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I'll make this quick and simple: I've purchased 3 of these products (twice for my father and one for my mother) and 2 out of 3 have broken down within its first year of purchase.Is that worth $50+. No.Also, I have a had hard time figuring out how to tune this thing. Walkman should be made very user-friendly. My parents have had a hard time with it and as did I.
I would strongly advise against paying 90$+ for this machine because it is the lower tier and doesn't sound great and you can find it for under half the price anywhere else. I have noticed that Sony had two tiers of walkman when they were still producing them; a high-end one (including, for example, the Sony WM FS566) and a low-end one (including, for example, the Sony EX190). If you have had good experience with their lower-tier, you could buy this, but as of 04/11/09 Frys has it for 29.99 and Jandr for 34.95 (NOT refurbs). The national blue- and- yellow place has this product for 39.99 -- and none of these are refurbs or anything. EDIT: Sony has it for $29.99 as of 04/12/09
There is nothing like an inexpensive, good-time.And that is what this Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning gives.But careful with that apparatus.One drop to the floor or ground and it's functionality could be gone.But you are much more sensitive than I. much more careful too.Clutsy me. The last model of this make which I had, I dropped and POP went the door to the battery compartment: broken.So let this review sit like a pancake on your plate: use with care least you get fat hubris and drop your model like I dropped mine.The Sony WM-FX290 is an inexpensive buy but sensitive if you are mean.Another way of saying this is, is: The unit is economical, but if you drop it, it won't "cheep."
I received my cassette player in a timely manner and am now enjoying books on tape when I work out. The radio works well also.
Whether listening to tape or radio, even maximum volume is very low. Useless for listening on bus or busy street. Waste of money.
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