The BEST Alarm Clock was made in 2009

The CD-3iP might be the best alarm clock ever made. And it's a SONY!
So, let's take a look at it!
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[@sletter1100]

calling an alarm clock "dream machine" is genius level ironic

[@casanovafunkenstein5090]

I guess 'dream crusher' didn't play well with focus groups

[@Skiman__]

Just like ubiquiti calls their router as “dream machine” and even have a “dream machine SE(special edition)”

[@Sum_Yousah]

Rather "Get out of your dream" machine, right?

[@RealOscarMay]

My router is Called the Unifi Dream Machine Pro

[@ztcki]

the fact that they started using the name in the 1960s is whats amazing to me

[@Scoaster86]

This channel is slowly turning into a chaotic 2000s focused Technology Connections. Honestly, I'm here for it

[@CatRiX_]

fr

[@omelettecentral]

and this is why we love it

[@menacegallagher7334]

If you enjoy this kind of stuff I'd also recommend Posy (similar accent too)

[@TauCu]

It really is.

[@sirdespin]

WHAT? RIGHT! RIGHT?

[@luna_no197]

i like the recent couple of videos following the trend of "this random ass thing from the early 00s is the greatest marvel of technology in its field"

[@bibasik7]

There was so much cool stuff in the 00's, now we just have glass rectangles.

[@jim-wr3lp]

we are a post-marvel society. why overengineer an alarm clock if you can just make an app

[@batlin]

I still can't get over the Sunbeam toaster.

[@penguinsushi8442]

@@batlinStill reeling over that..... and that innovative microwave....

[@DanTDMJace]

@@penguinsushi8442the Sharp Carousel Multiple Choice?

[@koteeq]

RISE AND SHINE, Mr. Freeman. WAKE UP and smell the ashes.

[@veselcraft]

oh hi anya :)

[@mooney003]

Good morning! You have been in suspension for ᶠⁱᶠᵗʸ days.

[@Sewer_Ghost]

tragedy struck downtown this morning, and that tragedy is that there isn't a full set of f4mi jamming on the TD-3

[@whatrhimeswithorange]

Fr I’d love to see it

[@unicodefox]

f4mi always wears the most unhinged clothing and i absolutely love it. microsoft windows compute cluster server 2008 is the peak of fashion

[@on_spikes6867]

a polo shirt is unhinged how?

[@unicodefox]

@@Zer0Passenger what do you mean by that

[@on_spikes6867]

@@unicodefox whatd he write, its deleted

[@logokas]

This is honestly such a breath of fresh air on KZbin right now.

[@xansurnamehere]

No it's the standard high quality media of top notch creators

[@punsmoyano7528]

There is no way I’m the only one that saw Wheatley in the thumbnail

[@stupidsimmy]

glados turned wheatley into an alarm clock goodness gracious.

[@Your_Average_Stickman_WasTaken]

That was definitely ATLAS

[@yeetdabeans3883]

I clicked on this for the atlas

[@cheeseuscrast6562]

Bro that's atlas's eye not Wheatley

[@cherrypawz678]

yeah no i was thinking atlas

[@icarusquack]

the 13:37 video about a retro clock video essay hell yeah

[@izimsi]

that techmoan guy really looks a lot younger after transitioning

[@nullset2]

*technology connections

[@lucyinchat]

@@nullset2techmoan does videos about weird and/old music equipment, technology connections does videos about the technology behind the things that he covers.

[@Canleaf08]

Dankpod?

[@bobcooper82]

And hotter

[@Valery0p5]

*Cathode Ray Dude

[@trog871]

My mum got me one of these things when it was brand new back in the day and I listened to way too many audio CDs on it, used the iPod functions and everything. Yeah you nailed it, this simple device is probably the best alarm clock ever made and holds a very special place in my heart. I'm still daily driving mine to this very day! I will use it until the day it finally fails for good.

[@ImNotaCasualty]

pls continue these random 00s tech vids i need more thnx

[@mariomario1849]

This morning my phone, which has a broken speaker, failed to wake me up. This upload couldn't have come at a better time.

[@eagle56786]

just picked up one of these in decent condition for $30. happened to be looking for a dedicated alarm clock already (had a retro style seiko shipped to my house, but it feels and looks cheap AF) so this video came out with impeccable timing

[@eagle56786]

i also have a couple older iphones that might finally see some use 🤔

[@alejogonzalez4997]

This video is your user manual now.

