Panasonic SLSW505J Portable CD Player

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [739kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.2 x 5.8 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J4ER
• Item model number: SL-SW505J
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,901 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This is a high-quality portable CD player, offering sonic fidelity, ease of use, and a durable design. Its assortment of features includes bass boost, programming of up to 24 tracks, a dual-lock system for the disc lid, a built-in battery recharger, and long battery life. The SLSW505J is also water-resistant and sports a "hold" feature that prevents the user from unintentionally turning the unit on and draining the batteries or accidentally hitting Stop in the middle of a track.

This player's most important feature is its antiskip function, which stores up to 40 seconds of data in its memory to fill in gaps caused by bumps and vibrations. This unit performs nicely during repeated running, jumping, and shaking; however, the belt must be securely fastened around your waist or it will skip or pause--even with the anti-skip technology.

You can also hook up the SLSW505J to your home stereo or your car's cassette player with an accessory adapter (adapter not included).

One drawback to this player is that its display is hard to read. Also, the included belt could use another slot for headphones to better position the player within the pouch.

All in all, this portable CD player, designed with the jogger in mind, delivers the sonic goods and, during our testing, stayed firmly on track.

Pros:

• Effective antiskip technology
• 24-track programming
• Good sound with bass boost

Cons:

• Display is hard to read
• Holding belt doesn't position player well

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic ROCKS!, February 1, 2000

By 

T. Young - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SLSW505J Portable CD Player (Electronics)

This CD player is wonderful. It never skips (unless you like to pound it with a sledge hammer!) due to the Anti-skip Memory II, the head phones sound great and are very comfortable, and the design is awesome. Some reviewers complained that the voices sounded fine, but the music didn't; that's true only if you don't push the head phones all of the way in. If you do this, then it sounds great. Another thing that is quite cool about this is that if you use re-chargable batteries, then you can re-charge them with the CD player. It comes with a plug-in that allows you to re-charge your batteries while still in the player! Another thing that come with it is a belt with a spot for the CD player. Excellent for when you go jogging, walking, or biking! It never skips! There is only one flaw that I have found though; the display isn't the easiest thing to read...But overall, this is an awesome portable CD player. It's is great for joggers, people who accidently drop/abuse their electronics (the clumsy ones...like myself), and anyone in need of a top notch CD player! You're going to love it! Enjoy!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Belt needs work, but CD Player is top notch!, November 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic SLSW505J Portable CD Player (Electronics)

I agree with the sentiments on the neoprene belt...mine is splitting after 2 months of daily 3 mile jogs. However, I can count on one hand the number of times it has skipped, and these were scratched CD's. Great quality player, and the headphones are comfy, too.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome, October 19, 1999

By 

Peter Edey "Peter M. Edey" (Barbados, West Indies) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SLSW505J Portable CD Player (Electronics)

Panasonic is the leader in futuristic electronics. The Panasonic Shockwave CD Player represents the future standard for portable digital audio. The unit has excellent anti-skip technology. The 40 second anti-skip buffer is more than enough to absorb any pounding you can give it. I use mine on the road, in the car, running, you name it. ***NO SKIPS***. Also the unit is made with a super strong poly-carbonate body so it can also withstand lots of tough environments including heat. The sound quality is excellent and the XBS bass boost gives your music more muscle. The headphones included sound great and have a deep pounding bass. You even get an AC adapter (purrrfect!!!). Its loaded with neat features including Program Play, Random, Resume, a built in battery charger -NEAT!!!-, you can even turn off the futuristic anti-skip technology and save battery power if you wish. This is the CD Player I only used to dream of. Now its here. If don't have a Panasonic Shockwave CD Player, you need one.