Sony WMFS497 Sports Walkman

• Heavy-duty aluminum die-cast design
• Digital synthesized AM/FM stereo tuner
• Rugged water-resistant sports series case
• 22 hours extended battery life (tape playback)
• 20-station preset tuning (15 FM and 5 AM)

Don't be fooled by the word "Sports" in the name. This is an unwieldy item not suitable for use during running or walking. I was particularly disappointed because my last Sony Sports model was small, lightwieght, and survived my less than gentle handling for 5 years. Too bad they broke the mold.

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If you are a jogger/runner, this is the walkman for you. After ruining several other "regular" walkmans, I broke down and bought the Sony sports walkman. It doesn't eat your cassette tapes, wear out the batteries too quickly, and allows for consistent tape play back while running. It is a little more money than other walkmans, but worth every penny. You will never need to buy another walkman to run with again.

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This unit is awful. It is heavy and the aluminum piece flops out uncontrolably (it doesn't stay latched down). This is not like some of the models you may have seen in the stores. Do not waste your money on this walkman!

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The sound quality is good. The style is good. The grip is good. The belt latch doesn't stay latched to your belt. In other words if you are going to jog make sure this walkman is securely latched to you otherwise it will become friends with the floor real quick. I wouldn't buy it if you are going to use it for jogging or any kind of heavy activity.

dont listen to any thing else...i went to the store to try out every walkman i could and this one by far is the best ever...its got all the best functions...every one i know who listened to all agree with me...it makes tapes sound like CD's....its the best of the best..its strong ...a bit heavy (the metal makes it stronger though).....its got a clock,stopwatch,20 presets,auto reverse,dolby,noise reduction, digital tuning, meaga bass and groove for the best bass possible...,you can use metal tape...its water resistant...its air tight (it even got a little thing on the bottom to let air out incase the air pressure changes Quickly!)...its the best walkman ever!!!!!! if you are looking for an awesome walkman this is it!!!!!