Panasonic RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue)

by Panasonic

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 3.6 x 4.7 inches ; 8.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T1X3
• Item model number: RQ-SW44VA
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,574 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Color: Blue

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic RQ-SW44VA ShockWave radio cassette Jogger makes it easier than ever to take along your tunes as you jog or work out. This compact AM/FM cassette sports radio is designed with a hand grip to ensure comfort and security while running with the unit. Its rubber-cushioned, water-resistant body helps shield it from the bumps and bruises of active use.

This model features up to 20 hours of playback on a single AA battery. A digitally synthesized tuner ensures crisp, virtually drift-free reception. Twenty station presets and five direct keys give you instant access to your favorite AM and FM stations. The full-function cassette deck with auto reverse plays your favorite tapes. The twist-lock mechanism holds your tapes in the unit even during rugged use.

A large, central display shows tuning mode and preset information, frequency, and station band. It also features a lap function and variable timer setting for your exercise workouts. The RQ-SW44A is highlighted by large AM/FM band-switching and power buttons, a convenient tuning dial, an anti-roll mechanism, bass boost, and a battery checker. The package includes four AA batteries for up to 100 hours of playing time, plus lightweight, active-use ShockWave headphones, and a removable belt clip. This model is blue.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love It!, November 17, 2000

By 

"sarahduwee" (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue) (Electronics)

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.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars i like it, June 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue) (Electronics)

This is a great walkman. It has comfortable headphones, a cool design, and holds many preset stations. What i don't like about it is that it has no clock on it. Also, the description said it came with an armband which isn't entirely true. The handgrip is big enough to fit around my bicep, but only because i am a girl and don't have huge biceps. The handgrip is a nice feature though as is the lap counter.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A very durable walkman, but mediocre overall., December 30, 2001

By 

Emilio Isaac (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic RQSW44V Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Yellow) (Electronics)

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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