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Sony Splash Resistant Shower Radio - ICF-S79W

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Sony Multi Band Digital Tuner Shower Radio - ICFS79W/ Splash Resistant/ AM/FM/Weather Band Reception/ Easy One Button Weather Band Select/ Built-In Digital Clock/ Selectable Automatic-Off Timer/ Quartz Synthesized Tuner/ Built-In Antennas

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Sony Multi Band Digital Tuner Shower Radio - ICFS79W

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Key Features:

Easy One Button Weather Band Select
Splash Resistant¹ Multi-Band Shower Radio
AM/FM/Weather Band Reception
20 Memory Random Presets (5AM/5FM1/5FM2/5Weather)
Supplied Hanging Strap
Built-In Digital Clock
Countdown Timer
Easy-to-Use Controls
Selectable Automatic-Off Timer (10 Min/20 Min/30 Min/45 Min/60 Min)
Quartz Synthesized Tuner
Large Speaker
Unique Easy-Grip Design

Features:

Splash Resistant¹ Multi-Band Shower Radio: makes this an ideal radio to have in the bathroom, and in the shower, spa or sauna
AM/FM/Weather Band Reception: provides easy tuning of all available AM and FM radio stations, plus audio up to the minute weather
20 Memory Random Presets (5AM/5FM1/5FM2/5Weather): offer convenient one-button memory tuning to 5 AM and 10 of your favorite FM radio stations along with 5 weather frequencies
Easy One Button Weather Band Select: gives you weather information at the press of a single button
Supplied Hanging Strap: loops over a door knob or on the shower head extension
Built-In Digital Clock: with large high-Contrast Display that shows Current time and number of pre-set radio station
Easy-to-Use Controls: are located atop the radio for handy one-finger operation
Countdown Timer: times backwards from a time period you set, useful for timing your shower and keeping you on schedule
Selectable Automatic-Off Timer (10 Min/20 Min/30 Min/45 Min/60 Min): helps you keep on schedule by allowing you to set the radio to turn itself off at your choice of interval
Quartz Synthesized Tuner: provides the most accurate drift-free tuning
Large Speaker: reproduces high quality sound you can hear even when water is running
Unique Easy-Grip Design: will not easily slip from your hand and can be set down on bathroom counter or other flat surface
Built-In Antennas: include ferrite bar for AM, wire antenna for FM

Specifications:

Audio
- Frequency Range: AM: 530-1710kHz; FM: 87.5-108MHz; Weather: Ch. 1-5
- Antenna System: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna; FM, TV, Weather: Wire
Antenna
- Tuner Type: Digital
- Station Preset(s): 20 (5 AM, 10 FM, 5 WB)
- Tuning: 5 Direct Access� Buttons
Capability
- Radio: AM, FM, WB
- Clock: Yes
- Location: Bathroom
Convenience
- Timer Clock: Countdown, off
General
- Design: Shower Radio with hanging strap
- Day/Night Function: Time: 12 hour system
Operating Conditions
- Water Resistance: yes
Power
- Power Requirements: DC 4.5V
- Output Power: 200mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
- Battery Type: "C" x 3 batteries (Not Included)
- Battery Life (Approx.): up to 80 hours (with Sony batteries)
Speaker
- Speaker Dimensions: 3 1/8" (77mm)
- Speaker Type: Mono
Hardware
- Display: LCD

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 5.75"
Height: 5.50"
Depth: 2.75"

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 1.15 lbs
Shipping: 2 lbs

Warranty Information:

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

Footnotes:

Not meant to be immersed in or come into continuous contact with water.

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Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 101 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Good Sound Quality (55), Great Reception (44), Durable (42), Good Volume (42), Lightweight (41), Easy To Set (40), Reliable (36), Neat Features (33), Long Battery Life (28), Easy to use (3)
Cons:	Bulky (3), Heavy (3), None (3)
Best Uses:	Home Use (42), Daily Use (34), Anywhere (23), Travel (10), Shower (5), Bathroom (4)
Describe Yourself:	Practical (49), Casual User (16), Enthusiast (9), Power User (5), Tech Savvy (5), Student (3)
Primary use:	Personal (42)

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Good product

By Rockin from Detroit , MI on 02/6/2010.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Product is good but can't hang it on the shower head because the reception isn't good - luckily I have a window in my shower that I was able to prop it on.

