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(More customer reviews)STUFF I LIKED:
1) it has a radio! its awesome, so that if you get bored of CDs, theres always the radio there to listen to. reception was decent from where i was...some stations better than others. it even partially worked for a while underground in the subway lol.
2) sound quality in general is perfectly fine. it has enough options -the basics, play stop pause skip etc, and some program song things and random shuffle, intro, repeat, repeat all. im not that into hi tech stuff, so maybe to other people who are used to all sorts offancy buttons this may be a disappointment, but it was perfectly fine for me, perfectly servicable and adequate.
3) great anti-skip thing -45 seconds. it hasnt skipped at all so far with the antishock thing on, even running a bit. and you even have the option to turn it off if you want. pretty cool.
4) it has a "low battery" display thing to warn you.
THINGS I DIDNT LIKE:
1) the buttons are easy to reach cuz theyre in the front, but then if you try to put the discman in a bag or something the buttons get pressed by other things easily, so its best to just hold it in your hand which is kind of annoying. but thats just a minor thing
2) its rather on the bulky side, especially compared to super expensive new ultra slim models. its a tight fit into a really big jacket pocket. but its okay though.
3) personally i like the behind the ear headphones or earbuds or something, but this is traditional over your head earphones. theyre good quality though, the volume is fine, music doesnt get warped, perfectly servicable once again. it doesnt block out outside noise at ALL though, which can be annoying (especially on the subway). but theyre decent
4) sort of short battery life...my first set of new batteries got eaten up in about 6-7 hours...i dont know if thats considered good or bad, but ive heard of other discmans having battery lives of like 30 hours and such.
so overall, a really great buy...very affordable especially for all its features and stuff. i shopped around a lot before choosing this cd player, and im happy with my decision.
****EDITED FROM ABOUT A YEAR LATER****
okay, above was my review after owning this CD player for about a month. a year later, I realize it probably wasn't the best investment ever.
- It does have a sort of bulky cheap plastic feel to it, and after dropping it a few times (which i think is somewhat inevitable throughout the course of a year...), the clasp broke off, so now I use a big piece of duct tape to keep the cd player shut. That's fine though, it still works.
-The big easy-to-push buttons are still really annoying, so I always take the batteries out when putting the player into my bag.
- the anti-skip feature stopped working well. When I run, I just listen to the radio, because now the feature only lets me listen to 45 seconds of CD music before it starts skipping with a vengeance. Since I plan to run for more than 45 seconds, the feature is rather useless for running purposes, but still decent for bumpy busrides or just walking. The radio is still fine after a year.
-The display has gone kaput. You can still see the minutes, but the little lines that make up the numbers for the seconds have disappeared one by one throughout the year.
So overall, probably not the best buy, especially for durability, but it still works sort of, and I am somewhat attached to it despite its shortcomings.
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The Memorex MD5585-03 is a personal CD player which plays audio CDs, plus CD-R and CD-RW discs. This simple and affordable CD player sports a bass boost system which produces a richer sound, especially when using headphones. The MD5585 offers a forty-five second anti-skip system, perfect for those who listen to their player while jogging, walking or commuting on the bumpy bus. It is possible to hook up this player to a home stereo or boom box via the line-out jack. With the right optional equipment, the MD5585 would be a nice option for those wishing to use their personal CD player as a CD car stereo. With four play modes (normal, repeat, shuffle and twenty-four track program) there are many options to listen to your favorite CDs. The full digital LCD display will keep you up-to-date on track and time information.
In addition to the quality CD player, the MD5585 also offers a FM/AM receiver. Tune into your favorite radio stations as you commute or exercise. With ten FM and ten AM presets, choosing your most listened to stations is a cinch. Much like the CD player, this radio receiver offers a deep bass sound.
The player runs on two AA batteries, either alkaline or rechargeable. Typical alkaline batteries will last for approximately twenty hours. For unlimited listening, use the included AC adaptor. Other notable features include: resume, 8X digital oversampling and a one-bit D/A converter. The casing is heat-resistant and the casing's color is a modern black and silver.
What's in the Box Memorex MD5585-03 personal CD player, stereo headphones, user's manual and a ninety day warranty.
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