[@tezcanaslan2877]

Funny, I also have a clock in my bedroom as well (a yellowed Philips with radio)

[@eagle56786]

@@alejogonzalez4997oh absolutely 😂

[@eagle56786]

11:28 start using WHAT to talk with your WHAT about her WHAT and her doing WHAT on you?? 😭😭😂😂

[@crism8868]

Wow. That escalated quickly

[@SnoFitzroy]

in case you're asking because you don't know the terms (or if someone else might want definitions): BBL: Brazilian Butt Lift (the surgery the Kardashians definitely had) IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome CBT: In this context, most likely cock and ball torture, but also can mean cognitive behavioral therapy so yeah the other reply is right that did indeed escalate quickly

[@ajvark]

BBS: Bulletin Board System, precursor to modern day internet forums.

[@ArtificialDjDAGX]

GF: Girlfriend

[@ArtificialDjDAGX]

@@SnoFitzroy you missed GF, c'mon xD

[@SoybeanGravy]

F4mi, you're one of my favourite people making content on KZbin rn. This shit is my jam, I love it

[@Mcnuggest]

Sony is one of the few manufacturers that actually does still offer a headphone jack on some phones

[@will_0_w]

You know it!! I got an Xperia 1 iv and it's the best phone I've ever had

[@axelprino]

Most low to mid tier Android phones still have a headphone jack, it's just the expensive stuff where it's a rare sight.

[@paroxet1ne]

​@@axelprinoOnly low tier now. Samsung dropped the headphone jack on their A series with the A33. Lower end A0*, A1*, and A2* series still have it though but those phones are shit.

[@axelprino]

@@paroxet1ne I'm using an A12 and I wouldn't call it shit, but I'm aware that my standards for phones are seriously outdated.

[@SnoFitzroy]

@@paroxet1ne I love the casual pretending that Samsung aren't literally the highest end android devices that have ever existed

[@TalasDS]

6:47 Well, that's an AM coil antenna. It is mandatory to use it if you want to hear AM radio, which by 2010 was still quite popular.

[@plume...]

Holy shit f4mi, that song goes really hard, well done!! EDIT: Just realised it's "Never Forget32.dll". Awww

[@da_roachdogjr]

I love that little tune you made

[@voorhees__]

this is slowly becoming a household item review channel and i’m all here for it.

[@stellviahohenheim]

People are here not because of the reviews, come on you can at least be honest with yourself

[@voorhees__]

@@stellviahohenheim bro it’s a joke, i’ve been here since the king kong ball days.

[@PankoBreading]

Yeah absolutely I'm here because of the jokes, the SMS BCB BBL GF IBS CBT bit was the height of comedy ​@@stellviahohenheim

[@UD503J]

3:39, I read it and am happier now. EDIT: I use a pair of MDR-7506s still, every day.

[@inanestereo]

the online lady that says the words funny is back in my feed, oh joy!

[@donaldpetersen2382]

BABE WAKEUP, NEW f4mi ALARM CLOCK

[@RandomTypekYT]

9:40 reminds me of "nightmail" by afx, neat

[@prod.MRBLOXY]

I miss when tech used to be this cool

[@maxresdefault_]

"I really would like a Net Yarozee" is such a niche reference and i love it

[@Rose-ec6he]

I love how the first half of this video is listing the bare minimum features like coming with a cable to plug it into a wall socket and an audio jack so you can plug in any kind of dumb device. Most devices now don't even bother with any of this. I have an alarm clock that's probably 5 years old now with similar features like keeping time after power out, a line in and multiple alarms with weekday awareness. It's also toggle-able between 24-hour and 12-hour time, I could go on. It's survived multiple moves and the only sign of wear is the buttons become unresponsive if it's not touched for several months. The plastic housing is thick enough that it feels like a brick and it has survived countless falls off my bedside table onto hard floors with no cracks. It also has a visually interesting shape with some curves and a stylized speaker grill. It's going to last me a lifetime and this is saying a lot - It's very comfortable to use, I feel fortunate to have it in my life so long. Unfortunately, I've delegated my alarms to my mobile phone because of random personal idiosyncracies, so for the time being, it's my reliable wall clock on a shelf. I wish more digital devices were built like this - there is no excuse anymore for this fully matured class of digital device to be unreliable, fragile or uncomfortable to use, I need more reliable technology like this in my life! Thanks for showing this product