Excellent product!

By Mom from Woodbury, NJ on 02/2/2010.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Great clarity and functional design.

Beware the antenna

By Q from Orange, CT on 01/1/2010.

Cons:	Bulky, Heavy
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

You need to extend and position the wire antenna to get FM stations. That would be OK if you just park the radio in one spot and leave it. Trying to keep the antenna properly positioned in the shower is another story.

Gets an A+

By Greg straight arrow from Orlando on 12/30/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The weather radio feature is really nice. It is great that all the controls are up near the top, and not down near the sinktop.

Good product

By puddro from denver, NC on 12/30/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Great Reception
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Great radio but a little pricey. Over all good buy

Good radio

By khakiman from Rockaway Park, NY on 12/29/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

[...]

Excellent Product

By Skull from Modesto, CA on 12/28/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Pros:	Station pre-sets, Good Sound Quality, Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight

Great product, I've had a few of these. This one is the best I've had. I really like the station pre-sets and small size with great sound.

great

By lucy lou from lisle, il on 12/28/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

very good sounding radio best bathroom or kitchen radio

So far so good!

By Thor from Snowy Minnesota on 12/28/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:	Student

I bought this radio for my kid's bathroom, they do not have it in the shower but sits on a shelf in the bathroom. I like it because I did not want an electric radio by the sink and this has worked great for this purpose! They turn it on every time they go in the bathroom!

I have bought 3 of these radios!!!!

By Roger Dodger from Santa Monica, CA on 12/27/2009.

Cons:	Can't think of any
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, Throughout house, Gift too
Describe Yourself:	Retired

This great little radio brings us news and music in three different rooms in our house. We especially like the 5 presets for am and 10 for fm.

Excellent product

By Brian from Minneapolis, MN on 12/27/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Durable
Cons:	Off button

Great reception for a bathroom and great sound quality. [...]

excellent radio

By ABC from East Northport, NY on 12/26/2009.

Cons:	Bulky
Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception

Radio has great sound. Quality for the price paid. A little bulky when hanging from the shower head would be the only con. Loud & clear when water is running. Stations are clear, nice digital & I love the clock. Has antenna, but I don't even use it. I would give this radio 4 stars. You really do get what you pay for & I would definetly recommend this Sony product.

This is just what I wanted

By Karen Annie from Monahans, Texas on 12/24/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I can find out the day's weather, and know how to dress for the day. Also, the latest news, then of course, the music puts me in a good mood. I've already bought one as a gift for my best friend.

perfect shower radio

By Eric from Torrington, Wyoming on 12/23/2009.

Pros:

Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality, Durable

excellent product, price [...]

Great

By LAUGUST from New Jersey on 12/17/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Student, Practical

Wow, I can't believe they're still selling this. I've had this radio for at least 6 years...probably longer. It's great. My off button has fallen off over time, but that was no fault of the product itself. Even with the broken button, I refuse to give this product up. It has a great sound quality, looks sleek and has endured throughout it all. I've dropped it in the pool and left it oustide in rainstorms and it still works great. I received this gift as a present when I was 14 or 15 and it has turned out to be the most used gift I've ever recieved, go figure. Definitely worth the buy!

This is THE Shower Radio!!!

By Bob from West Lafayette, In. on 12/11/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The sound is clear and easy to hear above the sound of the shower running. It is mono yet just as full in sound as a stereo!!! It is durable and the clock is accurate and great reception, in my basement and upstairs, wherever. Water has not hurt it one bit! If you want a shower radio, this is it!

i would buy this again

By barbee from hawthorn woods, illinois on 12/7/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

i have bought more than one of these. i like that it has the clock and the radio and use it in the bathroom when i am showering and getting dressed. keeps me on time.

Love it!

