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Sony ICF-C1IPMK2 Speaker System and Clock Radio with iPod Dock (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $99.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: ICFC1iPMK2BLK
Model: ICFC1iPMK2BLK
UPC: 027242735798
EAN: 0027242735798
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| Features:
| • | Compatibility: iPod classic 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G; iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod touch 1G; iPhone 1G, 3G | | • | Fall asleep and wake up to your iPod, the radio, or--if you must--a buzzer | | • | Dual alarm allows you to set two separate wake-up times for fluctuating schedules | | • | Audio input lets you easily connect other digital music players to the clock radio for easy access to all of your music | | • | Full-function wireless remote control (included) allows access to all the music on your iPod from across the room |
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Product Description
The iPod, iPhone, and MP3 player have all but replaced other media for portable music access. Now you can enjoy it at your office or home while listening through speakers instead of earphones. Sony extends it even further with its ICF-C1IPMK2. Add your iPod or iPhone to this AM/FM clock radio for additional music to listen at home or office, to fall asleep by, and to awaken with. The Sony ICF-C1IPMK2BLK speaker dock/clock radio combines Auto Time Set and Automatic Daylight Savings Time Adjustment along with a dual alarm and the added bonus of being able to dock your iPod music player or iPhone and listen to your favorite tunes through its speakers. If you don't have an iPod that fits into a dock or own an MP3 player of another brand, there's an audio input port that lets you connect those too. Digital AM/FM Tuner lets you choose from a wide variety of radio, talk and music programming Full Function Wireless Remote Control (included) permits access to all the music on your iPod from across the room. Dual Alarm - Set two separate wake-up times with the option of waking up to your iPod, the radio or a buzzer. Stereo Speakers with MEGAXpand iPod Battery Charging - While your iPod is on the dock, it will charge so you never have to worry about running low on battery life. Audio Input - Let's you easily connect any digital music player to the clock radio for easy access to all of your music 2 Speakers - Speaker Dimensions - Approx. 5.1cm (2 inches) diameter 3 Watts per channel Unit Size - 11-13/16W x 5-1/8H x 5-1/2D / Weight 4 pounds
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 Great iphone clock & speaker, some reviewers are confused. July 20, 2008
50 out of 50 found this review helpful
There seems to be some confusion, Sony had a previous model of this that was very similar but was NOT iphone compatible. This new model IS iphone compatible. Make sure the box says "iphone" and not just ipod on it or make sure you order this unit (from this review.) Sony really should have changed the name or the look more. I suppose they will replace the old one with this one ultimately.
I found a great review of this also in ilounge.com where they gave it an A- and they are pretty stingy with their A's so I knew it had to be good. This is in fact a GREAT iphone / ipod clock radio / speaker system. I was pretty blown away by it and the price. They called it Sony's BEST iphone / ipod accessory ever and I agree.
Pro's:
First, most iphone systems like this start at $150, so this is a great deal at under $100. The unit is pretty small really and sets up instantly. Nothing like a great product for less than what you expect to pay.
Amazing sound! I was unprepared for the quality of the sound and even the "mega-xpand" really does seem to give you a larger, more separated sound. I don't know how this stacks up to say a $300 Bose ipod speaker system but I am more than happy for a bed side / desk side speaker. I have had it for 4 days and I have not heard any noticeable cell phone noise or interference also.
There is a very nice adjustable knob in the back that you turn to adjust the position of the dock for the ipod. Hard to explain but this solves the issue of different ipods being thicker or thinner than others. You adjust it once and it stays put - impressive. Should make it compatible with many different ipods.
The Remote! It comes with a tiny infrared remote that lets you control ALL of the ipod's music controls. Very slick. You can menu up to all the playlists, album, songs, artists etc.. and then drill down and play. Also very impressive! It will even turn on the ipod its its off / asleep. This is extremely useful!
The clock functions are ok, I can't say much good or bad really here. 2 alarms, adjustable display on the clock, programmable radio stations buttons, an AM and FM antenna. I usually just use my iphone's alarm to wake me up but I assume the clock stuff is also good. Its a pretty basic alarm system, buzzer, radio etc.. no multi day alarms or such. Also has sleep mode that you can set on the remote. No nature sounds or any of that. Just 2 alarms and snooze, etc. More than enough for me.
It also has an audio in port on the back which is very nice for watching movies or such on the ipod & playing thru the speakers. I won't use it much but its a killer feature.
