Sony TCM-929 Pressman Desktop Cassette Recorder with Automatic Shut-Off Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had one of these since 1993. It's perfect. It's a tape player and recorder, and that's it.
It never jams on a good tape. It's perfect at what it does.

Being an audiobook lover I use it to listen to my books around the house and it has had a lot of use!
Unlike units that have CD players, the tape is the focus, not an afterthought.
Also, it's far superior to tape units that switch sides for you, because they often switch sides at the least resistance, not necessarily the end of the tape.
In summation, this is the tape audiobook listener's friend for reliable, no trouble, listening for hours and hours and years to come..

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This Sony TCM-929 Desktop Cassette Recorder is a modern, detailed and feature-rich cassette recorder for the home or office. With a built-in microphone and speaker, the recorder is ready to record your thoughts, exam reviews, important reminders and novel ideas. The retractable handle is a plus for those carting the recorder around school, or from meeting to meeting. The three-digit tape counter, one touch recording and pause control all ensure that you have all the features necessary to make editing and recording an easy and fruitful process. The TCM-929 comes with a microphone jack should you need to attach a more dynamic microphone. There is also a headphone jack for those studying in the library or coffee shop. The recorder runs on the included AC adaptor or with four, AA batteries. When using Sony's Alkaline batteries, you can expect up to eight and a half hours of operation. To help you save battery life, Sony has installed a full automatic shut-off in this recorder. This feature operates all the major buttons, including play, fast forward, record and rewind. Should these buttons remain pressed for a certain amount of time, the recorder will automatically shut-off them off, saving not only valuable battery life, but also critical mechanical wear. The TCM-929 is an efficient and feature-filled cassette recorder.
What's in the Box
Sony TCM-929 Desktop Cassette Recorder, AC adaptor, user's manual and a ninety day warranty.

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Panasonic SC-HC30 Compact Stereo System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this sleek Panasonic Stereo System primarily to use with my IPOD and the IPhone that I have pre-ordered. I am using it in the kitchen and it takes up very little space on the counter since it is only 3-4 inches deep. For it's size, it produces a rich sound and the clarity of the speakers is superb. It has a full-function remote with buttons for many features that I'm sure I'll never use that others might appreciate. In addition to the remote, there are buttons for the main functions on top of the system that can be easily memorized (by placement) and accessed.

After attaching the AM and FM antennas, the various stations were easy to preset and sounded good.I have yet to play the CD player, however with the IPOD, I don't really plan on using it much.The system can be mounted to the wall if you want to put holes in your walls and have the power chord hanging down from it, however it takes up so little space, I didn't really feel the need.

The system looks high-tech and it sounds great.The bass sounds much better than you would expect given the slimness of the speakers.It has an AUX-In port on the back of it if you have an MP3 player as well.The only minor negative is accessing the IPOD dock.The first thing you need to do is hit the IPOD button which slides the front panel to the right exposing the IPOD dock.Once open, it has a lever that needs to be pushed and then it tilts out toward you for easy removal.While not difficult, it all takes time which I'm a little concerned about when I get my IPhone and I hear it ring. If you leave the IPOD dock open the silver CD portion of the front panel covers more than half of the right speaker and there is a noticable difference in sound.

All in all, I'm very happy with it and when not in use, it just sits there and looks cool!If you are only concerned about the quality of sound, I'd suggest a boom box with larger speakers such as the Sony MHC-EC69i Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System which is much cheaper, has an additional 60 watts and has a deeper bass sound that fills up a room (I have one of these as well).

7/19/10 UPDATE: Received my pre-ordered IPhone 4 and it is not compatible with the dock in the Panasonic.It displays "NODEVICE" despite being snuggly fit into place.Plan B: Buy an IPOD dock and an audio cable and plug it into the AUX port on the back of the unit.Still sounds great!