By D.A. from NJ on 11/6/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Durable, Good Sound Quality, Absolutely the best, Great Reception
Cons:	None
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I like listening to the news/weather while I get ready for work in the morning, and this is the best shower radio I have ever owned. I live in a rural area but still get crisp, crystal clear reception on Am and FM stations. I have had this radio for almost 10 years now, and I was delighted to see that Sony still makes this model. The one I own still works but the outer covering on the off button has worn a bit, and is vulnerable to water. I keep it on my vanity instead of in the shower. Water had seeped into that little break, and it had to dry out well before the radio would function again, but function it did! Same beautiful sound I am used to! I am going to purchase another one and tuck it away for future use in the event mine [*] out because I have grown so accustomed to it, the mornings just wouldnt be the same without it. This is a terrific product, and I highly recommend it! (great price on this web site too!)

OK-sound tinny nasty sound turning off.

By KK from NY, NY on 11/5/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

OK- Sound not great- Make a noise when turned off- even when volume turned to low.

Solid performer

By CK from Chicago on 11/4/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Great Reception, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This is my second of these. They really provide good signal reception, and are very practical for a wet environment, and one where there isn't power available. They don't take up much room, and the sound is quite respectable for a product of this type. I have been very pleased with this product

Sony Multi Band Digital Tuner Shower Rad

By Lynne from Pennsylvania on 10/23/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Travel, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The digital display is nice with 15 memory pre-sets (5 AM, and 10 FM). The automatic timer for turning off the radio is a nice feature, as is the Weather band option.

Excellent Product

By TJF from St Louis, MO on 10/19/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I originally bought this product over 10 years ago. At that time, it had the TV band. This one does not which is unfortunate. My first one just wore out. I had dropped this radio 3-4 times but it kept on working! That's durability.

This product is the best you can find fo

By malexnd from San Diego on 09/29/2009.

Pros:	Great Reception, Durable, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This radio is getting it's use every day, sometimes two or three times a day. Location in bathroom. Very good reception and clear sound : is a Sony.

Excellent product!

By Radio head from Ny NY on 09/17/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Very easy to use. The sound quality is good and the product is durable. I just got it a few weeks ago but I think I will be enjoying it for a long time.

This is our second purchase.

By Ski from Lebanon, PA on 09/15/2009.

Cons:	Could be more durable
Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Great Reception
Describe Yourself:	Retired

This is the second one we bought. The first one lasted 7 years until the on/off button collapsed and we couldn't turn it off. My wife loves it so I bought her another one. Nowadays, I guess 7 years is all you can expect from something that gets frequent use.

Terrific product

By BC from Chicago, Il on 09/11/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Frequent Traveler, Practical
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

I use this product daily. it's great to have the time display for my morning rush and the audio reception is great.

awesome radio! .

By candy from mechanicsburg pa on 09/3/2009.

Pros:

Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality, Durable, Great Reception

purchased for use on a boat! perfect water resistant choice!

Great shower radio!

By Shower radio listener from Cleveland Ohio on 08/18/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable, Lightweight, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

Works really well in the shower and gets great reception without even hanging up the antenna!

Great so far!

By BW from Blue Springs, MO on 08/17/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Travel, Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Gearhead

I cannot yet say whether the battery life or durability will be Pros or Cons, but it's exactly what I expected from the reviews and descriptions. I would have liked to have seen a low battery indicator, but that my still be coming and I don't know about it. If there's one thing I didn't like it's that it uses C batteries which don't seem to be that common these days. Maybe future models will have a built in Li or other rechargeable set up.

you're not all wet if you buy this one

By conan the barbarian from ct on 08/17/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

It is convenient, attractive, with good sound quality in a fringe area. It is in the bathroom and doesn't need an outlet.

Great little radio for wet conditions

By Capt'n Stubby from Westborough, MA on 08/13/2009.

Best Uses:	Beach, Boating, Camping
Cons:	FM antenna wire flimsy, Batt lid not waterproof
Pros:	Great Reception, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality, Sony quality
Describe Yourself:	Sailor, Frequent Traveler, Practical

I was looking for a small radio for my new sailboat to have some tunes while boating on Cape Cod Bay. This shower radio is awesome and perfect for the use. I don't think it would survive a complete water dunk, but has withstood splashing waves without complains. Weather channels are a plus when boating or on the beach!

