Features:
- Two 4-inch full-range stereo speakers
- AM/FM stereo tuner
- Programmable 22-track CD memory
- 1-button record
- 1-year limited warranty
Description:
Though this little nipper might not have the barking volume and biting features of some of the bigger boomboxes on the market, it's cute enough to make you want to take it everywhere and small enough to easily go with you. Sporting a durable silver plastic casing that's accented in royal blue, the RP-7968 packs a lot of power in an attractive package. The machine has three basic functions: CD player, cassette recorder/player, and AM/FM stereo radio. The CD player has all the features you'd expect from a model in this category--the ability to pause a track, skip forward and back, and review or cue through individual tracks. In addition, the RP-7968 has a shuffle feature that will randomly pick songs for you. A repeat function allows you to hear one favorite song over and over or to repeat the whole CD. When you use both the shuffle and repeat features together, the RP-7968 continues to play as long as the power holds out. One drawback we discovered was that the unit is surprisingly susceptible to skips when you move it during CD play. The cassette feature on this unit offers standard playback, as well as recording from either CD or radio. However, it does not offer a built-in microphone or an external microphone jack. The radio portion is limited by manual (as opposed to digital) tuning and a tiny frequency legend, but RCA's Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) helps bring in those hard-to-find stations. The machine also offers an intuitive Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS) button in lieu of Tone, Bass, and Treble knobs. There are two built-in, clear-sounding 4-inch speakers that, at full volume with DBBS, were a little overwhelmed by the internal amplifier. If you'll be using this unit in the den or the workplace, it's likely to have everything you need. Pros:
- Small, lightweight construction
- Attractive design
- Easy, intuitive operation
Cons:
- CD player skips easily when moved
- Difficult to find exact frequencies with radio's manual tuner
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