Customer Reviews:
 Works well, but not very durable October 19, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
All the electronic functions on this are fine, just what you'd expect from Sony. Where it fails is the hardware. Sooner or later the handle starts coming apart. Planned obsolesence or poor design, who can tell? If you never put it in luggage or your pocket, and and just hold it in your hand, it will last much longer.
Also, it is designed to keep out water--which is great. But if you have arthritis or just week hands, it can be harder to open than many jars, especially as it gets older. The display is pretty dim too, so it would be almost impossible for someone with impared vision to use, what with all the menus involved in tuning the radio and setting stations.
With all that said, it's a pretty good machine. It just could be more durable and user-friendly.
 The best I have ever had May 9, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have not encountered any of the problems other reviewers have had. To prevent the screen becoming scratched, put a piece of clear Scotch tape over it. True, the strap is bulky, but you don't have to hold it; I loop it through my pants belt with the controls facing upwards, then I can control everything with one finger without even looking at the unit. I wear it all day long and love it. I have noticed that it is very complicated to enter programs into the memory, but I just keep it at the stations on MA, FM & TV that I like the most. The station memories remain intact while you change batteries, and mine have always worked perfectly, irrespective of which disc I am playing. Perhaps I just get the good ones, but I am on my 5th one, having used and given away as gifts the others, which never failed to work perfectly, after being constantly bumped, dropped and splashed on. I cannot find anything else made by anyone else that comes near this quality. Keep your receipt; If you get a defective one, return it and try another. This is America! Way to go, Sony!
small hands beware April 27, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are a person who has small hands be advised that this product will be hard to lock the cd cover. Additionally the hand strap which is not visible in the picture will not really adjust to small hands.
 Can only be held by hand April 3, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I did not see anywhere when I bought this product that it only fits on the back of my hand. It is very cumbersome and hard to
use, constantly in the way. I truly do not like it at all and would not recommend it to anyone unless they never move their hands.
 This Thing Rocks January 15, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Almost everything about this cd player rocks. Its easy to use, has great sound and battery life, and has tons of bells and whistles. I found only two things wrong with it.
First, the strap can be an inconvenience. Its helpful when you're on the go jogging , so if thats all you'll use it for, this is no bother. But if you multi-task with it, it can get in the way. Storing it is hard, and it starts to hurt your hand if you wear it for too long. It's not removable, either.
The other problem also has to do with the strap, and dosent apply to most people, including me. If you're left handed, it dosent work. These are the only problems I found...
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