Best shower radio!

By zuria from Houston, TX on 08/10/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight, Durable, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Gets a low-power station just great.

Great little radio

By Shasta from Evanston, IL on 08/3/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use, Great for the shower
Pros:	Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight, Good size, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I was looking for a small shower radio & then my husband found this one. It fits perfectly on my shower shelf & the suction cup keeps the antenna up. I am very happy with this radio.

Nice size/sound/features, soso reception

By Satisfied owner from Rochester, MN on 07/27/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This is the second Sony shower radio I've purchased, one for each bathroom. My only gripe is that reception is sketchy unless you stretch out the antenna wire and fasten the wire to something, like the wall or mirror, which makes the radio harder to move room to room.

Excellent product

By JC from Walton, Indiana on 07/24/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Great Reception
Describe Yourself:	Practical

It sets nicely on my shelf & while in the shower. The reception is very clear. It was easy to set the radio stations. Easy on and off button.

Great! Buy it!

By NPR Junkie from Portland, OR on 07/22/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	NPR Junkie

I bought this so I could listen to NPR in the morning with out blaring my clock radio in the other room. It works great. The sound quality and reception are very impressive. It puts my clock radio to shame. I've only had it for a few weeks, so I can't say much about battery life other than it hasn't died yet.

quality, fast, AAA+

By Joe from Elgin, IL on 07/20/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Great in the shower, Home Use
Cons:	Heavy
Describe Yourself:	Practical

shower use good reception

Love it

By shellywade from Texas on 07/20/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable, Great Reception, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I use this shower radio everyday. I have purchased 3 of these so far and given them as gifts. I finally bought one for myself.

I love this thing!

By Chriswriter from Chelsea, MI on 07/19/2009.

Cons:	Doesn't get all stations
Pros:	Easy to install, Great Reception, Timer, Easy to use, Pre-sets 10 FM 5 AM, Extendable antenna, Good Sound Quality, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Long hair long shower
Best Uses:	Timerauto off usually, Shower daily

The only thing I would change is reception, a very few FM stations don't come in clearly. It's a good size, easy to use with wet hands, I love having pre-sets, the display is easy to read even without reading glasses. It hangs or sits, and the suction cup supplied for the antenna is great. The auto-off timer may be the best thing about it, no more freak-outs when I discover how long I was in the shower! The price is right, and it worked and was very easy to set.

Does the job!

By Doc in TX from Dallas on 07/13/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable, Great Reception
Cons:	Goofy controls
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Excellent [...]

big but multifunctional

By aj from new jersey on 07/11/2009.

Cons:	Bulky
Pros:	Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

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Great purchase

By SK8 from Buffalo Grove, IL on 07/10/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Looks great, Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Small footprint, Great Reception, Durable, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Keep up with the times

I use this radio in my master bathroom every morning while getting ready for work. It has a small footprint so it doesn't take up alot of room on the counter and is very stylish so it fits in with the decor. It has great sound quality for such an inexpensive radio; it actually would make a great wedding, shower or anniversary gift.

excellent product

By Ron from Wilton, Iowa on 07/9/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Poor reception, Short Battery Life

Very good product, durable, good sound quality. Reception should be improved...maybe an improvement to the antenna. Weather band reception is terrible. I am located within 60 miles of transmitter.

Finally a shower radio that works!

By Mezzomom from White Plains, NY on 07/6/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This is a great radio! At last - a digital radio for the bathroom that isn't too small (my husband always knocks them over!) yet isn't too big. Even thought it takes 3 "C" batteries, they last a long time. And the presets are great because I listen to a classical FM station while my husband prefers AM talk shows! This radio is perfect!!

Great Shower Radio!

By Shark from Boynton Beach, FL on 06/11/2009.

Pros:	Great Reception, Long Battery Life, Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

We use this radio in our shower. It gets great reception of all stations.

Excellent Product

By Ron from River Forest, IL on 06/8/2009.

Pros:	Easy to use, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

We use this radio in the bathroom, mainly in the morning. Very easy to change stations, great sound and reception and the timer keeps us on time.

