Sony ICF-CS10iP Speaker Dock and Clock Radio with iPod and iPhone 3g 3Gs Dock
- Wake up or fall asleep to your iPod, the radio or buzzer.
- Clock radio with iPod / iPhone 3G and 3Gs – Snooze w/Extendable Snooze : Snooze: 10 minute intervals up to 1 hour
- Easy to set A-B alarm, in addition to a 2-5-7 day alarm.
- Mega Bass and Mega Xpand
- AM/FM Memory Presets : 10 FM, 5 AM
Product Description
Perfect for your bedroom, kitchen or living room, the ICF-CS10iPBLK speaker dock and clock radio is a great way to listen to your favorite iPod® or iPhoneTM tunes. A dual alarm lets you set two separate wake-up times with the option of waking up to the music stored on your iPhone or iPod, the radio, or buzzer. Additional features include a large easy-to-read LCD and a remote control that lets you access your music from across the room.
In the box
* Audio Connecting Cable (1)
* Remote Commander (1)
* Universal dock adapter for iPhone (1)
* AM loop antenna (1)
* Universal dock adapter for iPhone 3G (1)
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Sony ICF-CS10iP Speaker Dock and Clock Radio with iPod and iPhone 3g 3Gs Dock
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March 8th, 2010 at 2:38 am
Better have room for the seperat AM loop antenna, which picks up about as good and the AM radio that I made as a science project in 6th grade. The FM tuner is not as bad, but still bad. The time changed on me twice while I owned it. But most of all be sure to take a look at the owners manual before you buy it. Complicated piece of junk.
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I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Rating: 1 / 5
March 8th, 2010 at 3:12 am
I bought the CS10iP from a local Brick and Mortar store thinking that it was the Sony ICF-C1IPMK2 Speaker System and Clock Radio with iPod Dock (Black) (which was still on display, but nowhere to be found in the store). My main reason for choosing the C1iPMK2 over the newer CS10iP was the fact that the C1iPMK2 supported docked ipods/iphones differently than most similar products. Instead of including various docking clips, the C1iPMK2 has an adjustable piece of plastic directly behind where the ipod/iphone would be docked. Depending on the thickness of the ipod/iphone (even if enclosed in a thick case), the thickness of the plastic support could be adjusted by turning a dial on the back of the radio. This feature was what I wanted for my iphone so I wouldn’t have to remove the protective case each time I wanted to listen to the ipod app or stream internet music. I know that it was the store’s fault for keeping the C1iPMK2 on display when it wasn’t even available to purchase, but Sony didn’t help matters by including an iphone in the box and internet picture of the CS10iP, clearly blocking where the plastic support should have been located (pictures of the C1iPMK2 leave the dock empty so the plastic support is visible). Even though this was my main reason for selecting Sony’s radio over the iHome iP99BR Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Dock for iPod, iPhone (Black), I decided to give the CS10iP a try.
Compared to the ip99, which I now currently own, the CS10iP is lacking in a few areas. First, the CS10iP doesn’t give the user as much control over the sound. MegaXpand and MegaBass are two features that Sony did include, but I found that MegaXpand distorted the sound and made the radio sound “far away.” The ip99 also includes a similar feature to MegaXpand but gives full control over treble and bass settings, allowing the user to better achieve the desired sound. For the clock, the CS10iP only has 3 brightness settings as opposed to 6 with the ip99.
The CS10iP does have a few extras over the ip99, namely 10 total FM radio presets instead of 6 and the ability to connect two additional speakers via input on the back.
Aside from the plastic support issue, the main differences between Sony’s CS10iP and C1iPMK2 are:
1) Increased unit height on the CS10iP so a docked iphone is flush with the top of the radio (on the C1iPMK2, an iphone would stick up a few centimeters above the top of the radio; not a problem if you’re using an ipod classic or nano)
2) The CS10iP has a larger LCD
3) The CS10iP features more control over the alarm (weekend, weekdays, or seven days a week)
3) The buttons on the CS10iP are easier to read due to increased contrast between the button labels and the color of the unit.