[@kianjsr]

F4mi pls for the love of Sony please tell me where I can find that SBSTS song, I'll forever be indebted to you

[@f4micom]

it's on my second channel (alt+f4mi)

[@Greendawn-di3dl]

Yo the modernizing the clock with an Alexa is a stroke of genius. I don't use my alexa. It laughed at me unprompted and I either got embarrassed or creeped out and unplugged it

[@oscarlupton]

the offspring mentioned ‼️

[@Awowlie]

Your energy star bios rant did infact make me a bit happier. Thank you.

[@mattieh8251]

this has been my mum's alarm clock for a decade - never thought anything of it but now fami thinks its the bees knees i finally respect it. thanks fami!

[@cyberpxl]

I love these videos, they have such a vibe and they're so much fun!

[@damncabbage]

hello 3:26AM f4mi, I appreciate that page of text. The tone of the beep that goes with that logo immediately brings me comfort and happiness, despite just being a little PC speaker single-tone square wave thing.

[@berryblaster21]

The best part of this video is the part where I open ebay halfway through and find dream machines freely and cheaply available near me :D

[@Gamah1991]

I can't help but feel like because of your editing style and general vibe that this video being 13:37 long is not an accident. Hope you remember us here in the comments when you hit 1M subs :)

[@RainingBeanz]

These videos are actually really interesting and so good! Keep it up! (Also I’d love to see a Dreamcast video, that would be so cool!)

[@TKMachine007]

Damn I had to change PC cases lately and now I dont have all of the fans connected to the PC so whenever I turn it on I get the energy star logo and a screen that warns me. Whats also cool is that it beeps through the PC speaker and I was shocked to find out my PC even had one in this day and age. So seeing the wall of text at 3:37 hit hard lol.

[@joshholroyd7643]

Okay, so, I came back to say I bought one of these about 2 weeks after this video (I got the same model but without the CD functionality called icf-c7ip) This thing is an absolute lifesaver, I just this morning had a power outage and nothing was on, not even the lights but my alarm beeper went off??? It turns out if you have the backup battery installed it will beep the buzzer at the right time even though it looks to be dead Still got me up for work and on time for my bus, fucking brilliant Thank you f4mi for telling me to buy something I didn't think I needed but now adore

[@TheHatMan69]

I've never wanted an alarm clock more in my life

[@ranpolover707]

i discovered your channel just a few days ago and im already addicted to your videos lol

[@drewlincoln8110]

1:18 i love the Aperture Science tatoo

[@xipietotec]

I love your sense of humor and now I have tragedy struck down town this morning autoplaying in my head as a meltdown song. So glad I stumbled onto your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@pikaporeon]

Ah yes the classic 'is my network dying or is it just f4mi f4ming up' love the vids as always

[@pixpnd]

I discovered your channel recently (that was a homebrew channel cap on twitter xd) and BINGEWATCHED EVERY SINGLE VIDEO. Keep it up

[@mattBLACKpunk]

Loving the number of uploads lately!

[@Meta_Crystal]

F4mi, I have been following this channel in every era of it, and as a result I have found and learned about so many cool retro things that are right up my alley. I’ve been enjoying Tori 3D a bunch! I actually a have a dream machine, complete with 10 year old dust covering it. Thank you for doing what you love and sharing it with the world. I’d love to share some of my music tracks for you to use in your videos as they seem right up your alley. Let me know where I can contact you!

[@tonybrown7563]

The Stern reference was totally unexpected and greatly enjoyed. Bababooey to you all.

[@Timska]

Amazing video and great jokes in between!

[@remymeyer3108]

I saw the thumbnail and i was literally like "WHEATLEY ALARM CLOCK?!?!?!"

[@nullderef]

The delay you get when you use a newer speaker, like for example the mentioned UE Boom 2 comes from them doing DSP based EQ inside, they usually digitize the signal, feed it into a couple filters to compensate for either the speakers resonance or it's lackluster low frequency response (can't easily beat physics with small drivers :P)

[@mazda9624]

I know I said this a few videos ago, but as someone who's been watching your videos for years, this new format you have going is absolutely incredible! I could watch you talk about a 15 year old alarm clock for hours. Keep the funny obscure tech vids coming!

