Sony Sony Clock Radio

Pros: Works well, cheap, easy to use

Cons: Time zone coverage for Canadian model doesn't cover all Canadian time zones

The Bottom Line: A plain dependable radio, but make sure it works properly in your time zone.

Review: The Sony ICF-C218 works great as a clock radio. It's cheap and has adequate sound. The time is preset by Sony; a lithium battery keeps the clock going if the power goes off. The time can be changed manually with some difficulty, but the average user...

Pros: Time is preset

Cons: preset time was not correct display is too dim - selectable brightness would be better.

The Bottom Line: It works, but has bells and whistles that may annoy you after you have lost or thrown away the manual. Recommended at the price.

Review: is not durable - especially not the container it all fits in to! Ours is stored on top of the girls' bookshelf. The girls cannot get the lid off of the thing without adult help, but they can play with the rest of the set independently. The plates...