pros:	Large digits, Good Sound, Clear Signal, Easy to Read, Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls

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3.0

The Product is very good

Reviewed by Vas (Practical) from Virginia on Dec 16, 2006

The Product is good, especially you can control the light density so that it will not hinder you from night sleep. The alarm can wake you up by either the radio or through a buzez or both, thatz one good feature

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Good Sound

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3.0

Good price

Reviewed by Minski (Practical) from Orange, CA on Dec 13, 2006

The famous saying, you get what you paid for. I wanted this clock for my 7 yrs. old son's room. large lcd and adjustable. Sound quality is okay for the price, but the reception is not that clear. I would probably purchase it again for the same price.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms
Pros:	Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Cons:	Poor Reception

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4.0

Decent Clock

Reviewed by Ravi (Practical) from Boston, MA on Nov 27, 2006

Adjustable Brightness, Dual Alarm Systems, Easy Setup, Good Radio Signal and Sound.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Cons:	None
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Audiophiles

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3.0

Excellent Product Made Average By Alarm

Reviewed by Lawrence (Practical) from San Diego, CA on Oct 28, 2006

It's easy to set up and has a large display on the time. My gripe is the dual alarm system -- one alarm lets you wake up to radio and the other to the buzzer. Who wants to wake up to an annoying buzzer? But that's what this product forces you to do if you want dual alarms.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up
Cons:	Dual Alarm
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

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4.0

Great product!

Reviewed by G (Practical) from Boston,MA on Oct 25, 2006

As advertised.

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

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5.0

its a great looking full of extras!

Reviewed by Janet (Practical) from Fairfield, Mt on Oct 09, 2006

this is going to be a Christmas present for my daughter but it has all the reqirements she asked for. I trust Sony products so I am sure this is going to work out great!

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

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3.0

Pretty decent clock

Reviewed by Lia (Practical) from Farmingville, NY on Sep 23, 2006

My major complaint is that the functions are difficult to operate--my enemy is the snooze button. Everytime you hit it the thing ads another minute to something. I have to admit that I haven't had many alarm clocks, but this is the first that I've run across with a function like this. Otherwise the thing is great for the price. My favorite function is the adjustable brightness display. I can't sleep in a bright room and this really helps.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Cons:	Difficult Controls
Pros:	Good Sound, Lightweight

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3.0

GOOD CLOCK FOR THE PRICE. RADIO FAIR.

Reviewed by ZELDA (Practical) from LYNNWOOD, WA on Aug 17, 2006

GOOD CLOCK FOR THE PRICE. RADIO FAIR.

Pros:	Easy Controls
Best Uses:	Home Use

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5.0

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Reviewed by MICKY (Practical) from PASADENA ,MARYLAND on Aug 11, 2006

SIZE MATTERS NOW I CAN SEE THE TIME FROM ACROSS THE ROOM

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

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5.0

Terrific Value - Great Reception AM/FM

Reviewed by JG (Practical) from Westchester, NY on Aug 11, 2006

Great product. Read setup directions thoroughly first. Setting of the alarm was a little confusing at first glance.

Pros:	Battery Backup, Good Sound, Easy Controls, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use

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5.0

FOR THE MONEY THE BEST CLOCK RADIO EVER!

Reviewed by PETER ...An Industrial Designer (Practical) from WOODSIDE, CA on Aug 10, 2006

A VISUAL STUNNER

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Durable, So good we Want Another, Powerful, Easy Controls
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality

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4.0

Good clock, great price

Reviewed by Jazzy (Practical) from MA on Aug 04, 2006

I particularly like the dimming feature of the clock. The numbers are huge and turning them down at night is helpful. All in all a very good clock radio for a great price.

Pros:

Easy Controls

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5.0

compact and easy to read

Reviewed by night reader (Practical) from Neptune, New Jersey on Jul 28, 2006

exactly what I was looking for, I can read the display at night withoiut my glasses.

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

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4.0

Quality clock suitable for night viewing

Reviewed by flc (Practical) from Maryland eastern shore on Jul 21, 2006

This is a quality product, as you would expect from Sony. I bought it for the dimmer control so the display would not be too bright at night - this works well. Even at the highest setting, however, the display cannot be read in bright ambient light. The radio is nothing exceptional, but it doesn't matter to me since I will not use it.

Pros:	Easy Controls, adjustable brightness
Cons:	not bright enough for day

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5.0

The Best Clock Radio w/ Large LED

Reviewed by SirToppemRat (Practical) from Carlisle, PA on May 25, 2006

My vision isn't too bad, but this is the ideal clock when you check the time in the middle of the night with groggy, blurry and sleepy eyes. No more squinting or having to stare and focus your eyes to see what time it is. One glance is all it will take. My new Sony clock radio sits high up on a dresser sbout 4 feet from the foot of my bed, and I have absolutely no trouble seeing the time. Great little AM/FM radio with snooze, wake to music/buzzer, 9V battery back-up, and up to 60 min. sleep button so you can listen to music while you drift off to sleep. Only thing lacking is a 2nd alarm. Would be nice to have 2 alarm settings for weekday and weekend use. However, setting the time is very easy and fast, so it's a very minor nitpick. I did a lot of research on alarm clocks with large LED's, and I'm very satisfied that I purchased two of these. One for me and one for my wife. [...]