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Designed for iPod and iPhone users who want to enjoy their favorite songs with high quality sound at home, the compact Panasonic SC-HC30 home stereo system features a dedicated iPod dock that allows quick, easy connection of an iPod without the need for a cable. The remote control can be used to select music stored in the iPod, and music on the iPod can also be used for the wake-up timer. It's designed with a center sliding door, in a sleek glossy finish, and the motorized door slides opens, allowing the user to insert a music CD or an iPod.

The compact Panasonic SC-HC30 stereo system with integrated iPod dock (shown with no iPod below).

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NAXA NX-207LQ Blue Portable CD Cassette Player Recorder Stereo Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this primarily for non-Ipod mp3 use. Hard to believe this really retails for $129.00. All plastic. Sound is ok, no bass adjustments. At first it did sound tinny, but got better the longer it was on. Pretty color!! Overall is ok, glad I didnt pay full price, I would have beed extemely disappointed.

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Blue AM/FM Stereo Radio Cassette Player/Recorder

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JVC RC-EZ31 Portable Boombox with CD Player, Cassette Deck, and AM/FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)This boombox does what I wanted:I can copy CDs onto blank cassette tapes so that I can easily play them in my car (no cd player in my older car!).Also able to play from my large collection of aging tapes--hate to have all those goldie-oldies unavailable to me.The sound quality is good and all buttons user-friendly.I can also play CDs that I have created on it without problems.The copy says it ships "from Amazon" but it arrived in a rather beat-up flimsy plain brown box.It was protected with air bags and was OK, but the packaging could have been a little stronger.

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Compact and affordable, the JVC RC-EZ31 boombox is a great fit for tailgaters, picnics, parties, and a host of other activities. The device is outfitted with a stylish black housing that holds a CD player, cassette deck, AM/FM radio, and a pair of full-range speakers. The chassis looks good and holds up durably to outdoor use, but also fits effortlessly in a bedroom or office setting. Users will groove to the unit's solid range of compatible listening formats, which includes audiocassettes, CDs, and self-made CD-R and CD-RW discs. And should listeners want to enjoy a DJ's playlist or NPR program, they can turn to the analog AM/FM tuner, which includes 10 FM and 10 AM presets for easy and quick station access.
The boombox also offers a number of essential CD functions, including 20-track programming, random play, and CD synchro-start recording, which coordinates the first few seconds of CD playback with the cassette deck's record button. The system's solid audio performance stems not just from its quality speakers (with 2-watt-per-channel output), but also its 1-bit digital-to-analog converter, which ensures a crisp, clean signal. Other features include a backlit LCD display, a headphone jack for private listening, and a full-function remote control that operates the unit from a distance.
Appropriately for a portable player, the boombox offers a fold-down carrying handle for easy transport. The device also carries a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor.
What's in the box
RC-EZ31 boombox, remote control, AC power cord, user's manual.

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NAXA NX-207LQ Red Portable CD Boombox AM FM Radio Cassette Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this for my work as an esl tutor.
I am delighted with the quality of sound and the ease of use.
The Cd payer functions perfectly and I can find the tracts fairly easily. No portable CD player I have ever seen gives the specific individual tracts but it does show the main one and the pause /play is very easy to work.
The recorder is also excellent for both playing and recording.
All this comes in a bright cheerful faux lacquer finish.
I would highly recommend and it was shipped carefully and arrived rapidly : something I needed as I was starting a new corporate coaching assignment.
All in all a terrific purchase.

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Model: NX-207LQ BLUE (red is on back order from the factory)If one color is sold out, we will ship the color we have in stock.Condition: NewDescription:* AM/FM Stereo Radio Cassette Player/Recorder* Top Loading Compact Disc Player* 16/19 Track Programmable Memory* LCD Digital Display* Soft-eject Cassette Door/CD Cover* Random, Pause & Repeat Functions* Auto-stop Cassette Mechanism* Rotary Volume Control* Telescopic FM Antenna* Headphone Jack* Dynamic High Performance Speakers* FM Stereo Light Indicator* AC/DC Operation* UL Listed* Lacquer Color Finish

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