Coby CX-9 Mini Digital AM/FM Stereo Pocket Radio by Coby
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Digital camera reviews of Coby CX-9 Mini Digital AM/FM Stereo Pocket Radio
Digital camera Review: Everything I needed
Summary: 5 Stars
This Coby radio does everything I need it to do, so I'm very happy. I have a Sirius radio mounted to the windshield of my motorcycle. I had my earphones plugged into it but it did not work out all that well. Adjusting the volume on the Sirius is not easy, nor does it go loud enough to hear at turnpike speed and above. I also couldn't stand the cord flapping in the wind or unplugging it to get off the bike. So I got this little gem and set the Sirius to broadcast on 88.1FM.I have the Coby clipped to the right forearm sleeve of my riding jacket and set to pick up the signal from the Sirius. It goes plenty loud. It has buttons that I can operate with gloves on, has digital tuning so the station doesn't drift. I have a set of Etymotic 6isolator earphones and the sound is decent. And it was only $13. Oh, and it also has a clock.Digital camera Review: Exactly what I had expected
Summary: 3 Stars
The other reviews I read prior to purchasing this product were very helpful and my expectations were met satisfactorily. I wasn't looking for anything state-of-the-art; just a simple AM/FM radio to take to the gym. This serves the purpose at an unbeatable price. The only negative aspect of my experience (which I had anticipated, thanks to a user comment): the earbuds broke after about a week. No big deal; just something to consider before purchasing.Digital camera Review: Excellent little radio.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this radio. I bought two, one for the house (I use it when I walk the dogs) and one for the car...you know those times when you're listening to something on the radio and you arrive at your destination and you just don't want to miss what's coming next? This radio gets superb reception. I can even pull in the San Diego AM station when other radios were weak. I love that you just hang it around your neck and go about your business. What a concept! Many people don't even realize it's a radio (the earbuds are so small). Sometimes I do use it with headphones for more comfortable listening.Digital camera Review: For weight (lightweight) alone, this is a good deal
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm giving this 4 stars for weight alone. I haven't found another am/fm so lightweight. Otherwise, I'd give it 2 as there is plenty wrong with this, but I bought another when I thought I lost the first one. No matter, if it's as fragile as purported, might as well have another on hand for the emergency kit. What's worse, I paid for shipping to get it here ASAP!
Here are my complaints about the first one:
1. One earbud went out almost immediately. I lived with the other, not realizing it would also go out. So, I had to buy earbuds.
2. The controls are such that if tucked into a fanny pack or breast pocket and you bump up against something, it turns on, wearing down the battery. (Hint: when the clock no longer registers, the batteries are failing.)
3. Once you lose the instructions you'll never again be able to set the clock!
All in all I've probably spent more on this little thing than if I'd originally bought something twice as expensive--I just couldn't find something quite this lightweight at the time, nor did I know the earbuds would fail. Still, I won't be returning my extra one but I wish I'd found my formerly "lost" one first.
Addendum 7/2006: The second one broke in so many ways almost immediately, I'm sorry to say. I was so depressed that I just set them (the newly broken, and the previously broken) aside rather than ranting or packing and returning. To get my portable radio fix I finally ended up with a couple of good items.
They are the Sony Walkman FM/AM SRF-59 (also very lightweight) and Sony headphones that I think came with it, but these say nothing but Sony and I don't have the packing slip handy.
I would like to strongly recommend lightweight headphones rather than earbuds as you can move the headphones all around (in other words, not directly over your ears) and still hear, whereas the earbuds must be inserted or they dangle with no set projectory.
In retrospect, had I waited to evaluate this product until the bitter end, I would have given it 2 stars max, but only because 1 of them worked for a while!
So, I was fooled twice and I hope my ignorance will help save you from a similar experience. Go for a Walkman or other long-tested brand.
Digital camera Review: Forget About It!
Summary: 1 Stars
Had this item for about 3 days and it fell apart. The earphone cables split out from their base making them completely unusable. Not a well made product. I would suggest not wasting your time or money on this one.