Sony Walkman Digital Tuning Weather FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player (Silver)
from: Sony
Price: $29.95
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Product Description:
Why settle for anything less than a Walkman?Slim and lightweight, the WM-FX290 is compact enough to fit in your shirt pocket, but that doesn't stop it from boasting a host of great features. One "AA" battery is enough to power it for up to 35 hours, and the tuner includes FM, AM, and weather bands. It has 40 station presets, and digital auto preset scanning. Includes Mega Bass(R) Sound System and a digital LCD Display. Plus, you get some great accessories, like MDR-023 stereo headphones and a carry case with belt clip. For mobile music on a more traditional slant, the Sony WM-FX290W offers more than you expect and lives up to the Walkman(R) brand of excellence.Battery Level Indicator on LCD provides visible indication of battery power Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) automatically adjusts music passages that vary widely, for improved listener comfort and clear sound FM Local/Distant (DX) Switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations Digital LCD Screen indicates radio station frequency, preset status and cassette operation Carry Case with Belt Clip lets you conveniently wear your Walkman(R) unit while walking or during other activities
Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted May 22, 2008:
Why settle for anything less than a Walkman? Slim and lightweight, the WM-FX290 is compact enough to fit in your shirt pocket, but still boasts plenty of great features. Along with the cassette player, enjoy AM, FM, and Weather band radio wherever you find yourself. Use the carry case and belt clip for hands-free use while walking or during other activities.
AM/FM/Weather Band Radio
Use the Weather band to listen to up-to-the-minute weather from your local Weather Band broadcasts. A digital synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides the most accurate drift-free tuning, and the FM Local/Distant (DX) switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations.
Enjoy 33 preset stations for one-button tuning to your choice of seven TV, four WB, 24 FM stations, and five AM stations. Finally, use Digital Auto Preset Scanning to play a few seconds of each stored radio station in sequence before you make up your mind.
Power to Play
Enjoy up to 35 hours of extended battery life with 1 AA battery. The battery level indicator on the digital LCD provides visible indication of battery power. The WM-FX290 also boasts Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS), which can automatically adjust the volume of music passages that vary widely, for improved listener comfort and clear sound. The Mega Bass sound system provides deep, rich bass tones for more pleasing overall sound.
What's in the Box
Sony Walkman Digital Tuning Weather FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player (Silver), MDR-023 stereo headphones, carry case with belt clip
Why settle for anything less than a Walkman?Slim and lightweight, the WM-FX290 is compact enough to fit in your shirt pocket, but that doesn't stop it from boasting a host of great features. One "AA" battery is enough to power it for up to 35 hours, and the tuner includes FM, AM, and weather bands. It has 40 station presets, and digital auto preset scanning. Includes Mega Bass(R) Sound System and a digital LCD Display. Plus, you get some great accessories, like MDR-023 stereo headphones and a carry case with belt clip. For mobile music on a more traditional slant, the Sony WM-FX290W offers more than you expect and lives up to the Walkman(R) brand of excellence.Battery Level Indicator on LCD provides visible indication of battery power Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) automatically adjusts music passages that vary widely, for improved listener comfort and clear sound FM Local/Distant (DX) Switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations Digital LCD Screen indicates radio station frequency, preset status and cassette operation Carry Case with Belt Clip lets you conveniently wear your Walkman(R) unit while walking or during other activities
Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted May 22, 2008:
Why settle for anything less than a Walkman? Slim and lightweight, the WM-FX290 is compact enough to fit in your shirt pocket, but still boasts plenty of great features. Along with the cassette player, enjoy AM, FM, and Weather band radio wherever you find yourself. Use the carry case and belt clip for hands-free use while walking or during other activities.
 Slim enough to fit in a shirt pocket. |
 Along with the cassette player, enjoy AM, FM, and Weather band radio wherever you find yourself. |
 Digital LCD indicates radio station frequency, preset status, and cassette operation. |
AM/FM/Weather Band Radio
Use the Weather band to listen to up-to-the-minute weather from your local Weather Band broadcasts. A digital synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides the most accurate drift-free tuning, and the FM Local/Distant (DX) switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations.
