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Sony Ericsson Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70

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from: Sony Ericsson

February 08, 2007
Although it had reasonable sound to begin with, the left earphone gradually cut out as the wire had somehow broken on the adapter part of the headphones. Incredibly flimsy and eventually all sound cut off.
Needs better build.
DO NOT BUY.

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Sony SRF-S84 FM/AM Radio Walkman - Silver

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from: Sony

June 09, 2004
The main requirement of a radio is that it produces excellent sound quality and that is exactly what this Sony radio does. The bass is perfect (my partner's a professional bassist, so I'm fussy!)and I rarely have to use the mega bass facility. I mainly listen to classical which has the widest range of sound covering the whole orchestra & jazz which requires a full bass sound without overpowering the top and middle, so it's a good test and the balance is perfect. Speech is very clear and easy to listen to. The tuning wheel is precise and isn't too loose, so it doesn't retune if accidentally brushed.The tuning dial lights up so it's very clear. Simple on/off switch, again nicely stiff to avoid mistakes, but easy to use. If I had a criticism ... Read More:

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Sony ICFC218S Clock Radio

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from: Sony

March 10, 2007
As an alarm clock it's basic. Buying something this cheap seems to mean that the radio is fiddly to tune and sound quality is 1970s telephone. Yes, it's cheap, but Sony's much vaunted build quality is definitely slipping. The first one we got had a very definite mains hum from the power supply. The second one was better but still audible and annoying. The third one was ok - but I was annoyed at having to exchange two before getting one that was satisfactory.

The display isn't the brightest and the controls are scattered all round the place with little logic. Some of the switches are rather hit and miss.

It's cheap but you take pot luck with the build quality.

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Sony Entry CD Clock Radio ICF-CD814

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from: Sony

August 22, 2006
The functions on this unit are great. It has two alarm settings (one for during the week and one for weekends) which is great. The sound quality for the CD player is fine. The setting up was easy thanks to the decent instructions. BUT - I can't use it. There is a low hum emitted at all times by the unit (nothing to do with the CD Player) and because I want it on the bedside table (near my head) it keeps me awake. I have been onto Sony but they are not helpful, advising me to take it to a Service Centre - I suppose it is unlucky that there are none near me. So not a great product unless you are a heavy sleeper.

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Sony D-NE511 Silver ATRAC/MP3 CD Walkman

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from: Sony

March 24, 2003
I was absolutely amazed when the item was delivered on the following day fist class recorded having ordered it on 3rd October and was told to expect it on the 13th, well done Niche and Royal Mail!

The player is easy to use but the display is on the small side and requires good light to view. The buttons are OK but the multiple function fast forward, stop, pause/play and reverse all on one button are not as convenient as single function buttons. This player replaced a Goodmans player that failed only after about 18 months, but the buttons on this were much more user friendly.

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Sony CFDS01CD Radio Recorder

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from: Sony

November 18, 2005
I bought this radio recorder for a friend who is partially sighted. It's perfect, the buttons are big and it's very easy to use at an affordable price.

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SONY ERICSSON HPM-70 SILVER HEADSET

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from: Sony


I bought this to replace my original handsfree that came with my W800i.

I listen to the radio almost all day using the handsfree, and this heavy usage combined with a few meetings with my pet rats lead to the connector getting rather battered, and the wire fraying.

This is a perfectly adequate replacement for my battered original. One slight qualification is that the headphones do seem to be of lower quality than the original - however this isn't a problem for me as I had replaced them with superior quality ones anyhow. I only use the bottom half, with the adaptor at the end. This part functions identically to the original.

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Sony MZE310S Mini Disc Player Silver

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from: Sony


My friend recently bought the Sony MzE310s minidisc player and was thoroughly pleased with it, this has I'm affraid got me into minidisc fever and I can really see the advantages. The minidisc player works smoothly from the start no problems there really are no down sides to this product except maybe the lack of an in-line remote. I whole heartedly endorse this product.

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Sony ICF-SW12S Compact World Band Travel Radio

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from: Sony

July 07, 2003
As I travel a lot and like to listen to world service I was looking for a small portable radio, with a built in alarm clock but which also received short wave. Thats easier said than done as radios seem to have gone out of fashion and everyone seems to sell gadgets with too many features. This radio fitted my requirements perfectly, its lightweight, tiny, folds in 2 so is more resistant to falling on the floor, has a little snooze light so you can check the time in the dark and gets excellent short wave reception. You don't even have to change the time as you tell it the time zone and the time adujsts automatically.

What I really liked is that everything is manual, no annoying electronic features that take you 4 hours reading the manual. The sound ... Read More:

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Sony ICF-704L Portable Radio

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from: Sony

March 31, 2004
Just received - like the design but most of the quality of sound is very good for this size of radio. Reception on FM excellent. reception on LW also good. Going to try it on LW in France on hols