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What are you talking about? The iphone looks to be about half the size, which is exactly how it should look. You know screens are measured diagonally, right?
-Taylor]]>Sep 2nd 2009 6:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
*grunt*]]>Sep 3rd 2009 3:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.sonystyle.ca/view/SlideShow/productFullSizeImages.html?modelNum=ICFCL75IPB&enImagesCount=1&fullsizeImagesCount=1

Haha, they've fixed it!]]>Sep 3rd 2009 3:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 6:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
1. Why do all contemporary gadget and OS makers feel it necessary to display the time in large letters or graphics across their products, when the time is often displayed in small but legible characters at the top of their GUIs (think Vista analog clock, Samsung & HTC phone widgets etc).

2. More important: With the exception of ONE Sony iPod dock clock radio (not this one), every single iPod / iPhone dock is designed such that the iPod (Touch or iPhone) sits in a wobbly vulnerable position that means a) Pressing the on screen buttons pushes it back a little, with no rigidity. b) If the iPod does get knocked, the device and dock/connector may get damaged.

In a way, I think these docks generally lack any imagination when it comes to usability or blending of the iPod/iPhone's shape into their form factor.

3. Why no touch screen Sony? So close!]]>Sep 2nd 2009 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
5. Why not make compatible with your own products? Or both?]]>Sep 2nd 2009 5:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
... *falls asleep*]]>Sep 2nd 2009 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
I hope they release something similar for us as well. Please Sony.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 8:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/There is a reason for that, Apple.
I happen to work for a company that does some ODM design and manufacturing for Sony and any device that uses an Apple docking connector needs to conform to Apple's specifications .fyi, Apple gives us a roughly 4" thick binder full of measurements cad designs etc that have to be followed to the letter to gain the apple seal of approval. Making anything with an Apple sticker on it=massive pain.

Also, to anyone who thinks $150 is expensive, I would guesstimate that the manufacturer cost is probably around $80-90 USD which means a retail cost of $150 would be an unusually low markup for a device like that. Most devices the company I work for produces usually gets marked up somewhere around 3-4x its production cost.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 10:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
Unless the USB port accepts wireless dongles, then I might let it slide.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
It would do some good if it showed time and weather forecast/current conditions, I'm to lazy to go outside and look for myself.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
Jokes aside, price is too high I think, but the spec list is getting to point where you might want to let a couple of things slide.. I find this a very nice device, but I would like to see that iPhone dock detachable. Without the iPod dock feature, it's still a pretty cool alarm clock (plus everything else) and I would buy it if they'd know off those extra pointless 50$ and left it in a hundo.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 8:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 10:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
That thing looks good, and the price is surprisingly decent for Sony.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/]]>Sep 2nd 2009 10:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
You know how the iPhone has a screen on it already? And an internal clock? And an alarm. And all that?

You know how you can download something like the Kensington Rise & Shine application (free) to your iPhone to make it look just like a clock radio when you lay it on its side?

And it has a nice touch interface, and wifi, and 3g, and displays the time as well as the weather. And all that?

So what else do you need? You need a DOCK, a dock that holds the iPhone sideways, supporting it properly, and allowing you to leave the case on via some adjustable support or a slidable dock connector or something. Something small and L shaped. And relatively cheap.

Make one and I'll buy it.]]>Sep 2nd 2009 6:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
Apple corporate is annoying at best, makes you want to kill people on bad days...]]>Sep 2nd 2009 10:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/iHome already makes a rotating iPod alarm clock.
http://www.ihomeaudio.com/products.asp?product_id=10386&dept_id=1006]]>Sep 3rd 2009 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 6:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/
http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1006888&navigationPath=46881n100495]]>Sep 2nd 2009 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 9:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-icf-cl75ip-alarm-clock-digital-frame-ipod-dock-a-surpri/Sep 2nd 2009 9:59PM