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Summary: Not very impressed
Review: I have started running and was interested in finding a small radio to bring on my runs. I tried this one out from the local store and was very disappointed. The reception for me was horrible. Stations that I could get clearly on my car radio were barely audible above the static in the headphones. I preferred using the belt clip to the arm band, but the belt clip wasn't very tight so as I was running, it would slip off my shorts and fall to the ground. Also the headphone cord was barely long enough to be able to run comfortably while its at my waist. The final thing that contributed to my dislike of this product was that the volume control was located kind of on the corner of the unit. When it was fastened on my short at my waist, I could easily bump the volume control and the volume would skyrocket. Overall, I thought this model was poorly built, but I could have dealt with all the idiosyncrasies of the product if the reception had at least been fair. Within a week of buying this product, I returned it to the store for a full refund.
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Summary: Poor Reception /Volume knob broken in days
Review: I had the prior Sony model and it was just ok but I liked the armband.This one has worse reception than the old. But worse yet, it is made such that if you snag the radio on something the volume control knob easily breaks off. Don't waste your money. I am now looking for a regular small radio that I can out in a pouch while exercising.
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Summary: I too wish I had read these reviews
Review: I bought this radio primarily for use in my gym. What a disappointment. From the moment I turned it on, I knew it was not a keeper. There is audible background hiss even with the volume turned all the way down. As you turn the volume up, the hiss gets louder. Once the volume is high enough to drown out the hiss, the radio is too loud. Don't buy it.
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Summary: I wish I'd read these reviews before I bought one
Review: The reception is poor, the controls are difficult to operate, the armband is OK but awkward. Fortunately at the gym where I work out they have their own frequencies matched with the six TV screens arrayed at one side of the largest work-out area, and this gizmo works fine there. But when I use the Walkman when I'm running or walking outdoors, I get a delightful variety of staticky stations. Scott Morrison
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Summary: Good Features but poor reception
Review: I bought this radio to use at the gym. That was a big mistake because it doesn't work at the gym. The reception is so poor that any ...radio will beat it.
so if plan to use it outside is a good choice, but not at the gym
I just returned it to the store and got another one for half the price, and it work fine at the gym.
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Summary: Good radio with flaws
Review: I bought this to replace my previous Sony sports walkman radio. This radio has several deficiencies compared to the old Sony design. 1. The WB (weather band) button looks exactly like the other radio presets. But if you press it, sorry, you're in a new "mode" and you can't get back to your other preset stations without some effort. I would much rather have a sixth preset button. 2. The battery case frequently snaps ajar. The batteries then come loose and I lose all presets. 3. The volume wheel is right next to my arm when I'm using the radio, so I frequently am adjusting the volume inadvertently. I would really like Sony to redesign this product to make it more useful.
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Summary: Overpriced and mediocre
Review: ...This radio not only is designed half-handedly, its ergonomics are faulty - especially using a round switch for the volume - which does not lock - and the quality in general is mediocre.
Reception is ok at best, and noisy normally. The Weather Band barely manages to receive any signal and the TV band gets only 13 channels, instead of scanning.
Before I bought this radio I thought Sony may have something special; with this cheaply made, high priced radio, I am certain it is gone. They are just like any other company.
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Summary: SRFM80V Opinion
Review: Works great. Nice to have so many presets on AM, FM, TV and weather bands. FM is crisp and clear. TV and AM are fine. A note of caution: You'd better plan on purchasing a MNiH battery charger and a couple of pairs of aaa batteries. This thing eats alkaline aaa cells. A nice feature is the sound goes dead and it just starts clicking when the batteries are too weak to power the unit. You don't lose all your station presets right away. ASAP change the batteries at that point. Happy listening.
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Summary: Sony user
Review: PRO (principle only, other goodies not listed here):
1. Digital tuning with 5 memory keys like modern automobile radio. Very convient to change channel.
2. Ergonomic in shape and in color: Comfortable to wear. Bright white blending with "warning" orange color make it easy to find if lost in couch or bed or somewhere(I am heavily nearsighted).
CON (principle only, other goodies not listed here):
1. Display and keys are not glowing in the dark.
2. All keys (Key 1 to 5; key "wb"; key "band") are the same shape, same spacing, not glowing, that make wrong key pressing easily. Also, as above, display not glowing. That mean need to turn on the light to see and to make key correction.
3. This radio does make static noise when near computer, near lamp, near TV, near electric stove, near any thing that have electrical frequency.
4. This radio does not have signal stablizer like in automobile radio. That mean need to move around often to catch the signal strength. Three stars for appreciation of engineering devoting to make this device although it is not a good represent for admirable Sony.
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Summary: The worst!
Review: Without a doubt, the worst "walkman" I have ever purchased. I bought the item on a Friday evening, went for one run on Saturday, and returned it within 24 hours!!!! I found the volume control was placed in a horrible spot, the headphone jack continuously pulled out of the player, and the armband was poorly designed, allowing the radio to keep sliding down. Almost every piece of electronics I own is Sony, but this does not live up to its namesake I went out a purchased a Philips PSA (the nike one), and it is unbelievable, the right size, the armband is tight, and the volume control is not in the way....
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