Panasonic RQSW44V Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Yellow)

Panasonic RQSW44V Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Yellow)

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Panasonic's Shockwave series models are designed to deliver outstanding audio entertainment in the toughest outdoor conditions. The RQ-SW44V yellow AM/FM personal Shockwave cassette player is no exception. Rugged enough to withstand shock and vibration, the RQ-SW44V incorporates a water-resistant design with a rubber-cushioned body, dual hinges, an antirolling mechanism, and a twist lock that keeps the lid in place.

The AM/FM digital tuner has a 20-station memory (10 AM and 10 FM) and provides clear reception in city or rural surroundings. Auto-reverse playback is a great touch for those who may be too busy working out to bother with buttons. XBS (extra bass system) is available as well.

A single AA battery will power the RQSW44V for up to 25 hours, and this model comes with four batteries included. Added attractions are the large LCD display and a lap function that beeps at regular intervals when the tape or radio is playing. Shockwave lightweight headphones and a detachable belt clip are included.

Product Description:
Panasonic brings ShockWave ruggedness and Power Last battery efficiency to the RQ-SW44V personal cassette player with AM/FM tuner. The RQ-SW44V delivers high-quality audio reliably and under tough conditions. As a member of the ShockWave line of personal audio products, this unit features a tough rubber cushioned body that resists routine bumping and is water resistant. A Twist Lock mechanism and dual hinges ensure tapes will stay in place even if dropped. The entire tape mechanism actually floats on rubber bushings, which offer added protection to the delicate inner workings. The Power Last power system combines a highly efficient motor with low-load circuitry for drastically improved playback time. The RQ-SW44V delivers up to 25 hours of music - on just one "AA" alkaline battery. The RQ-SW44V is equipped with a Digital Synthesizer tuner with 20 station presets, enabling the user to store 5 AM and 5 FM in each of two modes. This makes this model perfect for frequent travelers, since one group can be reserved for out-of-town stations. A selectable AM frequency step (9kHz/10kHz) allows users to tune into their favorite stations while in any country. For extra clear reception, a Normal/City FM reception selector is included. And, Panasonic's XBS Extra Bass System lets users enjoy rich, robust sound particularly in the low frequencies. For easy operation a large animation display, five preset keys, a battery checker and a lap function (similar to a stopwatch) with five timer settings are provided. Complementing the digital tuner is an auto reverse cassette deck. The RQ-SW44V comes with a ShockWave handgrip and lightweight headphones and a protective detachable belt clip. In addition, four batteries are included in the package.

Panasonic RQSW44V Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Yellow)
Average customer rating:

Two strikes and you're out!

My Advice? Buy This Player!

My wife loves it!

A very durable walkman, but mediocre overall.

adequate, but not great

Panasonic RQSW44V Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Yellow)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Water resistant with rubber-cushioned body and twist lock

Large LCD display

AM/FM digital tuner with 20 presets (10 AM, 10 FM)

Up to 25 hours' playback on a single AA battery

Includes lightweight headphones, 4 AA batteries, and a detachable belt clip

ASIN: B00004SCIO

Product Description

Panasonic brings ShockWave ruggedness and Power Last battery efficiency to the RQ-SW44V personal cassette player with AM/FM tuner. The RQ-SW44V delivers high-quality audio reliably and under tough conditions. As a member of the ShockWave line of personal audio products, this unit features a tough rubber cushioned body that resists routine bumping and is water resistant. A Twist Lock mechanism and dual hinges ensure tapes will stay in place even if dropped. The entire tape mechanism actually floats on rubber bushings, which offer added protection to the delicate inner workings. The Power Last power system combines a highly efficient motor with low-load circuitry for drastically improved playback time. The RQ-SW44V delivers up to 25 hours of music - on just one "AA" alkaline battery. The RQ-SW44V is equipped with a Digital Synthesizer tuner with 20 station presets, enabling the user to store 5 AM and 5 FM in each of two modes. This makes this model perfect for frequent travelers, since one group can be reserved for out-of-town stations. A selectable AM frequency step (9kHz/10kHz) allows users to tune into their favorite stations while in any country. For extra clear reception, a Normal/City FM reception selector is included. And, Panasonic's XBS Extra Bass System lets users enjoy rich, robust sound particularly in the low frequencies. For easy operation a large animation display, five preset keys, a battery checker and a lap function (similar to a stopwatch) with five timer settings are provided. Complementing the digital tuner is an auto reverse cassette deck. The RQ-SW44V comes with a ShockWave handgrip and lightweight headphones and a protective detachable belt clip. In addition, four batteries are included in the package.