[@TwelvePinch1]

just recently stumbled upon this channel instantly subscribed for the nerdy tech stuff :D

[@_thedominicalex]

I love the random video bit changes to emphasize things it makes me wheeze lmao

[@ffgiza]

This stuff is so good! Keep the videos coming, please!

[@cowwan]

fwiw, your bios rant made me smile

[@chrisgg80]

i get so excited when i see these videos in my feed

[@cheesethesylv]

wake up fam, new f4mi video dropped

[@SiMBol10]

I just can't thank you enough for content that is so me-coded it's like it was produced by my imagination

[@Valery0p5]

I see crazy taxi That's why I love this channel. Having said that, even the most cheap stereos did have some similar alarm clock function....

[@bilbobaggins5752]

In 2009 I definitely was using a CD player to play music. I was burning MP3s onto data CDs and listening to them. It was nice because the CDs held like 200 songs in them.

[@wildpineapple7784]

i love your channel so much, it was like it was made for me.

[@clooebooie8801]

Gecs on a mini disc on a dream machine goes so hard

[@unlikelyvee]

More like somy cdeez

[@XPimKossibleX]

Oh good god the audio delay is coming from my ue boom 2??? that's terrifying. Thank you so much

[@antekratajczyk3898]

I had one as a kid and when u revealed the cd drive I literally froze as I don’t remember being able to do that… Turns out mine was just iPod/radio combo, geez Awesome video as always!

[@athanagames]

i can't believe you made the song it's such a banger

[@theblakwarior]

I needed this video. I didnt know it. But this was exactly what I needed this -morning- whenIWakeUp.

[@llamanade]

I’m a big fan of retrofitting technology. I recently took a yard sale Panasonic crt, hooked it up to a vhs player, hooked that up to an amp, and hooked that up to speakers from an old boombox adapted to have an rca connection. It’s great for NES Tetris and other retro games, but I’ve recently fallen in love with using the KZbin app on my ps3 and casting from my iPad as a way to enjoy music and such. Anywho, nice video, very cool.

[@asmootherflavor]

The JBL Horizon series seems to pick up where this left off!No CD's but it Has USB Ports, Aux In, Bluetooth and a Ring light thing that faces away from you and lights up smoothly with your alarms. Perfect for bedside synth jams

[@nerdwiththehat]

I had one of these for years keeping my iPod on life support, waking me up with jams from my early middle school playlists (from hell). The real kicker is... Until today... I don't think I ever realized that this godforsaken thing was a CD player. Because I only ever used it with my iPod.

[@thisisa52]

I used to have one of these and I absolutely loved it, it was a beast with its features

[@ugh.idontwanna]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING BACKING UP IR CODES A THING.

[@23bcx]

I had one of these. Probably still do somewhere. My biggest issue with it is that the screen, even on the lowest brightness, is WAY too bright for an alarm clock. Like you could probably read a book off it if you let your eyes adjust first. There is a reason you turn the lights off when you are going to bed.

[@benmitchinson9831]

love this channel sm !

[@belstar1128]

i had the same alarm clock from when i was born to 2009 when i started using my phone as an alarm the clock it was way older than me it was from the 80s it had bright green numbers that looked like they were radioactive and were so bright i didn't even have to turn on the lights it was supposed to play the radio when the alarm goes off but it usually just played both a horrible buzzing sound and static .when i got a cell phone it would also start making weird sounds when i got a text massage or call but it would start a few seconds before my phone started beeping so i knew i would have an incoming message .how handy that they had this feature 10 years before the first sms and 20 years before it was mainstream i think it was the best one ever

[@jordanfourtwenty9694]

i had a oregon scientific brand, alarm clock, was clear see thru plasic, and had a projector on it, to project ur time on the ceiling above ur head. was my favorite.

[@sirdespin]

Freaking loving your style ❤

[@joel11469]

man that crazy taxi one brought back some memories

[@whatrhimeswithorange]

Love the intro, I’d Iove to see occasional synth content on this channel.

