Panasonic SL-SW940R Shockwave Water Resistant Portable CD Player (Red)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [375kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 5.5 x 5.6 inches ; 13.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008IP5W
• Item model number: SL-SW940R
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,884 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Color: Red

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering extended battery life and high-powered anti-skip technology, the rugged Shockwave SL-SW940 also features a raised-swirl Active Spin design on the its top cover, making it look as cool as it sounds. Incorporated into the design is a bold LCD display centered within the swirl, with operating buttons bordered around it. The player has all the elements that toughen ShockWave products for active use: a water-resistant shell and a dual-lock mechanism to ensure the CD compartment closes tightly. Additionally, a special gasket-type seal around the CD lid and a deep-seated, water-resistant battery compartment make this portable even less susceptible to damage from sand, water, and heat.

Panasonic's exclusive No-Skip technology helps prevent interruptions from jostling during active use. No Skip's unique construction uses rubber brushings to absorb shock, while an anti-skip mechanism and an anti-skip digital servo further prevent read errors. A 48-second memory reserve provides added back up.

Now, battery changes will be fewer and farther between thanks to Panasonic's PowerLast high-efficiency power system, which combines an efficient motor with low-load circuitry for playback time of up to 33 hours on two AA batteries. CD playback abilities include playback of standard CD, audio CD-R, and CD-RW; 24-track random-access programming; repeat and resume (which picks up where the unit left off when last stopped); and skip/search and memory/recall. A hold switch prevents accidental starting, stopping, or track skipping during use or transport.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best CD Player series in the market, December 12, 2003

By 

MOBY (PANAMA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SL-SW940 Shockwave Water Resistant Portable CD Player (Blue) (Electronics)

I just bought this CD Player today and I like it. I am impressed with its NO SKIP technology and its price. I had another Panasonic SL Shock Wave which I bought in xmas 1999 and I used until yesterday. The little gadget resisted 4 years of HEAVY DUTY use (PUNISHMENT): Everyday use, plus sand from the beach, desert, water, lots of water (not submerged) I like to listen when I'm in the bath tub, plus I would even bring it into the Turkish bath, yes... it worked exposed to temps of over 45 C. It fell hard against concrete probably 15 times and still survived, I would even attach it to my mountain bike and ride hard until its last fall: I accidentally dropped it and a little piece of metal broke off inside. Repairing the thing would cost me as much as buying this more recent sibling.
This new model also comes with the CD JOGGER grip which allows you to run with the little guy in your hand. I like the depressions on the previous model for your fingertips (when you hold it in your hand) which is a feature the new model does not sport, but I found out you still have the same grip, that is an aesthetic feature mostly. To conclude I give the SL-SW940 only 4 stars because the material is not metal like its predecessors and I think metal takes more than plastic. On the other hand, this model has Panasonic's New Anti Skip technology which is not only new, it has improved tenfold.
Another thing: It comes with a pair of Panasonic headphones.
Give these headphones to a kid or donate them to charity unless you're a masochist: They will hurt your ears because of their shape... It makes me wonder about the engineers. Besides the sound on them is AWFUL. You need to get yourself a pair of good headphones: Panasonic has a new set of headphones, very stylish that come with other CD Players, which are not as good as this one. Sony also sells some great sporty headphones with Ultra Bass. You should get any of these... panasonic or sony, maxell is good too. To conclude... the price on this product is excellent, buy it, it's the best deal for your buck.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWSOME PRODUCT, December 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic SL-SW940R Shockwave Water Resistant Portable CD Player (Red) (Electronics)

I really love this cd player, it sounds, looks, and works great...the only problem that I can think of is what everyone else says, the earphones that it comes with..they sound bad and are uncomfortable, but if you put decent earphones on the sound is AWESOME. I also like how its water resistant, I even take it into the bath tub. And in the 5 weeks ive had it I got NO SKIPS What so ever..and thats with skateboarding and even snowboarding.
overall GREAT BUY!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish, reliable, good sound, durability, somewhat large, May 7, 2003

By 

"thubigcheez" (New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SL-SW940 Shockwave Water Resistant Portable CD Player (Blue) (Electronics)

This player serves the purpose intended for it. It can withstand fair amounts of water (that is, of course, unless you submerse it), does not skip (at least in my experience), provides fairly decent sound quality, and is quite durable.

The one problem that some people, like me, may have, is that the size is large compared to most cd players in this price range.

But overall, if you don't mind a slightly larger player, this is great - I use it for my car.

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