The BEST ever Shower Radio

By Len from Massachusetts on 06/8/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Great Reception, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I have owned many shower radios before but this one is the absolute best. Timer, great reception, weather band, you name it. Batteries last for months and months

Excellent product for the bathroom

By ssrn56 from gilberts, il on 06/5/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Nurse
Cons:	Reception could better

Need it in the bathroom, helps with getting ready in the am before work.

Excellent Product

By Shower Listener from Chicago, IL on 06/2/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Overall the product is as described. I utilize it mostly for AM stations but my wife will use it for FM. You don't need the antenna for AM but is necessary for FM - but is pretty descrete and works well. I cannot tune into any of the Weather channels.

Musical showers from now on!

By JACK from Lexington, SC on 06/2/2009.

Cons:	Antennae is nusance, Hangs at angle
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Best Uses:	Strictly for the shower, Home Use

Because the hanging strap is not on center, the unit hangs crooked. Also, reception is not good without the antennae, and that means the antennae must be routed on the wall, and that means you cannot pick up the radio and move it easily. Bummer. The sound quality is much better than on previous shower radios we have had. Let's hope these c-cell batteries last longer than the previous radio which used 9 volt batteries.

Shower Radio

By Mikee the Bikee's Friend from New Jersey on 06/1/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

A good, useful product for someone who can't get by without listening to the radio anywhere, anytime.

Awesome radio for the shower!

By Rebel from Chicago, il on 06/1/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight, Easy to use, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

I've tried other shower radios, but this one has really good reception and you can program the stations you listen to most. Best shower radio yet!

Great product [...]

By Bee from Jupiter, Fl on 05/6/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Travel, Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Student

This radio is used mainly to help reinforce a shorter showering time for my daughter. As a reward she is able to listen to her favorite radio station while she gets ready in the bathroom. I think it's a genial product with all the functions it has. Thanks!

This was a hit with my husband

By D J from Pennsylvania on 04/17/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This turned out to be a great solution for having a small radio in the bathroom and a clock as well. It looks good on the counter, and is used daily in the morning. The weather channels are a boon for someone who is a weather junkie. The only con is the cord antenna, which needs a mirror or other place to stick up with a suction cup. Not sure that is really needed.

Great product and excellent service.

By cyclone from orange county, ca on 04/14/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable, Lightweight, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

i use this product every morning in the shower.

Great Product & Value So Far!

By STUMP from FENTON, MO on 04/4/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

THIS SHOWER RADIO IS GREAT SO FAR COMPARED TO THE JENSEN BRAND I HAVE HAD THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. I WILL ADMIT I AM BIAS TOWARDS SONY AS EVERY SONY PRODUCT I HAVE EVER OWNED HAS NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS. THIS RADIO IS SO EASY TO USE. THE VOLUME CONTROL IS A LARGE KNOB ON THE SIDE WITH RIDGES ON IT SO IF YOUR HANDS ARE WET IT IS STILL EASY TO TURN. ALL CONTROL BUTTONS ARE ON THE TOP AND EASY TO MANUEVER BETWEEN PRESET STATIONS OR BANDS. I WISH THIS PRODUCT WOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE WHEN I FIRST STARTED USING A SHOWER RADIO.

Improved over 5year old Sony predecessor

By Bob, the Geezer from District of Columbia on 03/21/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use, Shower Friendly
Describe Yourself:	Geezer
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception

Get local news, CNN news, and weather during morning shower.

Right on the spot

By Palal64 from Elmira, NY on 03/9/2009.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Durable
Cons:	Heavy
Describe Yourself:	Practical

My wife was happy so IM HaPPy!!

Does exactly what it was made for....

By PJ from Armonk, NY on 03/9/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Low profile with good reception on most stations. Great little radio with terrific battery life. We own three of these radios and have them in two of our bathrooms and in the kitchen. Our neigbors commented that it sounded as good as their Bose Radio in their kitchen. I don't know about that, but we bought this one for them as a gift since they liked it so much. Terrific value for a sturdy useful little product.

Excellent

By Sharon from Sauk Rapids, MN on 01/24/2009.