[@FAKEAXIS]

10:25 Most bluetooth speakers do DSP (digital signal processing) to increase bass (or fake it) and tune the drivers, and most likely the audio input gets routed to the bluetooth SOC with an ADC with I2S support first, not directly connected to the speaker amplifier.

[@dameanvil]

0:12 🔊 Introduction of the Sony CD-3iP, a clock radio known as the Dream Machine. 0:28 😂 Explanation of Dream Machines as Sony's name for clock radios. 0:49 📱 Emphasis that the video is not an ad and highlights the alarm clock's features. 1:09 🔥 Claim that the 2009 alarm clock has unmatched features compared to modern phones. 1:25 📀 Showcasing the built-in CD Walkman feature of the CD3IP. 2:08 🔊 Demonstration of the alarm clock's loud and bassy speaker. 2:44 ⏰ Highlights dual alarm settings and extendable snooze button. 3:32 🕰 Mention of a replaceable clock battery to retain time during power outages. 4:23 📱 Discovery of an iPod dock feature in the alarm clock. 4:52 📻 Inclusion of a radio function, although less impressive than other features. 4:59 🎵 The 30-pin dock makes it compatible with iPods and iPhones before 2012. 5:57 🎮 Comes with a remote control for full media center functionality. 6:47 📡 Includes an external antenna for radio reception in remote areas. 7:24 📅 Stresses its reliability and longevity, even in dystopian scenarios. 8:06 🎧 An audio cable is provided for connecting non-iPod devices. 9:17 🗣 Can be retrofitted with an Echo Flex to become a smart speaker. 10:12 🎶 The alarm clock can be used as a speaker with no delay, better than some modern speakers. 11:00 🔧 Potential for adding an audio out port with some technical skill. 11:14 🛑 Advises against overpaying for the alarm clock due to scalpers. 12:22 🎵 Variants of the CD3 IP exist, some with specific docks for Sony Ericsson Walkmans. 13:20 📝 Encourages viewers to support the channel on notaponzische.me for exclusive content and updates.

[@YS_Production]

The "Pokey Man cards" made me rofl even more than when they dropped that in the Sopranos :D

[@Ben79k]

I didn't think a video about an alarm clock was going to be the most interesting piece of media I've seen all week but here we are

[@___aZa___]

god damn, Fami is dropping some sick beats.

[@MrMegaManFan]

If my alarm clock screamed YEAH YEAH YEAH at me I’d throw it out the window and clean up the broken glass later. Great video as always!

[@alectrona6400]

I have an ICF-CS10iP which has an iPod dock, no CD player, but it has aux in. Also has a radio and stereo sound, and you can dim the brightness of the screen to where it doesn't blind you when you're trying to sleep. By far the best clock I've ever owned!

[@waseemh3863]

Your videos are just cool, very cool.

[@kurumi_2313]

Sony still sells phones with audio jacks so technically it still works with modern high end phones

[@swindlesmccoop]

Most of the other tech on this channel I never heard of but somehow I actually had this as a kid

[@diditbreak]

I wonder if after a full calendar year, it would slowly creep faster until it was 15 minutes ahead and then mysteriously stop like the current Sony alarm clock I have.

[@Vallee152]

I have a black sony cube clock that glows orange, but it's just AM and FM, plus it requires a 9V backup battery instead of a button cell. I have a radio station that I like enough that I don't care enough about other audio inputs when I am going to sleep or waking up. When I am up, I just use a different device. My favourite feature is the sleep mode, where it plays radio for 30, 60, or 90 minutes and then shuts off automatically.

[@EnigPartyhaus]

the horizontal Creative Zens with the iPod res screen are fun to play with via Rockbox, nice distorted sound out of the DAC and it can even play Pac Man

[@BeansEnjoyer911]

cool editing!

[@D6isD6]

Reading that did make me a little bit happier. So did the rest of this video. Thank you.

[@gardenofava]

I had this alarm clock and used it for like 5 years. It was great

[@qqwui9989]

3:39 Honestly, up until about a year ago i didn't realise bioses were graphical and actually had boot logos cuz i've been tinkering with mostly laptops and pcs from 2010.

[@NodokaHanamura]

3:39 - It really does, Fami.

[@SAZERU]

the creative audio zen hit close to home ;0; my childhood mp3 i was not expecting that lmfao