Sony WM-FS221 Sports Walkman Cassette Player | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: $199.99
New (1) Used (3) from $65.00
Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
MPN: WM-FS221
Model: WM-FS221
UPC: 027242578289
EAN: 0027242578289
ASIN: B000067FC5
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new in factory sealed blister pack with full manufacturer's warranty, superb life-like sound in style, a must buy!!!
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| Features:
| • | Ergonomic and durable Sports design with included action grip and belt clip | | • | Water-resistant seals help keep out water, moisture, and dirt | | • | Digital-synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides accurate, drift-free radio tuning with 40-station memory | | • | TV and weather band reception let you listen to TV channels 2 to 13 and up-to-the-minute weather | | • | Up to 32 hours extended battery life (continuous tape playback); 40 hours with radio |
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Product Description
Add music and more to your sports quest with Sony's WM-FS221 Sports Walkman Digital Tuning TV/Weather/AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player! Featuring a TV Tuner and Weather Band Function that allows you to listen to audio from TV channels 2-13, and up-to-the-minute local weather, this Water Resistant Sports Series Walkman pumps awesome sound. Listen to your favorite station with accurate drift-free Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner using 40 Station Preset Memory (7TV/4 Weather/24FM/5AM) for one-button tuning. Get the Walkman Player made for the outdoors - the WM-FS221.
Amazon.com Product Description
CDs are wonderful, but most people still have boxes of cassettes full of great music, much of it not out--or not owned--on CD. Sony's WM-FS221 Sports Walkman stereo cassette player lets you relive your cassette music when on the go. Its rugged Sports design is both stylish and durable, and the unit includes drift-free, digitally synthesized FM stereo--as well as wideband AM, TV (channels 2 to 13), and weather band (channels 1 to 7) reception. 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. Mega Bass produces deep, rich bass tones. Finally, an anti-rolling mechanism maintains stable tape speed to minimize music-distorting "wow and flutter" while the player is in motion. For the radio, 40-station preset tuning (with auto scan tuning) offers one-button tuning to your choice of seven TV stations, four weather-band stations, 24 FM stations, and five AM stations. An FM local/distant (DX) switch improves reception of fuzzy stations. Two AA batteries (not supplied) provide up to 32 hours (maximum) of continuous tape playback, or up to 40 hours of FM radio reception. An action grip with reflective cushion provides comfort and safety, while an included belt clip lets you wear the Walkman, freeing your hands for other activities. The player's water-resistant seals help keep out water, moisture, and dirt. What's in the Box
Cassette Walkman, MDR-W014LP headphones, belt clip, user's manual, warranty information.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Not the best player May 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I clean houses and listen to alot of books on tape. The product description states continuos play, I took this to mean auto-reverse and was not. It is too time consuming to always turn the tape over. The belt clip which I use is also in the same spot as the wrist holder with veclro straps and this interfears with the clip. Its not user friendly. Also I was always accidentally moving the volume up or down. It does play the cassettes well. TV reception only average. I used this for one week, ordered a different model from Ebay.
Sony WM FS221 Cassette Player January 20, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My last Walkman Cassette Player lasted twenty years, because it was simple and indestructable. This new model has got a lot of extra features that are a nice improvements over the older models. But, there are several design problems that make it less pleasant to use:
1. The battery life is a fraction of the older models because of the extra features, and
2. The on/off button is exposed to the easiest activation which results in the player unintentionally consuming battery power when not in use.
You definately have to be careful when you put it away or it will be dead then you next want to use it!
Sensitive buttons November 2, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this for working out at the gym. It has good sound, and is lightweight and comfortable to wear on my belt. But the buttons are very sensitive and the slightest bump will change the station. Also, when I pick it up in the morning I often find that it' has been accidentally turned on, and the batteries are low. There is a small "Hold" button on the front of the case that will lock in the controls, but this button is also very delicate and it can be easily bumped into the "off" position. I'd gladly spend a few dollars more and have controls that aren't so easily disturbed.
 I was impressed May 20, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
with all the features this thing offered for such a low price. I like the design and didn't even understand everything that it offered when I bought it. My only complaint is that it eats batteries. I use mine to listen to books on tape while cleaning the house and exercising. I hit the off button and lay the thing down to go to work but come back to it eight hours later and see that it came back on again and the battery indicator shows only half strength. I have learned to open the battery compartment and take one battery out when storing it. It's a bit of an inconvenience, but not an unsolvable problem.
 PERFECT AGAIN! April 2, 2003
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
ANOTHER GREAT SONY SPORTS PRODUCT... KEEP 'EM COMING - YOU WILL LOVE IT... AND ITS LIGHT! :-)
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