Panasonic SL-MP35 Portable MP3/CD Player

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [826kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5.2 x 1 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000659UH
• Item model number: SL-MP35
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With MP3 CD compatibility, the SL-MP35 puts hours of entertainment at your fingertips, on the road, at your computer, or anywhere you want to listen. Load the player with a custom-made CD-R or CD-RW and you can organize your MP3 files into a playlist of your favorite songs or albums. The unit's display shows up to 6 characters at once; longer titles scroll from left to right for up to 30 characters to describe album, track, ID3 album, and ID3 track titles (a "~" symbol appears at the end of the title if it is longer than this).

The player was designed with a 45-second backup memory (100 seconds with MP3 files) to virtually eliminate CD skipping under normal listening conditions. You can program the SL-MP35 to play at random, in a specified order, or to repeat one song or the whole disc, letting you enjoy your favorite tunes without interruption. Panasonic's S-XBS (Extra Bass System) gives your music an added bass boost for full, powerful sound.

Panasonic's Power Last function makes 2 standard AA batteries (not included) last much longer than they would in another player, up to 30 hours--or up to 40 hours during MP3 playback. You also have the option of running the player from rechargeable batteries (Panasonic P-3GAVA/2B, not included) or from an optional AC adapter (Panasonic RP-AC46). No matter what power source you use, the auto-power-off function shuts down your player once your CD ends.

What's in the Box
CD player, headphones, and a user's manual.

Product Description

Portable CD Player model SL-MP353J

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars panasonic cd/mp3, June 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic SL-MP35 Portable MP3/CD Player (Electronics)

I recently purchased this item because of the convenience of cd/mp3 players, the low price, and a name brand. For cd players panasonic and sony are definitely the two top brands. cd/mp3 players are very convenient because u are able to put 200-300 songs on one blank cd, which costs almost nothing AND it plays regular CDs too.

PROS

-very good price
-name brand, reliability, durable contruction
-great sound quality
-VERY good battery life, especially for cd/mp3 players
-convenient

-Great skip protection, never skips
-looks cool
- ease of use
CONS

- one line display, makes navigation slightly slower
- display isn't backlit, this cud be problem in the dark because theres no way u can remember what number every song is on an mp3 cd with 200+ songs on it.
- doesn't go quite loud enuff for me, shud be loud enough for most people though.
- the headphones it comes with aren't by any means bad, but i find the ones that came with an older sony player of mine get better sound.
- doesn't support wma files.

Overal this is a very good mp3 cd player, especially wen u take the price into consideration. The good definitely out ways the bad with this model. Don't spend all your money on an expensive one, when this one works just as well. Definitely stick to panasonic or sony for your dicman needs though.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A few problems, November 23, 2002

By 

Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SL-MP35 Portable MP3/CD Player (Electronics)

This is the latest portable I use and considering the abuse I put them through so far so good; it has already survived a mini drop and still works fine. I like the features this modestly priced unit offers with a couple of exceptions. The headphones should be replaced although the supplied headphones are adequate if you are not too picky. The other irritant is the volume. I like my music loud so that I'm completely absorbed . If you turn this unit up all the way it is not loud enough for my ears. I'm of the opinion of another reviewer who thinks it is probably ok for most people. I just like to be able to give certain songs that over the edge sound without distortion. The little fanny pack that comes with it is is ok but not very big and hence there is not much room for extras. Another thing I found annoying is that it does skip on occasion with heavy pounding and considering it is supposed to be a "jogging" model this was a letdown. It is a nice intermediate model with the good outweighing the bad. Another thing is that there is no nightime display. For the price you can't go wrong and this should compensate for the shortcomings.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Basic CD/MP3 player, November 26, 2002

By 

R. Blanton "1chewbecca" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SL-MP35 Portable MP3/CD Player (Electronics)

I was looking for a CD/MP3 player that wasn't too expensive, and I have no need for all the extra gadgets and controls of the more expensive players. I had experience with my husband's Panasonic portable cd player and loved it, but I was looking for a player that would handle my MP3 cd's. I found this little player and it is excellent. As with my husband's player, the battery life is the best of any portable player I've used. The player has handled all my MP3's cds perfectly (I use iTunes to create my cds). Others have complained about the volume, but I've had no trouble. The volume goes well above my tolerance limits - and I have no trouble hearing the music on the Metro train or the bus.

If you're looking for a basic player for you MP3 cds - this is the one to get. Long battery life, and compatibility with all the MP3's on a cd seems to be an issue with many other players - but not this one. I very highly recommend this player.