Sony WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning Review

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(More customer reviews)The WM-FX290 plays tapes clearly without the warbly speed changes (known as "wow and flutter") that render piano music unbearable. At this price point, competency is the key; anything better is icing on the cake.
These days, people shopping for a cassette Walkman probably listen to audiobooks or have a boxful of old tapes they think they'll get around to playing. Neither customer likely expects Dolby noise reduction or the ability to play CrO2 or metal tapes. Also, in case you were planning to dictate notes to self, note now that this unit does NOT record.
The pleasant surprise is what you DON'T expect to find at this price: Attractive styling, digital tuning with presets, comfortable headphones, exceptional battery life (from one AA battery!), and a "hold" button that prevents unintended station changes when the unit is stuffed in a pocket.
What isn't so hot? Well, weather band has weak reception even in areas with usable signal, the "bass boost" function produces a sonic mudslide that will alarm even "boom car" afficionados, and the nearly opaque clamshell makes you eject to read the tape label or see how much tape remains on a side (yikes).
At this humble price point, the presence of a few nice touches -- and lack of jarring penalties -- spells an easy five stars.


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Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, Sony's slim and lightweight WM-FX290 portable cassette player packs a convenient FM/AM/TV/weather band tuner and runs for up to 35 hours on a single AA battery. It offers 40 station presets (30 FM, 10 AM) and digital auto preset scanning. Tailor the sound to suit your preferences with its onboard Mega Bass sound system.The unit's buttons are aligned in a single column for easy use. Its digital-synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides accurate, drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations. With 1-button digital auto preset scanning, the tuner will play a few seconds of each memorized radio station, in sequence, to help you select stations for loading into memory. A battery-level indicator on the LCD provides visible indication of when you may need to carry replacements, and the unit's Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) automatically adjusts music passages that vary widely, improving your comfort.An FM Local/Distant (DX) switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations and the device comes with headphones, a carry case, and a belt clip.What's in the Box Cassette player, stereo headphones (MDR-023) a carry case, a belt clip, and a user's manual.

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Coby CX144 Portable AM/FM Cassette Player/Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I really urge everyone to stay far away from this product if you value your cassettes. The one I purchased mangled the first cassette I put in (an irreplaceable one - how could I have been so silly as to put it in without testing the player?). In any case, this product really is a piece of junk. But then, you get what you pay for.
I do want to add that amazon came through for me.

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The Coby CX-144 Portable AM/FM Cassette Player/Recorder is a simple yet functional solution for your portable radio needs. Its sleek yet classic design features a full-range speaker system and headphone jack for private listening. One-touch and automatic level control recording is perfect for storing that memorable radio hit onto cassette tape. Auto stop cassette player, AM/FM radio,Automatic level control recording, One-touch recording, Soft eject cassette door, Full-range speaker system, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM telescopic antenna, 110/220V dual voltage, Requires 4 x "D" batteries (not included).

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Sony Walkman Digital Tuning Weather FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the same item as the FX-290, now with a W added. Only difference is the absence of the TV audio band, which will be irrelevent next February. I ve had three of these walkmans in the past couple of years. One shattered upon impact to the ground. I didn't have the case on it, and with the other two the fast forward button, which I use quite a bit fell off.
That being said, this is probably the greatest walkman I ve owned. The radio cassette player is a dying breed and I m glad to see Sony put out a new version of an old favorite. With 35 hours on one AA battery, this is one of the great values. I still have hundreds of cassette tapes that I have taped from XM the last couple of years, and I still take my walks listening to those. Transferring to a CD is an option,but its too much of a bother. With the belt clip its so easy to just walk listening to a cassette, even though the sound quality is not as good as a CD,but it fits my purposes fine.
With AM and FM and all the presets, and a weather band this is a nice value for $30 and free shipping. I m glad I still have my other two units without the fast forward button. This is becoming a relic, and I want to make sure I have this walkman for some time to come. No MP3 for me. I m satisfied with this unit.

