Sony SRF-M37V FM/AM/Weather/TV Radio Walkman with 25 Memory Presets by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony SRF-M37V FM/AM/Weather/TV Radio Walkman with 25 Memory Presets
Digital camera Review: Better Than Most
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this for use when walking my dogs. I wanted digital tuning in a small package. I tried the SRF-M37V along with several other similar radios and found it to be the best.Pros:
1)Small and sturdy. So light you will forget you're wearing it.
2)Excellent battery life. I am using a basic Walgreens battery and it has lasted for weeks.
3)Sound quality. Even with the base headphones that others here have criticised, this unit has excellent sound.
4)Lock out button so you don't accidently bump the unit and lose your station.
Cons:
1) Presets buttons are the same size and shape as the weather band button. When walking, I often will accidently hit it when I try to go by feel rather than having to look at the unit. The band button is slightly smaller and thus avoids this problem.
2)Reception is good, but not great. No other unit was measurably better. AM was weak at night, stronger during the day, FM would fade in and out a bit from time to time, and the weather band is very low volume. TV band is all but useless where I live.
3)Digital display isn't backlit. Hard to see at night unless you pass under a streetlight or use your flashlight.
In summary, it sounds good, is fairly inexpensive, is durable, and easy to carry. Give it a try!
Digital camera Review: Better than I expected
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a great little radio. I was looking for an AM/FM radio to run with because I found I wasn't running with CD's, the reason I bought a Sony Discman. It's too heavy to run with for just the radio. I wanted a radio with an armband, but after reading the product description and the reviews, I decided to go with this. For $25 plus about $6 for S&H (fyi - this little lightweight product came in a box that could hold 5 or 6 books; and I know it doesn't cost $6 to ship this), I was worried that the belt clip would be too flimsy and the reception not as good as promised. Both exceeded my expectations. Fabulous little gizmo. I don't need any more than the presets provided and the TV channels are a bonus. It only takes one AAA battery, so it truly is lightweight and is so small it doesn't flop around on my waist like my discman does. I'm worried about the battery dying in the middle of a run, but the AAA is small enough to take an extra in my pocket with no problem. I was running with it on a treadmill this morning and easily memorized the buttons so that I didn't have to look down. The volume is a dial, but I haven't had a problem with it increasing/decreasing accidentally. It also has a 'hold,' another bonus convenience for the price. I'm thinking about buying another one in case I lose/break this one; manufacturers are always discontinuing models, and I don't want to be without this great little gadget.Digital camera Review: Better than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
Pro: Small, long battery life, very clear AM, FM & TV receptions, easy to switch between channels.
Con: Large headphone and marginal weather station reception.
Overall I feel this radio is solid enough for everyday use.
Digital camera Review: Better than satisfactory
Summary: 4 Stars
This radio is quite nice. I use it while riding the bus to and from work and the sound is good; it is easy to use and the headphones are comfortable. The only downside is that the reception is not as good as I thought it would be.Digital camera Review: Beware!! No audio of TV stations with this product
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this product specifically to receive audio of the 3 TV stations playing at the health club I recently joined. When it arrived I noticed the "IMPORTANT FACT" in small print on the front, which stated that this product will not transmit audio of TV stations once the changeover from analog to digital goes into effect. This information should have been provided by Amazon at the outset so purchasers needing this feature could avoid the hassle of having to return the product.