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

This shower radio is well worth the price. We had one and my husband kept using taking it everywhere-fishing, in the garage, etc. The reception is awesome.

Best bathroom radio ever

By Joe the swimmer from Newington, Ct on 01/21/2009.

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

I've been looking for a long time for a good bathroom radio. This is the one I've been looking for. It is attractive for the bathroom and best of all, I can get all the stations I want. The tone is great and it is so nice to have the clock too. I would tell anyone looking for a bath radio that they can't go wrong with this one. It plays well anywhere so would be good for the kitchen too.

works as expected

By GOPCS from Southeast on 01/19/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set
Best Uses:	Moisture resistant
Cons:	None
Primary use:	Personal

The auto-turn-off timer is handy. And I like the clock. Works as advertised.

Worth the price.

By Invisible shield from Lansing, MI on 01/19/2009.

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

Most shower radios are cheap in price and quality. You get what you pay for. I was tired of bad sound and difficulty getting the local radio stations I wanted. After checking reviews of this product online, which were all favorable, I decided to spend more and get something better. There aren't a lot of "better" shower radios out there surprisingly.

great product

By Carrie from Bluemont, VA on 01/17/2009.

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

After reading reviews, I bought this radio online. Great product and I'm happy that I splurged for the better quality instead of the cheap brands. I'm loving the timer that I can set quickly. Great music quality for a radio shower and lots of stations! Love it!

Nice Shower Radio

By Sand Dog from Detroit, MI on 01/15/2009.

Best Uses:	Bathroom
Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Cons:	Requires external antenna, Too heavy to hang

+ Would like a larger digital display for the clock.

Great Value

By JAC from WYO on 01/13/2009.

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

Great product - I bought this for my husband as a gift and I enjoy it as much as he does. This is the first shower radio we've owned that actually has good sound. The weather radio feature is especially helpful in the mornings when we are getting ready for work and need to know the forcast. Definately an upgrade from our last shower radio.

Exactly what I hoped for!

By Fireman from Long Island, NY on 01/6/2009.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Cons:	Unattractive Design

I live near a radio tower that is not my favorite station. With all dial/analog radios we would get the signal from that tower up and down the dial. Even after dialing into another local station, that tower would override that signal and start to seep thru the radio. This is great for sometimes getting even hard signals that we can't always get on our home stereo.

R2-D2 of Radios

By pmdawn from Cleveland, Ohio on 01/5/2009.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Good Volume, Great Reception, Reliable, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal

Happy with the reviews I read about this radio, but even happier with radio. It works great - easy to program and great reception. Reliable every morning. Worth the money!

Old fashioned Sony quality....

By Shower happy... :-) from Cincinnati, Ohio on 01/2/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Great product, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Cons:	Top leaks
Best Uses:	Travel, Anywhere

This is the 2nd one I own, bought one for my son for Xmas. After 6 years of everyday use, the old one continues to perform well. Pros = Timer On/Off extends battery life from 3 C batteries. Sony hit the mark on this one, big buttons on top, easy volume adjust on the side, easy preset buttons for annoying commercial breaks ;-) I think some of the engineers actually used this in their showers and figured out that these small details and simplicity make this a great shower radio. Only con: the plasma/plastic cover on the top (covers many of the push button controls) will leak after a few years, suggestion take a piece of clear packing tape and cover the top, and trim with scissors, this stops the plastic from aging and when the tape gets a little worn and is easily replaced while protecting the original plasma/plastic from aging and eventually leaking into the radio. That's all I have, highly recommended for those that value things that last, are economical on batteries and are highly functional.

A Great Radio for the Bathroom

By Basset Lover from NH on 01/2/2009.

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

The radio reception of our Sharper Image units was poor. This SONY works as expected with satisfactory reception. I bought this unit to replace the SI. I am satisfied so far.

My wife loved it.

By marykateandrew from Pfafftown, NC on 01/1/2009.

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

Lightweight, easy to use.

great product

By rob from Marlton,NJ on 12/31/2008.

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

Great radio for the bathroom.

