Panasonic RQA200 AM/FM Personal Stereo with Built In Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)(After using this little player/recorder on a daily basis, I'm raising my rating to 4 stars. It's light, rugged and, best of all, adequate to the task of accompanying my daily walks without requiring the use of headphones. Since this is no doubt the end of the line for stereo mini-cassette recorder/players by any manufacturer, I'd probably buy another just for back-up.)
Walkman-style players are a dime a dozen. So what attracted me to this particular model was its ability to record reasonably high quality live music in stereo. The unit is the same size as the one I'm replacing--an Aiwa--which costs about 40% more.
There are a few nice features on the Panasonic--the battery power indicator and built-in speakers that are actually usable--but not enough to atone for the loss of my Aiwa. The silvery face makes it less practical for "stealth" recordings, tuner sensitivity and selectivity are atrocious, it lacks auto reverse and, most significantly, despite the claims of stereo recording, Panasonic neither supplies a mini-stereo microphone nor offers a purchasable one. If you can find the Aiwa, pick it up for the extra 40%. Otherwise, a Sony mini-disc, though considerably more expensive, is probably your best bet.

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The AM/FM tuner ensures crisp reception, while the full-function cassette deck plays your favorite tapes and records important messages. Dual speakers and the built-in condenser microphone provide enhanced playback and recording. There is an external microphone jack for advanced recording. The RQ-A200 features up to 24 hours of playback and 20-hour recording with two AA batteries. The package includes headphones with large ear pads, built-in hook for strap and hand strap.

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