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Slim Design --- is slim enough to fit in a shirt pocket. Controls are all in-line for easy use Weather Band --- lets you listen up-to-the-minute weather from your local Weather Band broadcasts Digital Synthesized FM/AM Stereo Tuner --- provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations 1 "AA" Battery Operation --- provides hours of listening and makes the radio compact and inexpensive to use Digital Auto Preset Scanning --- at the press of a button, auto scan feature plays a few seconds of each memorized radio station, in sequence, to help you select stations for listening and set into memory 33 Station Preset Tuning (4WB/24FM/5AM) --- offers convenient one-button tuning of your choice of 7 TV, 4 WB, 24 FM stations and 5 AM stations Up to 35 Hours Extended Battery Life --- with 1 "AA" batteries is made possible by advanced technology that allows extended battery life beyond previous limits Mega Bass Sound System --- produces deep, rich bass tones for more pleasing overall sound Battery Level Indicator on LCD --- provides visible indication of battery power

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Coby CX-49 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player Review

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(More customer reviews)My Sony Walkman finally stopped playing tapes, although the radio still works, after many months of books on tape and radio that gets me through housework, gardening and other chores. But, the only cassette recorder I could find when I went to replace it was this Coby CX-49. Halfway through a book and desperate to keep going, I bought it. The radio never gets in my favorite station without static (the old half-dead Sony is about a billion times clearer) and after owning the Coby for six days, I was sitting still in a chair when suddenly the tape starts distorting - turns out that, despite fresh batteries, one of the spindles has stopped turning. And it never started again. Don't waste your money like I wasted mine. I am now scouring the web for a stash of Sony Walkman cassette players I can buy up and hoard, because Coby is no substitute.

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Coby's CX-49 Personal AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player provides convenient, no-frills, cassette playback, for a price it'd be difficult to complain about. Its lightweight, compact design features a built-in belt clip for portable use. Enjoy auto stop at the tape's end and a fully functional AM/FM tuner.

Stereo Cassette Playback Enjoy all your favorite cassettes at home or on the go, whether you're addicted to books on tape, picking up the latest underground cassette releases, or looking to revisit a box full of dusty mix tapes. The CX-49 features an auto-stop function, so it'll turn off at the end of each cassette rather than sit there wasting batteries.

AM/FM Tuner It's always nice to have options--tune into your favorite radio station when the tape's over with the built-in AM/FM radio tuner.

Belt Clip If you're doing some gardening, cleaning, or anything requiring two hands, just use the built-in belt clip to keep the CX-49 at your side.

Powering Options The CX-49 runs on two AA batteries (not included) for portable use, or you can pick up a 3V adapter to power it from a wall socket.

Headphones and Earbuds Included A pair of lightweight basic headphones are included, along with some earbuds for those who prefer in-ear listening. You can, of course, opt for your own favorites with the standard 3.5-mm output, or even take a line to your stereo's aux input.

What's in the Box Coby CX-49, headphones, and earbuds.

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Sony WM-FX195 Walkman AM / FM Stereo Cassette Player with Auto Shut-Off Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this walkman. I tend to be hard on this type of device -- going thru one every two years. I got sick of paying $30+ for this type of product so I started buying ultra cheap $10 brands. The sound quality was adequate for my needs. I listen to mostly educational tapes while riding my bike -- alternating with radio and sometimes music tapes. When I saw that for $10 more I could own a Sony i decided to give it a try. The extra $10 was worth it and I guess pays for the headphones. They produce great quality sound. The unit is well thought out in terms of design, switches etc. And I like the slimmer casing. I long for casings of yesteryear that were much better quality but it is on par with the models of today. I like the limit switch which prevents you from jacking up the sound to levels that damage hearing. It's easy to do with headphones. A word of warning to young people out there -- do that enough and you will be hard of hearing. I've experienced hearing loss from loud rock music and playing electric guitar. The first station I happened to listen to was classical and I could not believe how clear and full the sound was. A keeper. I notice early users from prior years did not like this model. They must have upgraded since then. (...)I was one of the first users of the original Sony walkman's in the early 80s and Sony continues a great tradition and I'm glad I decided to own one again.