It also has some sort of auto time set function, works ok but I had to set my time zone. I think it comes with a built in lithium battery to keep the clock function set in case of a power outage, also nice feature.
Con's:
Not many really. The unit seems a tad unstable on my desk, like its top heavy but it hasn't fallen over or anything. I might try and put something under the back to make it more stable.
The alarm display is very cluttered, even if you have the alarms off, it still displays one of the alarm times and such. The time display is very large so thats not an issue but it be nice to turn off some of the extra display stuff.
Even with the knob adjusted, I still have to carefully position the iphone on the dock and slide it in, I wish it would slide it more easily. Also not a huge detractor.
Geek's "Dream Machine" for iPhone 3G August 10, 2008
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
While getting ready for work and getting ready for bed, I like to listen to podcasts downloaded into iTunes. Prior to buying the Sony Speaker Dock and Clock Radio, I had a cluttered setup on my nightstand, including:
* a clock radio,
* laptop,
* the excellent JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System ( Black ), and
* Apple USB Power Adapter for iPod (White) for my iPhone.
After applying a bit of creative thinking, the Sony Speaker Dock and Clock Radio has replaced all of these as a single device on my nightstand that does all of the above.
How did this replace having a laptop on my nightstand? The solution involves Apple Airport Express base station. I connected the base station's audio output to the Sony's audio input.
Using Apple's free Remote software for iPhone, I can control iTunes audio on any computer on my home network. Since iTunes can redirect audio to the Airport Express, I can listen to podcasts on this device that were downloaded to a computer in another room. If you don't have an Airport Express, you can do the same thing by syncing your iPhone with your computer before bedtime each night.
From the dock, I can even use my iPhone to peek at my email if I'm lying awake at night.
The sound quality on this device is good for a product in this price range. Mid-tones are clear and full. Low bass notes have some slight distortion, and higher frequencies don't have the oomph that they do on my JBL. But as a bedroom entertainment hub, this provides a very good audio experience. Previously I had bought and returned an iHome because of its horrible audio quality, but by comparison the Sony provides a greatly superior audio experience.
Each of the dual alarms allows the choice of buzzer, iPod audio or radio audio at an adjustable preset volume. I configured one alarm for audio at a relatively low volume and the second alarm for buzzer to activate a few minutes later. This combination gives me the opportunity to wake up gradually. (As someone who is not a morning person, I'm grateful for that feature!)
By default, the clock automatically sets the time (provided you enter the correct timezone), and the included button cell battery provides backup for the timekeeping and buzzer functions.
In summary, this product is full of features that are practical and well thought out. If you think about the fact that this produce frees up your USB iPhone/iPod charger for something else, that may help justify the expense.
Be warned that most models of alarm clock/speaker docks for iPod (including the older version of this product) do not work with the iPhone 3G. (Older iPods could charge at either 12V or 5V, but the iPhone 3G charges only at 5V.) If you're interested in another product, be sure it's compatible with iPhone 3G.
Pros
* Good sound quality compared to similar products in this price range
* Digital AM/FM tuner (with 5 and 10 presets, respectively)
* Auxiliary audio input (in addition to iPod dock)
* Compatible with Apple Universal dock inserts
* Allows content playback and charging of iPhone 3G
* Dual alarms can be used in tandem to gradually wake up
Cons
* Fairly large footprint takes up a lot of nightstand space
* Display too bright, even at dimmest setting
 The best value iPod clock radio gets even better - good sound, great radio August 16, 2008
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Last year I bought the previous version of this clock radio (the ICF-C1IP) and was extremely impressed, especially compared to many other iPod clock radios that I tried. This week I bought this updated version for another room, and was pleasantly surprised.
What I've noticed in this updated version:
- explicitly iPhone compatible ("works with iPhone" indicated on the box)
- AM radio reception is notably clearer (and the old one wasn't bad)
- the display is brighter and easier to read (it might, in fact, be a little too bright at the lowest dim level)
- the grille is a dark gray, not pure black as the last model (in my opinion, this has a slightly cleaner look to it)
- sound quality just slightly less bass than earlier version (subtle - probably because of magnetic shielding for iPhone)
How do you tell which version you're buying, aside from the model number? Look for the "MK2" in the product name, as well as the "Works with iPhone" on the box.
