Sony Walkman Digital Tuning Weather FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player (Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: $29.95
New (4) from $29.95
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 479
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 1.1 x 4.5
MPN: WMFX290W
Model: WMFX290W
UPC: 027242735408
EAN: 0027242735408
ASIN: B001407E86
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| 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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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
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 a great walkman July 28, 2008
Richard Kaplan (Bloomsburg, Pa United States)
49 out of 49 found this review helpful
This is the same item as the FX-290, now with a W added. Only difference is the absence of the TV audio band, which will be irrelevent next February. I ve had three of these walkmans in the past couple of years. One shattered upon impact to the ground. I didn't have the case on it, and with the other two the fast forward button, which I use quite a bit fell off.
That being said, this is probably the greatest walkman I ve owned. The radio cassette player is a dying breed and I m glad to see Sony put out a new version of an old favorite. With 35 hours on one AA battery, this is one of the great values. I still have hundreds of cassette tapes that I have taped from XM the last couple of years, and I still take my walks listening to those. Transferring to a CD is an option,but its too much of a bother. With the belt clip its so easy to just walk listening to a cassette, even though the sound quality is not as good as a CD,but it fits my purposes fine.
With AM and FM and all the presets, and a weather band this is a nice value for $30 and free shipping. I m glad I still have my other two units without the fast forward button. This is becoming a relic, and I want to make sure I have this walkman for some time to come. No MP3 for me. I m satisfied with this unit.
cassette player sony walkman August 16, 2008
M. lahaise (seattle wa usa)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
for all of us who insist on using cassette tapes, this is the only one to have. unlike the cheaper models, this one works and it works well and it takes only one AA battery, which for lasts 30+ hours. why I didn't purchase one of these sooner I have no idea. kudos to Sony for keeping them available.
Sony Walkman Digital Tuning Weather FM/AM Stereo Cassette Player (Silver)
Hard to find cassette player. August 15, 2008
P. Demars
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Thanks for offering this item. They are really hard to find. It is compact and light-weight and requires only one battery. Very satisfied.
Best cassette player around! September 18, 2008
Kat
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the second Sony Cassette player I've ordered. I love it. It only uses one AAA battery; and it has a long life. Also, the sound is great. I'm ordering this one as a backup.
Walkman review August 29, 2008
jmb
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is just what I wanted. I am completely satisfied with this portable cassette player.
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