After all of this, I opted to return the CS10iP and get the ip99. I’ll just have to be careful when navigating my iphone while docked (without proper support, the phone moves in the cradle when touching the screen, posing the possibility of damaging the dock of the phone or the radio).
Rating: 2 / 5
March 8th, 2010 at 5:39 am
First off; if you are reading this, you have been looking at the overpriced product site. Amazon is selling the exact same model for $20 less at the time I’m writing this; do a search. Now, for my review.
I was looking for a new iPhone Dock/Alarm Clock for my bedside. I previously had an iHome unit that worked great; however, one night I reached over and pushed my iPhone back while it was in the cradle, bending the contacts to where it would only work intermittently. My requirements were;
-Reasonably small footprint
-Ability to dock my iPhone while in its case
-Ability to play iTunes as well as Pandora
-Support my iPhone more firmly than the iHome
I found this one at a well known members club, and dropped my iPhone in it to try it out. It fit, it sounded good, so I picked it up for about $70. Once I got it home, I checked it out more, and I’m pretty impressed with the quality of it for the price. It sounds great for the bedroom; it’s no Bose, but for less than 1/3 the price, I don’t expect it to. It would work great in a kitchen or small living room too.
The iPhone fits nicely in it without it’s case using the adapter, or in the case with no adapter. I don’t like the fact that it’s not supported by anything while it sits there, but I suspect that most docks that would support my iPhone would require me to take it out of the case. I understand that earlier models had an adjustable support for your iPod/iPhone; the lack of including it on later models is downright stupid. I cut a square of black foam and attached it to the unit behind the iPhone. Perfect solution; you can’t see it at all when the phone is in the cradle, and it gives me great support while I’m using the iPhone touchscreen.
The small remote works well. It has basic control of the current playlist in iTunes (Next Track, Pause/Play), as well as the usual functions like Volume, Input, Tune, Snooze, ect. It won’t control your Pandora at all. For less than $100, I don’t expect more control from the remote; plus, the unit isn’t intended to function as a full stereo. It has a cheap feel to it; the buttons are the type that are raised blisters on smooth plastic. My experience with these are that the blisters over the well used buttons tend to break after repeated use. Independent rubber covers over the buttons would have made a world of difference. I also would have liked to see something like a storage clip on the back of the unit to store the remote; it’s small enough to be easily lost.
Pros:
-Elegant looks
-Small footprint
-Great sound
-Works with iPhone in case
Cons:
-Remote has a cheaper feel to it than I think it should
-Lack of built in iPod/iPhone back support
I docked it a star for the cons listed above, mainly the lack of support; there is no reason that it should not have been included. I dock for what the intended function is versus the price, not for what I might wish something would be.
Conclusion; great sounding unit, works great with the iPhone, cheap and easy modification to provide excellent support for it. Just what I was looking for.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 8th, 2010 at 7:08 am
This Sony device is not just an iPod dock or a high-end clock radio, but also a high-quality speaker set for the personal computer. In terms of bass and treble, its sound quality is better than that of all laptop built-in speakers and most budget external speakers, and is loud enough to fill an average-sized room with quality distortion-free music. I am connecting it to my Samsung laptop via a standard 3.5 mm audio cable, and this has enhanced my multimedia experience. I now get rich and subtle music, not tinny and squeaky sound. The whole unit feels solid. Its buttons are stylish and high quality, with firm subtle clicks and a shiny polish. FM reception is superb. The remote control is small and flat, about the size of the iPod Nano.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 8th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Overall I think this is a decent product and didn’t have much trouble setting it up.
After reading a couple of the other reviews, I was looking primarily looking for a charging dock with a clock and alarm. This unit does have those and the things I don’t care about are the radio reception for me it’s an alarm clock.
Likes:
The remote control as it gives you a lot of control of the iphone, choosing a different playlist is one of those.
Clock dispay, not too bright in medium mode
Dislikes:
A little big (only a little bit)
Removed adjustable back piece
Can’t use cover with docking plate
My dislikes are a minor issue for me so I gave it 4 stars.
Rating: 4 / 5