Panasonic RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue)

Panasonic RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue)

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic RQ-SW44VA ShockWave radio cassette Jogger makes it easier than ever to take along your tunes as you jog or work out. This compact AM/FM cassette sports radio is designed with a hand grip to ensure comfort and security while running with the unit. Its rubber-cushioned, water-resistant body helps shield it from the bumps and bruises of active use.

This model features up to 20 hours of playback on a single AA battery. A digitally synthesized tuner ensures crisp, virtually drift-free reception. Twenty station presets and five direct keys give you instant access to your favorite AM and FM stations. The full-function cassette deck with auto reverse plays your favorite tapes. The twist-lock mechanism holds your tapes in the unit even during rugged use.

A large, central display shows tuning mode and preset information, frequency, and station band. It also features a lap function and variable timer setting for your exercise workouts. The RQ-SW44A is highlighted by large AM/FM band-switching and power buttons, a convenient tuning dial, an anti-roll mechanism, bass boost, and a battery checker. The package includes four AA batteries for up to 100 hours of playing time, plus lightweight, active-use ShockWave headphones, and a removable belt clip. This model is blue.

Product Description:
Extreme sports enthusiasts are used to pushing it to the limit - engaging in competitions outsiders can find shocking. So Panasonic engineered the SHOCKWAVE series to stand up to some of your most outrageous stunts. Whether you choose to listen to portable CD players, stereo radio cassette players or headphone radios, SHOCKWAVE portable audio products can take the rough stuff.A thin and compact shell, constructed of high quality plastic provides superior shock prevention and durability. Shockwave models are designed to deliver outstanding audio entertainment in the toughest outdoor conditions. They are super water resistant, too - with a one-touch dual locking system for secure locking, easy opening and protection against the elements. Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner processes FM and AM radio broadcasts digitally, locking in on the signal for less drift and reduced distortion. It also allows for simple storage of station frequencies in convenient presets. 20 Station (10 AM/10 FM) Preset Memory gives you 10 FM and 10 AM presets for your favorite radio stations. Auto Reverse plays both sides of a cassette without having to take it out of the unit. Anti-Rolling Mechanism maintains stable tape speed for maximized sound reproduction and reduced warbling, even when the unit is in motion while walking or during use in other activities. Stereo Cassette Playback lets you play your own tapes as well as prerecorded cassettes with the added enjoyment of stereo sound. XBS (Extra Bass System) is Panasonic's exclusive bass-enhancement circuitry for personal audio products, providing solid, hard-hitting bass impact you feel as well as hear. Bass Boost enhances the low frequencies of any music selection, deepening the bass response and enhancing listening enjoyment.

Panasonic RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue)
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 RQSW44VA Shockwave Personal AM/FM Cassette Player (Blue)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

ShockWave AM/FM cassette sports radio

Full-function cassette player with auto reverse

Digitally synthesized tuner with 20 radio presets

Up to 20 hours of playback on a single AA battery

Includes ShockWave lightweight headphones, hand grip, and belt clip

ASIN: B00004T1X3

Product Description

Extreme sports enthusiasts are used to pushing it to the limit - engaging in competitions outsiders can find shocking. So Panasonic engineered the SHOCKWAVE series to stand up to some of your most outrageous stunts. Whether you choose to listen to portable CD players, stereo radio cassette players or headphone radios, SHOCKWAVE portable audio products can take the rough stuff.A thin and compact shell, constructed of high quality plastic provides superior shock prevention and durability. Shockwave models are designed to deliver outstanding audio entertainment in the toughest outdoor conditions. They are super water resistant, too - with a one-touch dual locking system for secure locking, easy opening and protection against the elements. Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner processes FM and AM radio broadcasts digitally, locking in on the signal for less drift and reduced distortion. It also allows for simple storage of station frequencies in convenient presets. 20 Station (10 AM/10 FM) Preset Memory gives you 10 FM and 10 AM presets for your favorite radio stations. Auto Reverse plays both sides of a cassette without having to take it out of the unit. Anti-Rolling Mechanism maintains stable tape speed for maximized sound reproduction and reduced warbling, even when the unit is in motion while walking or during use in other activities. Stereo Cassette Playback lets you play your own tapes as well as prerecorded cassettes with the added enjoyment of stereo sound. XBS (Extra Bass System) is Panasonic's exclusive bass-enhancement circuitry for personal audio products, providing solid, hard-hitting bass impact you feel as well as hear. Bass Boost enhances the low frequencies of any music selection, deepening the bass response and enhancing listening enjoyment.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic RQ-SW44VA ShockWave radio cassette Jogger makes it easier than ever to take along your tunes as you jog or work out. This compact AM/FM cassette sports radio is designed with a hand grip to ensure comfort and security while running with the unit. Its rubber-cushioned, water-resistant body helps shield it from the bumps and bruises of active use.

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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