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's Shockwave series models are designed to deliver outstanding audio entertainment in the toughest outdoor conditions. The RQ-SW44V yellow AM/FM personal Shockwave cassette player is no exception. Rugged enough to withstand shock and vibration, the RQ-SW44V incorporates a water-resistant design with a rubber-cushioned body, dual hinges, an antirolling mechanism, and a twist lock that keeps the lid in place.

Customer Reviews:

Two strikes and you're out!.......2002-08-10

The first problem I had with the product was the earphone plug. When it rotates in the plug hole the radio signal breaks up or completely disappears. Returned that one and got another one....... Well, on the second one I attempted to preset a radio station. To do this you need to press the "hold" button. I follow the instructions and the "hold" button got stuck. Couldn't get the radio to switch off or change stations because the "hold" was broken. I removed the battery for more than 30 seconds. Guess what??? The "hold" was still there. This meant that I couldn't get a radio station on because the "hold" kept the radio off. I am not getting another one. These incidents have occurred within the past four days. I have used the item less then 20 minutes and already all these breakdowns.

My Advice? Buy This Player!.......2002-02-25

I recently reviewed the Panasonic RQ-SX67V. I was very disappointed with that cassette player! This one, however, which I found at the going out of business sale of Service Merchandise, is really very good and what I was looking for. Play a cassette, shake it hard, and not one skipped beat! I'm very pleased! The price listed on Amazon is what I paid at the sale, which I think is a good price....

My wife loves it!.......2002-01-09

I gave this model to my wife as a replacement for her Sony player . She likes it better, and is completely satisfied with it. It is amazing that it runs on only one AA cell, and lasts as long as it does. The sound is very good, and the only downfall is, the head-set gets uncomfortable after awhile.

A very durable walkman, but mediocre overall........2001-12-31

I have owned one for four months. I have mixed feeling
about it. It is a very durable walkman. I accidentally dropped it twice on concrete and there was no damage. Everything
worked fine on the walkman. My battery and cassette did not fly out upon impact. I am rough on my walkmans, which is
why I brought this Panasonic. The battery compartment is inside the cassette compartment, which prevents the battery
from coming out upon impact. The cassette lid locks securely. The FM reception switch works well. It helps prevent
interference from stronger stations. It's now time for the negatives. Panasonic should have equipped this walkman with
good, conventional headphones. These "in ear" type headphones come loose often. When I ride my bike on a bumpy
road, I have to re-adjust the headphones too often. I suspect joggers have the same problem. This Panasonic model has
the weakest super bass (they call it XBS) I have heard. The bass is too light. Panasonic's own RQ-CR15V delivers more bass. The sound quality is decent, but it needs more bass. The FM reception switch
is located inside the cassette compartment, which is inconvenient to operate when riding a bicycle. The play time (tape)
with one battery is good, but it's not 25 hours. If you have the XBS on and the volume is high, you can expect about 17
hours of play time. I suspect that is why Panasonic gives you four batteries. And last, this walkman is design to play
normal position (type 1) tapes only. You won't benefit from playing high bias (Type II) tapes. Type II tapes are generally
superior to type I. On this walkman, normal position (type I) tapes sound better. If you invested in a lot of high bias tapes,
look for a walkman that has a switch for normal position (type I) and high bias (type II) tapes. That is something I
neglected to do. Overall, I am a little disappointed with the Panasonic RQ-SW44V, but it is very durable.

adequate, but not great.......2001-11-02

I ordered this unit to replace a Sony walkman that died after about 4 years (a relatively long life for a walkman, in my experience). For the money, I can't really complain. The sound quality is quite good; nevertheless, the bass boost is inferior to the Sony's, the controls are harder to use when the unit is "belt clipped" to my waistband, and the earphones are not as comfortable. The lack of an auto-stop feature is also disappointing.

On the flip side, the earphones stay in place much better than did the Sony's, and the unit is more lightweight and gets more hours out of one battery than the Sony did out of two. It's a recent purchase, so I can't comment on its durability.

Overall, it's perfectly adequate for working out at the gym, but I must say that when it dies I think I'll go back to the Sony.

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