Sony ICF-S79V AM/FM/Weather/TV Radio

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Average User Rating

(3.90 out of 5) from 8 reviews

Epinions User Reviews

A Reluctant Repeat Customer

(3.00 out of 5) by redmonddad on Apr 4, 2007

Pros: Digital tuner, good battery life, good sound, adequate reception
Cons: LCD display, lanyard mount, buttons may crack, not stereo (but does it matter?)
The Bottom Line: I looked for a better replacemet, but this is still the best for my particular needs. Construction does not seem as good as before, so knocking down from Above Average.

Why would I write a review on such an old product? I bought one of these many years ago and it died. ...
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Don't waste $$ on the cheapos!

(4.00 out of 5) by danod on Feb 10, 2006

Pros: All digital tuning, 25 presets, great sound.
Cons: Pricey
The Bottom Line: If you enjoy clear music in the shower, buy it. If your kid just wants some music once in a while in the tub, I'd go for a cheapo.

After trying 2 cheap shower radio models, I wish I had just gone after this one from the beginning. ...
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Looks good- but doesn't last

(3.00 out of 5) by Sab91 on Apr 19, 2005

Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Doesn't last as long as typical Sony products, expensive for the life of product.

I love this item- however- I feel that being Sony brand and costing what it does, should last a long ...
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Great Product

(5.00 out of 5) by mikeak on Feb 22, 2005

Pros: Very good design, very good radio reception, easy to clean.
Cons: None that I can think of.
The Bottom Line: Buy it for sudsy pleasures

Twelve years ago I found myself wandering around downtown Chicago. My wife was delivering a paper at ...
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Poor material, limited life

(1.00 out of 5) by middleclass on Oct 6, 2004

Pros: none
Cons: poor TV reception; poor design/material; expensive

Ignore the previous reviews - obviously written by Sony employees. My wife bought 2 of these - one f ...
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