Sony WMFX479 Walkman

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [246kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 1.2 x 4.5 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001YVFP
• Item model number: WM-FX479
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony WM-FX479 Walkman is a portable battery-operated stereo radio/cassette player. It features Dolby B noise reduction, Mega Bass, and digital AM/FM tuning with the ability to preset 30 stations (25 FM/5 AM). Stations can be tuned in manually or automatically. The Walkman has a continuous playback mode for audiocassettes. It also includes headphones, a carrying case with belt clip, and an instruction sheet. Requires two AA batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Walkman Yet, January 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony WMFX479 Walkman (Electronics)

I really love this walkman. It has tons of great features like the ability to hold 30 preset stations on the radio. The sound quality is really good too. I also like the way how everything is digital on the walkman, so that you can put the walkman on hold so nothing can turn it on unless you move the hold switch. This was really helpful for me as when i would carry my old walkman in my backpack it would always turn on and batteries would run out quickly. In this case it doesnt happen. The leather case that comes with it is really cool too as it has the cutouts on the case if you need to stop/play a tape or whatever. My only complaints are that when you press a button it beeps to loud in the headphones and theres only a belt clip on the carrying case and not the walkman so if you have to change a tape you have to take it off your belt, take the walkman out of the case and then open the cassette holder and take it out. Also it seems like the walkman needs like special care because the way it is constructed. Also, I would have prefered black instead of silver/gray, but the colors are still cool. These have been only minor complaints with me though so far as I really enjoy this walkman.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheaply Constructed and Overpriced, January 13, 2000

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Disatisfied Customer (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony WMFX479 Walkman (Electronics)

Easy to use with good sound quality, but... Beeps loudly in the headphones for every button you press and when the tape reverses direction. I found this both unecessary and annoying. No clip on the unit itself, only on the case. This means you must remove the unit from the case everytime you want to change a tape. Also, the clip on the case is right side up, which means that you must remove the clip from your belt to do anything or learn to read upside down (unit is right side up to someone facing you). I had mine for just over a month, when I dropped it from about 2 or 3 feet off the floor, and now the tape player does not function at all. For the premium price Sony charges compared to other manufacturers of similar units, I would expect it to be more durable. This is the second Sony walkman I've had, the first was cheaper and withstood numerous drops before the tape player gave way (lasted several yrs.). I am switching to another manufacturer, maybe I can find one that will last longer than a month!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one sick walkman, September 25, 2000

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Aaron (Bunbury, Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony WMFX479 Walkman (Electronics)

I have had this walkman for over a year and I love it!! The only thing is I cant find a DC adaptor for it and there is not an DC accesorie for it. I think they should make one. Other than that it is a really excellent walkman. I have droped it a few times and nothing has happened much. I use it everyday for pamphlete delivery and it has survived that. If u want any info on it email me at [e-mail]