Perfect size radio

By Monica from Dallas, Tx on 12/15/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, compact, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Travel, Anywhere

It is very compact so it doesn't take up much counter space.

Perfect!

By Redmoon from Sacramento, CA on 12/14/2008.

Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Power User
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, good size, Good look, Neat Features, Easy To Set
Best Uses:	Shower, Bathroom, Anywhere, Travel

Wanted something with a digital display, multiple setting, good sound and small for the bathroom. This is perfect and since it's a Sony, you know it's reliable.

Sony Shower Radio

By Pammy from San Antonio, TX on 12/13/2008.

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

excellent product, good features, good sound, perfect for what I wanted

Great shower radio

By Jim from Downers Grove, Illinois on 12/9/2008.

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

We've tried other shower radios in the past, without any luck. The Sony Splash Radio has good sound and stability in the shower! So far, we have been very happy with it!

"Just what I was looking for"

By Cindy the singer from Seattle, Wa. on 12/9/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Cons:	Have no cons at this time
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Power User
Pros:	Reliable, Nice sound not tinny, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features

My radio is used in the shower daily. I love the sound quality.

Great bathroom radio

By Stan from Brooklyn, NY on 12/3/2008.

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

Good sound and minimal static in an interior (no windows) bathroom. Intuitive controls.

Still the best shower radio available!

By Niles from S.W. Michigan on 12/2/2008.

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

I've owned a Sony shower radio for many years, and finally the top flex panel cracked and allowed water into the electonics, and it died. But, it lasted many years (10 yrs?) Used it everyday.I had been able to put heavy-duty clear tape over the cracks that developed in the membrane, to prolong the life for about 2 more years. (Cracks developed after years of my fingernails pressing into the plastic membrane switches.The tape repair probably could last forever if you make sure it's solidly taped.And, if you don't have fingernails, you are "golden".)So, I bought another, and it should last 10 yrs or more. I also placed these radios in my vacation rental property-- one in each shower. I've tried cheaper ones-- and found them to be garbage. There are others from [...] -- but they are more expensive and larger, and may not have digital tuning. The Sony is simple, plays AM/ FM / TV and is very sensitive to signals. The antenna is a simple wire which can be moved around anywhere and can stay-put using a suction cup attachment. Don't waste your time or money on another brand-- the Sony design has remained exactly the same for many years, I guess because it works.( And the price has gone down over the years.)

Great shower radio

By mcgechie from Denver, CO on 12/1/2008.

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

great shower radio - very good quality, unlike the junk you find in the stores like [...]

This is a great little shower radio

By kim from southwest virginia on 11/30/2008.

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

This is just a good quality, sony product. The clock and timer are great for mornings in a hurry. Would purchase again.

Great Radio, Easy Setup, Terrific Sound

By Melissa from Phoenix, AZ on 11/10/2008.

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

This has got to be one of the nicest radio for the shower! Dont like listening to commercials or a certain song, no worries. All your favorite stations are easily programmed. One touch auto shut off. So I dont ever have to worry about forgetting to shut it off. The only thing that would make it 100%, rather then 99.9%, is if there were suction cups at he back of the radio. This way when it hangs off the showerhead, it would sit flush and back.

I've bought 3 of these now!

By Singing Cowgirl from West Texas on 11/5/2008.

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

I have one of these in all 3 of my bathrooms. I love having 5 different radio stations at my fingertips!

GREAT LITTLE RADIO

By Liz from New York on 10/30/2008.

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

It's very user friendly and has a great sound. My old Sony shower radio finally went after over 10 years of constant use. Love it.

excellent radio

By happyshowerer from Brooklyn, NY on 10/24/2008.

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

This radio is really great. It's durable, gets great reception, I primarily use for A.M. stations talk radio and it sounds great. No usual distortion. I listen to it in the shower in the mornings while I'm getting ready. I love it!

Great radio!!!

By ethellevey from Boston, MA on 10/24/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Best Uses:	Gardening
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Very good battery life, Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume

Great tuner, sturdy. My only complaint is that after a lot of use the covering over the buttons wears away. I recommend putting a layer of clear duct tape over them before using, to prolong their life. Otherwise, it's nothing but good - we own three of them.

