Customer Reviews

SONY D-FJ401 AM/FM/TV/Weather CD Walkman

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I love this discman! I've had it for 2 years, and it's still going strong!

everythings good...sound quality, never skips, battery life. only two problems. due to the fact that it has no antenna the reception for radio tv and wb can get pretty bad. also the head fones r really bad (broke them in less then a week)

This unit was one of the most frustrating purchases of my life. ...

This unit had problems from the beginning. First, it wouldn't save the preset radio stations sometimes. Second, it wouldn't read recorded CD's that I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM WITH ON ANY OTHER CD PLAYER. I always copy my CD's from originals in 4x speed and I never have any other problems. Third, sometimes a scratchy sound would be audible. Fourth, for the price of this unit I would of expected better headphones than the dollar carnival prize that came with this player. Fifth, the battery life was about 6 hours for CD playing. Finally, the G-shock protection didn't work at all and CD player would only work in a complete stationary position.

Bottom Line: Maybe I just got a bad one but it seems like that happens way to often with Sony products.

The SONY D-FJ401 is anything but "junk". As a review reader, I like to read the cons first...

Cons:
- The included headphones work quite well at first, but it'll die on you sooner or later. I had to buy another pair of headphones.
- I'm not complaining that it's heavy, but I'd say it'd be better if it was more lighter.
- The controls can be a bit confusing at first (with it being almost an all-in-one).

Pros:
- Plays burnt compact discs as well as regular discs.
- I've dropped this on marble tile about three to five times and it kept playing smoothly when I picked it off the floor. The interface isn't even damaged (yet).

I received this player as a gift and I do not regret it. I still think it's the best for my needs.

I like everything there is about this cd player. Long battery life, skip free playing, aux out. I just wish you could play MP3's on it, but that's okay. I got a great deal on it via Amazon by buying a refurb and I am very happy with it. You will love it. Very well made and quality sound. AAA+++

I GOT THIS CD PLAYER AND NOT ONCE HAD ANY PROBLEMS. I LOVE THE SOUND BUT THE HEAD PHONES ARE WRACK, I ADVISE YOU TO BUY BETTER HEAD PHONES. THIS WOULD BE THE BEST! CD PLAYER IF IT HAD MP3, WHICH ANOTHER VERSION OV THIS CD PLAYER ALREADY HAVE IT. YES BUY THIS CD PLAYER ITS GOOD AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

I got this player as a present around 1 year ago. I was really impressed with the sleeknesss and cool design, and how it had an AM/FM tuner. (it has AMAZING reception for a cd player! I live in pittsbug and I got stations from PHILADELPHIA! pa)

As for playing CD's, it has never failed me. Not once, not ONCE has this player skipped. For background info, although it does not say so, it is really water resistant. (I am a member on a swim team that goes to long 1 week away meets almost once a month, and this player goes with me EVERYWHERE. To the pool, hotel, restaurants, everywhere I have dropped it a few (to say the least...) times, and it played great afterwards.))

The headphones, are, erm... not the greatest. (Since I gave it 5 stars, all of the other good features out-weighed the bad ones...)They sound fine, but i do recommed getting new ones. (you don't have to spend a lot either, i am currently using Koss KSC-50's, wich sound GREAT, and they were only $13)

The sounds that the player picks up on the sound are incredible. really. I am currently using Good Charlotte 'The Young and the Hopeless' and one track 4, you can hear the guitars as if they were right near you. You can hear their fingernails plucking the strings. ( Its not a bad thing, they sound so much better!) The on thing I do have to point out is the bass. IT IS OUTSTANDING!

The only other thing I complain about is the ambsence of a clip or hand strap, but i bought one and it works fine.

I highly recommend this player. (It is ANYTHING BUT flimsy..... no hard feelings!)

If you really like a TV tuner to go with your radio and CDs, this is probably your best bet. FM reception is adequate (yours may vary of course), the shock protection is great (even without it on, I really have to get carried away with the finger-tapping to make it skip).

On the flip side, the placement of buttons and switches can be maddening. The shock protection switch is inside and *under* where the disc is placed, meaning you have to not only stop the disc if it's already playing, but take it out. Also, the DX/local switch is under the lid, and you need a pointed object to change it (not an uncommon event if you're on the move). You can be resourceful and use the headphone plug, but you shouldn't HAVE to.

Another mixed result is the three "favorites" buttons. It would be a LOT more handy if they were linked to your regular presets; As it is, if you were to advance the tuner from any of the favorites, it'd take you back to preset #1.

If you're the patient type and think these will only be minor issues, then this is probably the player for you... The deciding factors will probably be the TV tuner, and the round shape (while convenient, it might make it easier to drop).

I have had this cd player for about a month. It is one of the best players i've ever owned. Battery life is super, sound quality is very good. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE HEADPHONES THAT YA LIKE AND DON'T WON'T A REMOTE CONTROL, THE D-FJ401 IS THE MODEL FOR YOU!!1

BILL JONES
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

this is the worst cd player ever. it skiped when i walked with it ad it has bad battery life. i do not recomed this cd player to any one! and it is over priced.