Panasonic RQSW44V Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Yellow)

• Water resistant with rubber-cushioned body and twist lock
• Large LCD display
• AM/FM digital tuner with 20 presets (10 AM, 10 FM)
• Up to 25 hours' playback on a single AA battery
• Includes lightweight headphones, 4 AA batteries, and a detachable belt clip

I bought this puppy about three months ago and haven't stopped using it since I took it out of the package. Aside from it's sporty yet stylish aesthetic, it functions like a dream! The digital "hold" button is my favorite feature (it's great to be able to toss it into a backpack and not have to worry about having the radio turned on after a little bit of josteling).

The only reason it didn't get a five-star rating from me is because the headphones that come with the Shockwave leave something to be desired. During my morning run I was constantly forced to reposition them; the headband kept slipping off or an ear piece would wriggle out. Maybe it's just the shape of my head. . . . Still, I love the Shockwave and would highly reccommend it.

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I have owned one for four months. I have mixed feeling

about it. It is a very durable walkman. I accidentally dropped it twice on concrete and there was no damage. Everything

worked fine on the walkman. My battery and cassette did not fly out upon impact. I am rough on my walkmans, which is

why I brought this Panasonic. The battery compartment is inside the cassette compartment, which prevents the battery

from coming out upon impact. The cassette lid locks securely. The FM reception switch works well. It helps prevent

interference from stronger stations. It's now time for the negatives. Panasonic should have equipped this walkman with

good, conventional headphones. These "in ear" type headphones come loose often. When I ride my bike on a bumpy

road, I have to re-adjust the headphones too often. I suspect joggers have the same problem. This Panasonic model has

the weakest super bass (they call it XBS) I have heard. The bass is too light. Panasonic's own RQ-CR15V delivers more bass. The sound quality is decent, but it needs more bass. The FM reception switch

is located inside the cassette compartment, which is inconvenient to operate when riding a bicycle. The play time (tape)

with one battery is good, but it's not 25 hours. If you have the XBS on and the volume is high, you can expect about 17

hours of play time. I suspect that is why Panasonic gives you four batteries. And last, this walkman is design to play

normal position (type 1) tapes only. You won't benefit from playing high bias (Type II) tapes. Type II tapes are generally

superior to type I. On this walkman, normal position (type I) tapes sound better. If you invested in a lot of high bias tapes,

look for a walkman that has a switch for normal position (type I) and high bias (type II) tapes. That is something I

neglected to do. Overall, I am a little disappointed with the Panasonic RQ-SW44V, but it is very durable.

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The Panasonic Shockwave player is a great player. It is well constructed, takes a beating and has a really good sound. This is not only a great looking player; but a great all around portable.

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I really am enjoying this walkman. It is great quality and looks nice too. I gave it only 4 stars because there was an armband promised with it and there isn't one. The hand grip, lap counter, and sound is great. I am getting one for my mom. I definitely recommend it.

The quality of the cassette player itself is very, very good. It is extremely durable.

But, as other reviewers have indicated, the headphones are terrible. They are hard unyielding plastic and flat out hurt.

If you buy this player, plan on buying some other headphone. I bought PHILLIPS #sbcHS303 for $10.00 at Target. They are 3-way flexible and adjustable to your ear. The sound is very good and they are comfortable.