| View Larger Image | Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio, Silver | Electronicsby Sony
| List Price: | $12.99 | |
| | Publisher: | Sony | | Color: | Silver | | Model: | ICF-S10 | | Warranty: | 1 year warranty | | Sales Rank: | 222nd |
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FEATURES | - LED Tuning Indicator
- 2-1/4 (57mm) speaker
- Frequency Range - AM - 530-1710kHz, FM - 87.5-108MHz
- Earphone Jack for private listening
- Built-in Ferrite Bar antenna (AM) and telescopic antenna (FM)
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Product Description
Sony's ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio will fit easily into your shirt or jacket pocket for convenience and easy portability. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 281 reviews)
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Cheap, Overrated. This is a Sony? by David M. Berriman (Livonia, MI USA)  2 Stars
November 23, 2009
As an avid pocket radio listener, I bought one of these Sonys a few years ago and it lasted about a year before it developed serious issues with the volume control. Crackling noises, the sound cutting in and out, not being able to get it to play on a low volume setting.....ie, it was either blaringingly loud (usually with crackling noises and sudden volume bursts etc..) or nothing at all. So over the last few years, I've bought other pocket radios searching for a great radio that would last a few years. Sadly, I've had little luck finding such a radio, despite having bought some "good ones" at Radio Sh%^ for a LOT more than this one, and some "cheapies" here and there. So, getting very frustrated and while doing research here on Amazon, I came across this one again, and with all of the great reviews, I thought I'd give it another chance. "Maybe I dropped the last one a time or two too many", I figured. "And for $10, if I get another year out of it, it would have been worth it." Well, it lasted less than ONE MONTH this time. It was great UNTIL suddenly the speaker didn't work anymore. I'm not sure why, but it "broke" shortly after I used it with an earpiece plug-in. I used my Nokia (phone) hands-free headset with an adaptor to fit the standard jack in this Sony pocket radio...and it worked fine for the first day or two. Then, all of the sudden, there was no sound coming from the external speaker. I don't know how or why this happened, but something is now amiss. It would seem that the jack has been "damaged" by the headset plug / adaptor and somehow, this renders this speaker dead. But why, and how? There was, as far as I know, no reason that this happened. And with the external speaker not working, this radio is nearly useless to me now and I am sending it back to Amazon. So, two of these for me, and both unsatisfactory. When it works, it's GREAT. Very clear signal. Nicely built, SEEMS solid. But watch out. Pocket radios are SUPPOSED to be rugged and should be long-lasting. This one has been anything but for me.
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Powerful little radio by hotchas (USA)  5 Stars
November 22, 2009
I needed a small radio to replace the one I had for over 20 years for use while I shower. I bought a shower radio that had a blue hook and it was a piece of junk, getting only one AM station. This Sony radio is FANTASTIC and has many AM stations and the audio is LOUD and clear. I highly recommend it, especially at under 15 dollars. It would make a great gift also.
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Great reception - Outstanding little radio by V. Smith 5 Stars
November 16, 2009
I love this thing; I bought a second one for backup. I was looking for a portable radio with good reception and volume. I'd prefer a digital tuner, but I have yet to find one on a portable radio that allows you to fine-tune the frequency/amplitude enough to guarantee good reception. I can't comment on the battery life because I haven't had to replace the batteries yet. The speaker volume and quality are good, and the headset jack is nice to have. One thing to note about the headset jack is that it's monaural, so sound will only come out of one speaker. I suppose it'd be nice if the sound were duplicated to both speakers, but it didn't really bother me. The antenna is decently long and sturdy. I'm happy.
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Great Pocket Radio -- second to none! by Ama Zon 5 Stars
November 14, 2009
This Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio is the best AM/FM radio I have owned. I use it all the time to listen to sports games on AM and FM, listen to music around the house or when I travel, and to listen to talk radio as well. In fact, I am listening to a football game on the radio as I type.
I actually received this radio almost a year ago as a gift at the holidays. I loved it so much, I got my brother one for his birthday in May and most recently ordered the same radio for my other brother's birthday in November. Everyone I have given these to has said the same thing -- what a radio!
You can't beat this radio for the price -- around $10. The batteries last forever even with fairly regular use. It is a great size and easy to stick in your pocket and take it with you. Definitely a top rated product.
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This is the Radio so called.... by Joo-Hyung Yoo (New York, NY USA) 5 Stars
November 09, 2009
Sony ICF-S10MK2
The reason I purchased this radio is that I need listening to AFKN(american forces korean network).
I am now living in Seoul,korea... my location is in the middle of small mountain...
This radio is only catching the signal I want to listen here with similar price levels.....
I have changed a few small fm radios until buying this.
Oh, another nice one is Bose wave radio system that was paid 800USD a few years ago..
If you are thrifty style and need a radio, no hesitation to buy it....
Of course, there are some cons..
1. This is designed for listeners without earphone..
2. on/off is operated by dial. (I hate this, very inconvenient. it should be a button)
3. antenna is only moved to right or left.
4. a little bigger as a portable radio...(maybe my hands are so small)
Overall, this is the best buy ever I have done with that money....
I am really ready to recommend this radio to everybody who need a small radio.
You won't be disappointed....
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