Sony ZS-X3CP S2 Sports CD/Radio Boombox (White)

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Manufacturer: Sony
Price at amazon.com: Used & new from $94.94

List price $179.99



Product Features:

• CD and radio boombox with MP3 compatibility and Mega Bass low-end sound enhancement
• 4-line, dot-matrix display simplifies file and folder navigation
• ESP2 CD shock protection minimizes skipping during CD playback
• Jog-lever navigation control lets you move "fast forward" or "fast back" through MP3 files and folders
• Water-resistant design with high-impact plastic housing is designed for outdoor fun

Product Description:

Ideal for summer fun, the ZSX3CP CD/radio boombox offers all-systems-go media playback and a sturdy, water-resistant design so tunes can go almost anywhere you do. Its MP3-compatible CD player uses a jog-lever navigation control to help quickly and easily select the song or album being looked for, and a four-line, dot-matrix display further simplifies navigation. The ZSX3CP's ergonomic design includes innovative features like a carry handle spanning its stereo speakers and function controls closely clustered for ready access while listening. Sony's ESP2 CD shock protection uses advanced technology to provide skip-free playback during active use, and the water-resistant design makes use of high-impact plastic housing with rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt. (The unit is explicitly not designed for immersion in water.) The ZSX3CP comes with a digital AM/FM stereo tuner, too, boasting 30-station memory presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and drift-free reception. Other features include resume (which re-starts a compact disc from the beginning of the track where playback last stopped, even in MP3 mode), Mega Bass sound for enhanced low frequencies, 20-track CD programming, shuffle play, and repeat play (one/all/program).

Description from Manufacturer:Ideal for summer fun, the ZSX3CP CD/radio boombox offers all-systems-go media playback and a sturdy, water-resistant design so tunes can go almost anywhere you do. Its MP3-compatible CD player uses a jog-lever navigation control to help quickly and easily select the song or album being looked for, and a four-line, dot-matrix display further simplifies navigation.

The ZSX3CP's ergonomic design includes innovative features like a carry handle spanning its stereo speakers and function controls closely clustered for ready access while listening. Sony's ESP2 CD shock protection uses advanced technology to provide skip-free playback during active use, and the water-resistant design makes use of high-impact plastic housing with rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt. (The unit is explicitly not designed for immersion in water.)

The ZSX3CP comes with a digital AM/FM stereo tuner, too, boasting 30-station memory presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and drift-free reception. Other features include resume (which re-starts a compact disc from the beginning of the track where playback last stopped, even in MP3 mode), Mega Bass sound for enhanced low frequencies, 20-track CD programming, shuffle play, and repeat play (one/all/program).Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Great sound for a small boombox Rating:
Just got this today - it has great sound for a small speakers.
The megabass was good considering it does not have any subwoofer.
The bass port in the back helps.

I don't know about the other reviewers, but I have experience with playing mp3 cds with different devices. This one works good. If it is skipping with MP3 songs, it is because it was burned at a faster speed. If you want good compatibility with other mp3 cd players, it is best to burn at 2x speed.

I like the way you can stand it up. Perfect for the back seat of a truck or car. As for the person complaining about the brick power supply, it's because this will let you use a dc power adapter for the car and be able to plug it into the power port.

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Comment: Excellent CD/Radio/MP3 Boombox Rating:
looks, plays, and works amazing, a must buy!

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Comment: great box. Rating:
I came to this box late. At first I tried buying the cheaper RCA model and it was a total disaster. Skipped constantly and wouldn't play after an hour. I brought back my RCA and picked this up for the extra cash. I am very happy with it. except for two tracks so far it has played everything I throw at it(and just needed to reformat those 2 to play) A co-worker also has the same box and also plays mp3 shows all the time with it. There is no better "boombox" mp3 player. That is the key so those complaiung it isn't like your Rio or walkman type mp3 player is missing the point here. There aren't many choices in boombox mp3 players and out of the lot this is definatly the best one. Now I use it in the car and no matter the road conditions so far it doesn't skip and works great. Now I listen to old time radio on the car ride to and from work and I am totally happy with it.

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