Sony ICF-CD831 PSYC Clock Radio/CD Player (Blue)

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [137kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008W7LO
• Item model number: ICFCD831BLUE
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,874 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 18, 2003

Product Description

Color: Blue

CD/AM/FM Stereo Clock Radio with Compact Disc Player plays all compact discs including CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (rewritable); your own compilations from CD recorder deck or PC can be played on the unit, and it provides a great extension of ability to play network audio music from the internet-a perfect companion for your CD music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but no ramp-up or presets, July 1, 2003

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CenVillager "cenvillager" (Pembroke Pines, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ICF-CD831 PSYC Clock Radio/CD Player (Yellow) (Electronics)

The radio is nice with good quality sound.

My only complaints are the lack of station presets and the lack of ramp-up when the radio turns on. The volume hits you with full force when the alarm goes off, rather than a gentle rise. Same goes for the Nap timer - the buzzer is loud and will jangle you awake.

I didn't realize that I'd miss presets, but I do. It's a pain to try and find a favorite station.

I am planning to return this radio and find a more gentle model.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and easy, June 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony ICF-CD831 PSYC Clock Radio/CD Player (Yellow) (Electronics)

This clock radio is easy to set, you probably won't need the manual. Looks good and the time is just the right brightness that it won't keep you up at night. Nice sound quality, no static. Good investment.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing product from Sony, November 17, 2004

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C. John (Northern NJ) - See all my reviews
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I bought one of these for my daughter's Christmas present last year. She uses the CD player for the alarm, and very rarely to play music in her room. After less than 12 months of gentle use, the CD player only works intermittently.

I checked the warranty information after the fact, and SONY only warranties for 90 days, parts up to 6 months. After the 6-month period, you pay for labor to service the product. It's a waste of money, because the labor cost will certainly be more expensive than buying a new radio.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.

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