Sony Dream Machine

Sony Dream Machine is Sony Electronics' long-running line of clock radios. Models range from basic AM/FM models[1] to more expensive models sporting iPod/iPhone docking, a LCD screen, and internet connectivity.

Sony Dream Machine alarm clock, with trademark "dream bar" snooze button

Devices

8FC-59W

One of the first clock radios, released in 1968. The clock displays the time by a mechanical flip mechanism. It has a alarm and also has an FM and AM radio.

ICF-CL75iP

The device has a 7 inch touch screen that can double as a photo frame, alarm clock, radio, and iPod dock. It has a 30 pin dock on the right side of the clock. Engadget knocked the limited codec support, but lauded the attractive design and low ($149.95) announced price tag. They also suggested Sony should add Chumby widget support,[2] a wish Sony later granted with their Dash alarm clock. CNet Australia felt that although it was missing some features consumers might expect from stand-alone devices, the combination of functionality makes up for the shortcomings of each of its parts.[3]

ICF-CD3iP

With a round face (designed to hold CDs) and slide-in iPod dock, Gizmodo called the ICF-CD3iP "the most attractive iPhone/iPod Clock/Radio Dock I've seen yet."[4] Laptopmag.com called the model's speakers "subpar", but stated that the "unobtrusive design, retro CD tray, and ease of use make for a good budget bedside companion." [5]

ICF-C318

A clock radio with a large display and two independent alarms, which can be set to a radio or buzzer. Other features include a 0.9" green LED display, an extendable snooze bar, a built-in calendar with automatic daylight saving time adjustment and a lithium battery for a full power memory back up. Battery life is approximately up to 250 Days with the Sony battery. The model also has a built-in AM/FM radio, with a Ferrite bar antenna for AM, a wire antenna for FM, and mono 66mm speakers.[6]

ICF-C303

A Pill Synthesized Clock radio that had a digital tuner, and many features. Has hidden set controls that is used to set up the clock, has dual alarms, 7 preset stations, and AM and FM radio.

ICF-C218

A clock radio that is similar to the ICF-C318 with the Green LED Display, but it has a single alarm instead of a dual alarm. Same features as the ICF-C318, but it is a different design and almost as the same as the C318. It comes with two stations; FM and AM.

ICF-C414

A clock radio with an extra large Green LED 1.4 inch display, it is the same as the ICF-C318, but it is a bigger display. Dual alarms and radio bands, FM and AM. Also it has a melody alarm (ALARM B Only).

ICF-C2W

A clock radio that has a single alarm, vintage like style, and is a standard alarm clock. No battery backup.

ICF-C3W

A clock radio that is very similar like the C2W, but it has a different alarm sound, and a different time when you plug it in instead of the “12:00 AM” flash.

ICF-C317

A clock radio that has a very large snooze button, dual alarms? (One is Radio, and the 2nd one is Buzzer only). AM and FM bands, Seconds display when you hold down the snooze button. Green LED’s.

ICF-C492

A clock radio that is similar to the C317, but it has a Large display, Same features as the C317.

ICF-C390

A clock radio that is similar to the C470, but it has no volume control, AM and FM bands, Dual alarms, Date Display (No year), and Red LED’s.

ICF-CS650

A big clock radio that has a Cassette Player, Dual alarms, AM and FM bands, and Green LED’s.

ICF-C470

A clock radio that has a different alarm sound and has a volume control and two different alarms. This one comes in the MK2 version as well, It has a red LED display, and for the MK2, it has a green LED display. The first alarm is a radio alarm and the second one is the buzzer, Two bands; FM and AM.

ICF-CD853

A clock radio with an FM Radio and a CD player. It features a 8 cm Orange LED display with different brightness options. Almost round in shape. Came in silver and black colors. Small footprint. Circa 2002.

ICF-C717PJ

The clock is long and rectangular, akin to a sound bar. The main selling point of this clock is the nature sounds for the alarm, and a rear projector that can project the time. Released in 2010.

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