Sony WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning
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Manufacturer: SonyBrand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Model: WM-FX290
Color: Silver
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
- Features a TV Audio Tuner and Convenient Weather Band
- Digital Synthesized FM / AM Tuner
- Operates Up to 35 Hours on 1 AA Battery (Not Included)
- Digital Auto Preset Scanning
- 40 Station Preset Tuning (7 TV / 4 WB / 24 FM / 5 AM )
Digital camera reviews of Sony WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning
Digital camera Review: A GOOD LITTLE WALKMAN, BUT....
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm someone who is "So 20th Century" when it comes to my audio media. I've always preferred the "natural" sounds of LP's and CD's as opposed to the more tinny sounds of MP3's. I also have a huge collection of cassettes, many of which are not available in CD format, and for which I do not have the equipment to convert to either CD or MP3 format. I bought this model a few years ago for a reasonably good price, back when they were phasing out portable cassette players for MP3 players.
Sound-wise, this has to be one of the best portable cassette players I've ever had, but it's not been without its share of problems. The rundown:
THE GOOD:
*Excellent sound quality.
*Also includes AM/FM radio and weather satellite station.
*Only requires one AA battery to operate (as opposed to at least 2 for other similar players), and can last a long time with that same battery.
*Easy-to-read LCD digital display.
*Battery indicator warning light. This is especially nice, considering with other models, you don't know when your batteries are low (or dead) until it's too late.
THE BAD:
*It does not come with a clip that you can attach to your belt or fanny pack. So, you either have to buy a separate clip for the unit to fit into, or carry it in your hand when you walk.
THE UGLY:
*The plastic in the case housing the player is made out of cheap material. Less than a year after I started using the Walkman, the door latch housing the battery compartment broke. Because it was a spring latch, the door no longer stays closed on its own. I would have thrown it out had it not been for the good sound quality. Instead, I've had to either rubber-band or scotch-tape the door to keep it closed and the battery from popping out.
All that being said - if you're still looking for a cassette Walkman good sound and can overlook the very obvious flaws - this would be the one to get!
Summary of Sony WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning
SONY WM-FX290 -- Carry all your entertainment in a shirt pocket with this great looking, great sounding, palm size FM / AM / TV / Weather Band Stereo Cassette Player. Mega Bass Sound System Battery Level Indicator on LCD Automatic Volume Limiter System ( AVLS ) FM Local / Distant ( DX ) Switch Digital LCD Display Carry Case with Belt Clip Color - SilverSmall 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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