Enjoy 33 preset stations for one-button tuning to your choice of seven TV, four WB, 24 FM stations, and five AM stations. Finally, use Digital Auto Preset Scanning to play a few seconds of each stored radio station in sequence before you make up your mind.
Power to Play
Enjoy up to 35 hours of extended battery life with 1 AA battery. The battery level indicator on the digital LCD provides visible indication of battery power. The WM-FX290 also boasts Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS), which can automatically adjust the volume of music passages that vary widely, for improved listener comfort and clear sound. The Mega Bass sound system provides deep, rich bass tones for more pleasing overall sound.
What's in the Box
Sony Walkman Digital Tuning Weather FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player (Silver), MDR-023 stereo headphones, carry case with belt clip
Features:
- Digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with weather band
- 33-station preset tuning with Auto Preset Scanning
- Mega Bass sound system; automatic volume limiter system (AVLS)
- Up to 35 hours playback on a single AA battery
- LCD features battery level indicator
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- don't buy one
this walkman was a big disappointment. it is much too complicated to program. it produces electrical interference constantly. the unit is always dropping from the belt holder. a real bummer.
Rating: 
- Excellent little player
As a person who seems to be stuck in the past as far as electronic doo dads, this was a happy purchase for me.I have an extensive collection of cassette music and books on tape.My other player got lost in some black hole and I couldn't find a replacement anywhere in town.
The buttons are easy to manuever and locate and the sound is good.I was especially impressed with how long the 1 battery the player requires has lasted through a week of listening to the radio and listening to a rather ... Read More
Rating: - Walkman
Excellent product. I recommend the Walkman to anybody interested in a compact cassette player with AM/FM weather capability.
Rating: - great for audio books
I really enjoy listening to audio books while gardening or walking the dog, and it is getting harder and harder to find walkmen that are cassette players.I bought 2 for that reason because I think cassette players are going to be obsolete soon and unavailable. And I have a lot fewer problems with tapes that CDs when I am walking around. I prefer earbuds to headphones so I replace the small headphones that come with unit. The sound quality is fine, it runs on a single AA battery for a long time so ... Read More
Rating: - Hunt Has Ended
My hunt for an easy to use inexpensive radio has ended.
I have had this radio for a month and do a lot of outdoor work around the house. Finding a portable radio that won't cost an arm and leg but that can stand up to outdoor rigor has been tough.
Its great, perfect fit.
- don't buy onethis walkman was a big disappointment. it is much too complicated to program. it produces electrical interference constantly. the unit is always dropping from the belt holder. a real bummer.
- Excellent little playerAs a person who seems to be stuck in the past as far as electronic doo dads, this was a happy purchase for me.I have an extensive collection of cassette music and books on tape.My other player got lost in some black hole and I couldn't find a replacement anywhere in town.
The buttons are easy to manuever and locate and the sound is good.I was especially impressed with how long the 1 battery the player requires has lasted through a week of listening to the radio and listening to a rather ... Read More
- WalkmanExcellent product. I recommend the Walkman to anybody interested in a compact cassette player with AM/FM weather capability.
- great for audio booksI really enjoy listening to audio books while gardening or walking the dog, and it is getting harder and harder to find walkmen that are cassette players.I bought 2 for that reason because I think cassette players are going to be obsolete soon and unavailable. And I have a lot fewer problems with tapes that CDs when I am walking around. I prefer earbuds to headphones so I replace the small headphones that come with unit. The sound quality is fine, it runs on a single AA battery for a long time so ... Read More
- Hunt Has EndedMy hunt for an easy to use inexpensive radio has ended.
I have had this radio for a month and do a lot of outdoor work around the house. Finding a portable radio that won't cost an arm and leg but that can stand up to outdoor rigor has been tough.
Its great, perfect fit.
