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 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: $449.99
New (1) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $250.99
Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 37159
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 19.9 x 14.9 x 10
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ZS-X3CP
Model: ZS-X3CP
UPC: 027242594937
EAN: 0027242594937
ASIN: B000067G0L
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new in factory sealed box with full manufacturer's warranty, superb sound in style, digital AM/FM tuner, MP3 playback capability, plays hundreds of songs on a single CD, a must buy!!!
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Here's my list of deficiencies for this player July 4, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this for keeping my field season full of music. After 3 weeks of using this unit, here is my list of cons:
1) Takes about 1-4 seconds between MP3s; this is in addition to any silence that may be encoded on the MP3. 2) Only 15 seconds of skip protection. Most discman models offer much, much more. 3) No DC (auto) adapter like Sony models of old. 4) No remote. 5) Long load time (30+s for MP3 CDs if you have, say 6 directories). 7) No auto-power off. Bad for batteries. 8) Poor error correction for scratched CDs, particularly with MP3 playback. 9) Should be two shuffle options, all MP3s and those within the current directory.
I suppose these are the reasons that led to discontinuing of this player. Hopefully its successor (the ZS-XN30) will address some of these problems. I was bummed that it was within two weeks of purchasing this unit it was discontinued. As other reviewers say, it sounds great, generally works as it's supposed to, and it is fairly rugged.
Some MP3s fail to play on this nice looking unit. June 21, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really like the looks of this boombox. I like the integrated handle. Seems so much more sturdy than the flip up handles you find on most other boomboxes. I was able to play an MP3 CD that I created from files I had imported to my computer from my CD collection. That is the good news. The whole reason I bought it though was to record MP3 CDs from radio shows I recorded from the internet using Replay Radio. I can play these on my portable Panasonic MP3 player and my Nomad, but they would not play on this Sony. I had to return it. It looks like other manufactures are making MP3 boomboxes available. None as nice looking as this one, but looks aren't everything.
 Great Dorm Boombox! June 10, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this boombox for my dorm, and I love it! Not only is this the perfect boombox for the ultra-small dorm room, it's not heavy, easy to use, and nice looking. I particularly like the mp3 player because it plays the mp3s with CD quality sound. Playing mp3s on my computer just doesn't compare! Also, the display is really easy to see, especially in the dark since it stays lit (orange). Also, when the boombox is not in use, you can sit it upright on its backside so it takes up less floor/counter space. The radio reception is awesome, even in this building that normally muffles radio reception. The presets are very easy to set and navigate (20 FM & 10 AM)I highly recommend this boombox!
Excellent CD/Radio/MP3 Boombox May 23, 2004
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
looks, plays, and works amazing, a must buy!
great box. April 21, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I came to this box late. At first I tried buying the cheaper RCA model and it was a total disaster. Skipped constantly and wouldn't play after an hour. I brought back my RCA and picked this up for the extra cash. I am very happy with it. except for two tracks so far it has played everything I throw at it(and just needed to reformat those 2 to play) A co-worker also has the same box and also plays mp3 shows all the time with it. There is no better "boombox" mp3 player. That is the key so those complaiung it isn't like your Rio or walkman type mp3 player is missing the point here. There aren't many choices in boombox mp3 players and out of the lot this is definatly the best one. Now I use it in the car and no matter the road conditions so far it doesn't skip and works great. Now I listen to old time radio on the car ride to and from work and I am totally happy with it.
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