Great product.

By Linda from Garden City South, New York on 10/23/2008.

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

Perfect for use in the bathroom. I use it every morning to listen to the weather and traffic reports while getting ready for work.Good reception. Reliable. Would definitely recommend

Excellent shower radio!

By Cathy from Aberdeen, MD on 10/23/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Good Volume, Reliable
Cons:	Hangable
Primary use:	Personal
Best Uses:	Shower

Excellent sound quality for a shower radio. Also, tuner is able to pick up radio stations that other shower radios have not been able to pick up. The radio could have a better way to place the radio in the shower. The bottom of the radio is too big to sit at the top of the shower ledge and the suction cups and strap leave the radio dangling, kind of awkwardly. A hook to hang off of the shower nozzle would be good, or suction cups for the entire back of the radio.

Pleased with product

By Fred from Milwaukee on 10/13/2008.

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

over-all excellent unit. Some reception issues in our home but we have located it where it works just fine!

Great Product

By Sue from Newark, de on 10/10/2008.

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

I listen to the TV news on the radio while in the shower.

Great little unit

By Chefmarty from Chicago Area on 09/10/2008.

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

Great reception in the shower. It replaces a similar unit that lasted nearly 8 years of everyday use. Only complaint, though, is that the previous unit had a TV band, which came in handy for listening to the Cubs TV broadcast team. Can't complain about the AM/FM/Weather reception, though -- it's nearly perfect. Love the timer option as well.

Good for a shower radio

By Likes music in the shower from Farmingdale, New York on 08/30/2008.

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

I have had several shower radios. This one is easy to set and use. Unfortunately, like all shower radios the reception is not great. There are only a few stations that come in clear, fortunately one of them is my favorite.

So far, so good, works as advertised

By TR from Redwood City, CA on 08/5/2008.

Cons:	Not easy to mount
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Good Volume, Easy To Set
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

This is the fourth shower radio I've owned and it's the best. Unless you have a shelf ready and waiting or a conveniently located shower valve, you may need a suction cup to hang this radio from the shower wall. The controls are on the top surface so the radio has to hang at chest level or lower, but the display is on the front surface so I find myself lifting and tilting the radio to check the impact of my button pushing. Nice sensitivity, selectivity, stability, volume, tone, etc. Overall a good buy.

Works as expected

By pete g from jackson heights, ny on 07/29/2008.

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

I chose this model since the one with TV channels will be useless in less than a years time.

good prpduct

By jon from dc on 07/5/2008.

Cons:	Doesnt pick up weather
Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

great product i just wish the weather feature worked...i live in a big city so i dont know why im not picking up any weather bands, but its not the radios fault. does its job well.

i would buy this product again

By barb from hawthorn woods, ill on 07/2/2008.

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

this radio is very east to set and even easier to switch channels and use the radio. we use it in the bathroom because it also has a clock.

LOVE THIS ONE

By BECKY from Springfield, MO on 06/26/2008.

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

The only reason I didn't give it five stars is this is my second Sony Shower radio. The first one quit working after ten days but now I have had this one over a month and all is well. I am holding my breath this one will be with me for a long time because it is the perfect shower radio!

Weather Channels did not meet expectatio

By Jim B from WI on 06/23/2008.

Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Cons:	Weather CH's inadequate

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It works well.

By Dallas from College Station, TX on 05/29/2008.

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

This one is solid. Works well. Good reception with the external antenna wire.

Does what I need

By Jerry from New Jersey on 05/28/2008.

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

This is my second one. I've had the first one well over 5 years, and with the redo of my bathroom, I wanted a new radio, and wanted one just like the one I was replacing. I don't use it in the shower, but keep it on the vanity. Batteries last a very long time, and the presets make using it very easy to use. If you want a good battery powered radio to keep in the bathroom, this is it.

This is a Great Buy

By Patty from Parma Ohio on 05/23/2008.

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

I use this radio mainly in the bathroom, but it can be easily moved from room to room if necessary. I really like the fact that this radio is water resistant, portable and a great value.It would make a great gift for anyone who has a bathroom. :)

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