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Sony's slim-design WM-FX195 stereo cassette player is portable enough--and, at under half a pound with batteries--light enough to go anywhere you do. In addition to playing tapes, the Walkman offers FM stereo and wideband AM radio reception. An anti-rolling mechanism maintains low wow and flutter by steadying the tape when you're running or walking, and an FM local/distant (DX) switch improves reception of fuzzy stations.The player's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) maintains an even volume level, guarding against unintended level increases and evening the output of musical passages that vary widely in level. A switch adjusts the sound to accommodate metal-oxide tapes, and Mega Bass produces deep, rich bass tones.Automatic shut-off (in playback mode) extends battery life and helps prevent both mechanical and tape wear by turning off unit at the end of each tape side. Finally, an anti-rolling mechanism maintains stable tape speed to minimize music-distorting "wow and flutter" while the player is in motion.Supplied MDR-026 over-ear headphones offer wide dynamic range and clear sound, and the unit also comes with a belt clip. Two AA batteries provide up to 25 hours of continuous tape playback (maximum, using Sony Alkaline batteries), or up to 55 hours of FM radio reception. And in case you don't keep count of the hours, a handy LED battery indicator warns you when it's time to switch.What's in the Box Cassette player, headphones, belt clip, and a user's manual.

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Sony WMFX465 Walkman Review

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(More customer reviews)Having had several other walkmans, I was extremely pleased with all of the features on this particular product. I especially like the more compact size, the extended battery life, and I've found the preset tuning easy to set and simple to use. I enjoy the TV tuning as an added bonus.

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TV/FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player. Dolby B Noise reduction, 20 preset stations. TV Sound, Digital Tuning, Auto Reverse cassette deck, World wide Tuner, Built in clock, high performance headphones included.Free carrying case or CD wallet w/purchase (in box)

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Sony WM-FX244 Walkman Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned two of these for the past 7 years, using them approx. 5 hours each day, 4 days a week in the elements. This thing is tough with the strongest AM reception I've ever come across. Pleased with the adapter and control placements. Only downside is with today's players it seems bulky.

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Made for motion, Sony's WM-FX244 Walkman Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player will keep your entertainment coming as you keep on going. Its new cool design will add slick style to your audio ensemble as you enjoy features like Sony's Mega Bass Sound System, 40 Station Preset Tuning (30FM/10AM), a Direct Band Selector, and up to 25 hours extended battery life (continuous tape playback). Additional features include a Battery Level Indicator on LCD, Stereo Cassette Playback, an Anti-Rolling Mechanism, Metal Tape Capability, AM Wide Band Tuning, an FM Local/Distant (DX) Switch, and an Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS). The WM-FX244 - get it and go!

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Sony WMFS497 Sports Walkman Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't be fooled by the word "Sports" in the name. This is an unwieldy item not suitable for use during running or walking. I was particularly disappointed because my last Sony Sports model was small, lightwieght, and survived my less than gentle handling for 5 years. Too bad they broke the mold.

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The WM-FS497 Sports Walkman from Sony has a heavy-duty aluminum die-castdesign to protect the Walkman from extreme conditions. It's water-resistant, andhas a built-in clock/stopwatch so you can time yourself during sportsactivities.
The digital synthesized AM/FM stereo tuner allows up to 20 preset stations: 15FM and 5 AM. It has a local/DX switch to either gather the strongest signalsonly, or bring in weaker signals more clearly.
The cassette player has auto reverse, auto shutoff, and an anti-roll mechanismto prevent shocks when you're moving. The mega bass has a "groove sound"position, for an even heavier sound. The Walkman is also metal tape compatible,and has an auto volume-limiting system to prevent hearing damage. The WM-FS497Sports Walkman plays for up to 22 hours on one set of batteries on tape mode.This portable cassette player includes sports stereo headphones.

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