Can the criticism of other users to the "alarm" not understand. The small - slightly larger than an "old" 0.33l Coke can - device makes this volume a very decent sound, even with sufficient basses. A BOSE sound box is probably nobody expected serious at the small size and low price. The workmanship and material quality are impeccable. One can argue about the design. I think it does not fit properly on iPhone. As Sony itself manufactures smartphones, there was probably no great interest to understand the Apple design language; understandable. The operation of the device is very intuitive. I am also come easily clear without manual. The app for adjustment is not necessary, because everything can also be set on the device, but it is not bad and performs a. In seconds by the most important parameters As the clock radio displays correct time after the first power up, I can not understand why it should be synchronized with the iPhone (lt. SONY). Apparently gets the clock also from somewhere else a signal: clock functionality? I do not know, anyway, it would be unusual that an internal battery storage keeps the clock accurate to the second running. Others Clock radios (how to read here) must probably be adjusted from time to time. The omitted here fortunately. ... The 30-station memory does not need a man and a lot of other features are also more than you need. But better too much than too little. I think it's a great device and it looks good on my bedside table and wakes me in the morning pleasant either via radio or iPod function. The buzzer nobody will probably want to use. The reception quality is what I call excellent. If may not be the case. is the radio even a second and stronger antenna at. Who wants to be woken up with hi-fi sound (a superfluous notion in my eyes), however, has to resort to a different solution.