Sony DEJ815 Silver CD Walkman

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• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U55R
• Item model number: DEJ815SILVER
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #131,360 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's D-EJ815 CD Walkman, with patented G-Protection antiskip memory, provides 10 times faster shock recovery compared to most portable CD players. You are guaranteed virtually skip-free playing during any activity, whether you are walking or on the jogging trail.

Nine playback modes give you a choice of how you want to hear your CDs, including full repeat/random options. 64-track programming provides additional customized playback. The digital Mega Bass system produces deep low-end tones, and two-position AVLS (automatic volume limiter system) maintains volume levels for clean sound reproduction.

The Walkman runs on two AA batteries, and two ni-cad rechargeables are included. An extended battery life (up to 76 hours) is possible when you equip the external battery case (included) with an extra set of AA batteries (not included). MDR headphones (with LCD display), and a carrying case.

Sony provides a one-year warranty on parts and 90 days on labor.

Product Description

This stylish & sleek portable CD player is great for listening to CDs while you are on the go. Skip Free G-Protection Technology makes the CD Walkman player an ideal on-the-go companion with greatly advanced digital-based system that provides 10-times faster shock recovery compared to conventional systems ensuring virtually skip-free playing performance even during such active uses as jogging.MD Link Optical Digital Output permits digital connection to a MiniDisc recorder (requires an optional optical digital cable). Joint Text Capability lets you transfer compact disc text information such as title and Track Name to a MiniDisc. The player provides world's longest battery life - 76 hours of continuous playback. 64-Track RMS Programming provides a remarkable array of choices in the order in which a large number of tracks on a CD are played. 9 Playback Modes give you a choice of several preset options when playing back CDs, such as track repeat, Shuffle Play, or random selections. Track Loop Repeat provides seamless access to all tracks. 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) maintains volume output at levels below distortion threshold for cleaner sound reproduction. External Battery Case holds two "AA" alkaline batteries for use in conjunction with internal batteries thus greatly extending playback time. Carrying Case with Hand Strap allows CD Walkman player to be protected while carried. The hand strap helps you to grip unit tighter and will make it easier to use during activity.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Buy!, February 22, 2001

By	"naomiii" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I spent a lot of time trying to decide whether to get the Sony DEJ815 CD Walkman or one of the other top-of-the-line discmans out there. After much consideration, I went with the DEJ815 and I haven't regretted it since. The pros of this little discman are endless-- I am very satisfied with it, it has never let me down in any area, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's considering buying a new discman.

First of all, it looks great- very sleek, light and thin. The controls are well laid out. The sound is very good- especially with the Mega Bass. The headphones are a bit cheap, but those can easily be replaced. The backlit remote is convenient for controlling your discman while running. As for skipping- IT WON'T SKIP. I've shaken it, dropped it on the floor, jogged with it, and it has never skipped. I replaced the rechargeable batteries for a two-week trip with 2 normal AA batteries, and after playing 15+ full CDs on it, the battery was still full. With the rechargeable batteries it will last a few days, then can be charged back up to full within 2 hours, which saves a lot of money on batteries. The CD to MD text transfer is useful for me when I record on to my minidisc player, but most people don't need that feature. The included rubber carry case w/handle is great for use while jogging.

As for the other popular discmans out there-- the DEJ915 has an impractical design, the DEJ611 is OK but does not match up to the DEJ815 in quality.

I am very satisfied with this discman. I recommend spending the extra money on this one instead of buying a cheap one then having to replace it later when it breaks. It looks great, it sounds great, has long battery life and plenty of extras. Overall, it's a solid product and well worth the price.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased, November 9, 2000

By	Evan (Chappaqua, NY United States) - See all my reviews

Sony did a masterful job with this cd walkman. Aesthetically, its elegance is in its simplicity. Very light and flat. Controls are intuitive. The sound is excellent, especially with bass boost. I have no complaints about the earphones, as others seem to in these reviews. Remote control on the headphone cord is great. I have tried all types of music on the 815, and all sound crisp, clear, and certainly loud enough. Comes with AC adapter, rechargeable batteries, and rubbery carrying case with vecro strap which allows you to jog while carrying it. THIS THING WON'T SKIP! Tried tapping it at first, then shook it, then jumped on a trampoline with it...what more can you want? This is a reasonably-priced, beautiful product which I hope to use for many years.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After a long search, FINALLY a great CD player, December 27, 2000

By	Jonathan G. Morris (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just got the Sony D-EJ815 CD player for Christmas after spending a good few months deciding what kind of portable music player to get. I'm a college student so I'm always walking places and I like to take my music with me. I have a ton of MP3's and first thought to get an MP3 player, but they are pretty expensive, even for the low end ones, and also I couldn't play any of my cd's on them unless I wanted to rip all my cd music onto my computer. And I don't have that much room on my hard drive. So then I thought to get a minidisc player, which I could hook up to my computer and recorder my mp3s on to minidisc. The problem is that this technology isn't everywhere (i.e. sometimes it's hard to get minidiscs in a store but you can always order them online) and also the portable minidisc recorders cost an arm and a leg. So instead, I thought I'd get a really high quality cd player. My only hesitations were that 1) cd's skip more than minidisc players and mp3 players which are unskippable and 2) I couldn't access my mp3s.

Well, luckily enough, I have been able to use my friend's cd burner, so that problem was solved. As far as skipping, Sony's G-protection really is unskippable for all intents and purposes. I bumped and shook my player for a good minute (not TOO hard) to try and get it to skip, with no success! Tomorrow I'm going jogging with it, and it comes with a cool holster to protect the player.

Since I'm a poor college student, the rechargable batteries save me a lot of money, and it's INSANE battery life (76 hours off 2 alkaline AA's) is great since I use it every day. Here are my only complains: 1) The headphones are pretty ghetto. I don't have that great an ear, but I can tell they are kinda cheap. But more importantly, Sony makes the cord to the headphones short since the inline remote control cord is pretty long, but the headphone cord is SO short that I can't clip the remote to my belt or pocket, I have to clip it to my shirt! This wasn't too big a deal because I have another pair of headphones with a longer cord. So bottom line is you'll probably have to spring for new headphones. 2) No car kit. This site lists the cd player as coming with a car kit, but mine didn't. I thought I could use my old car kit, but I was wrong. The actual tape adapter that I have is universal, but my old cigarette lighter adapter from my retired cd player is 3 volt and the Sony requires 4.5 volts of juice. So I'll have to get me one of those to listen to it in the car. 3) As with any portable audio unit, I'd go ahead and get the extra service plan if the store you buy it from offers it. I don't know if Amazon does anything like that. The thing is, with portable electronics there are sometimes glitches that occur, and since everything is so small, it is rare that a unit can be repaired. Now adays they are basically made to be disposable once they stop working it seems.

All in all, this is a great CD player. I looked at other companies like Aiwa, Sharp, Phillips, etc. but Sony seemed to be the best quality, and have all the features I was looking for. The rechargable batteries are great, and the carrying case with handstrap is cool, and the remote is off the heezy. You can tell this is a quality piece of equipment when you hold it in your hand. I've heard some people say Sony walkmans don't get loud enough, but all you have to do is switch the pointless AVS to the "off" position, and you can bust your eardrums. The 2 step bass boost is cool too. The sound quality is excellent, especially compared to my old school Fisher with 3-second anti-skip. And like I said before, there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING (I've checked) like the g-protection system on the market. Hope this review helped some!