Like the previous version, the Sony is fully compatible with my iPod Classic, and the sound quality and radio performance is notably better than other iPod clock radios I've tested.
Sony has done a great job with the ICF-C1iPMK2. It is an upright design, with most of the unit behind the iPod, in a slanted design with controls at the top. The iPod dock accepts universal adapters, but they aren't really needed as Sony has an adjustable supporting plate behind the iPod.
Unlike other iPod clock radios, the Sony does not attempt to duplicate the iPod menus on its display. Instead, the Sony includes a remote control that lets you completely control the iPod menus as if you were manipulating the scroll wheel. Quite impressive.
Sound quality is very good for a clock radio - with crisp highs and even midtones. You may want to play around with your iPod equalizer settings to see what sounds best. (To my ears, "Jazz" EQ setting works well with these small speakers.) Sony includes a simulated mode they call "Mega XPand" that in my experience made the music sound muddied and under-sampled. Your mileage my vary.
The blue-backlit clock is located in the iPod dock area, and 3 brightness levels are available. In my experience, even the lowest setting is a bit too bright, but not enough to disturb me at night. I wish that the display were slightly larger, although the high contrast lets me see the time without my glasses from a reasonable distance.
And, unlike most iPod clock radios, the radio reception is outstanding - with an external AM antenna provided. The unit has dual alarms, which can be set to iPod (you can even select a wakeup volume), Radio, or Buzzer.
On the downside, the battery backup for the buzzer alarm and clock is a small expensive lithium battery (although after nearly a year of use, this battery was still working on my old model). And, if your relying on just the buzzer to wake you up it's not very loud. You also have to be careful when changing the alarms to make sure that you don't accidentally turn the alarm off. But all of these are minor issues. However, these are all very minor issues that don't detract from the unit overall.
All in all, in my experience, this is the best iPod clock radio you can buy.
The only game in town for the iPhone 3G August 10, 2008
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
The other positive reviewers have pretty much described this product accurately; but I just wanted to add my two cents worth. I also did hours of research; and I can tell you that this unit works as advertised. It charges and plays the iPhone 3G without any issues ... no warnings ... just the experience you would expect. Regarding the wobbling, I don't have much of a wobble. I think that may be related to where you actually place the device as much as the device itself. Not all tables, counters, etc. are level and I think that is the problem with some of the people who have mentioned it. The fitting adjustment on this unit is absolutely wonderful because as long as the docking mechanism is the same size, it will never matter how thick or thin your next iPod is. This unit will work fine with an iPod or iPhone of ANY thickness. Just perfect! Oh yes, the sound is pretty good too; and there is even a feature that improves the sound. The radio reception is one of the best I've seen in a clock radio. One thing: make sure you get this unit. You will if you pay anywhere near the retail price. The older ones are on sale everywhere; and I expect those that have the wrong unit were looking at the price more than anything else. You get what you pay for. FIVE STARS!
Works fine with Iphone June 10, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Seeing as one of the reviewers posted for all the items (always frustrating since its misinformative), I'll enter a fair review on the MK2 version of this Sony clock.
As a previous owner of 2 of the original Sony iphone clock radios and a current owner of the identical looking upgraded versions, I can say that the original (and one thats on big sale on amazon) will have interference with your iphone. It will also tell you upon docking your iphone, that the iphone isnt compatible with teh device. So hello, wake up and realize that sony released a new shielded version (THIS version, teh ICFC1iPMK2) specifically for the iphone. When you dock your iphone on the right version, you dont get an incompatibility error.
You also get none of the GSM buzz found on the previous model.
As for sound, this isnt my klipsche sound dock, but it does a good job. I keep one wherever I may need time, music and ipod charging. As someone who lives next to their cell phone, I love that in the evening I have one less thing on the nightstand when charging my phone. Iphone's been handy charging in my 2 cars, both factory ipod capable too. I'm down with the Iphone :)
The clock is where this unit shines. If you've had a sony dreammachine clock since you were 4 years old, you will appreciate the dual alarms, easy to reach snoozes, easy to set clock and alarm selection. The sound is more than enough for a bed room, although thats only my opinion. If you want a full blown knock your socks off stereo, these shelf units arent going to cut it anyway.
So, this model... 100% Iphone safe. In fact, its the exact model previous except with shielded speakers and iphone recognized approval programmed in. If you buy the cheaper, on-sale model, you'll know you have the wrong one the moment you dock and your iphone warns you!
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