Panasonic SL-SW950 Shockwave Portable CD Player (Blue and White)
Panasonic SL-SW950 Shockwave Portable CD Player (Blue and White)
Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Now you've got a CD player you can take on the road or to the gym--and one that happens to look great, too. Panasonic's ultra-tough SL-SW950 Shockwave portable CD player sports a heat-resistant, polycarbonate body for outdoor use. Further, it's equipped with a one-touch lock-and-release system designed to keep the player's top cover securely attached regardless of your activity. And, it's water-resistant. Don't immerse it in a pool or tub, but don't let a light rain deter you from that morning jog, either.
The player has been designed to virtually eliminate skipping under normal and most active listening conditions. Panasonic's Digital Servo system assures precise focus servo and tracking servo operation for high vibration resistance. However, if a shock does occur, you'll enjoy 48 seconds of backup memory to help your music continue as if nothing happened.
With just two AA batteries (not included), the SL-SW950 will give you up to 40 hours of playback time. This feature is not only economical, but also environmentally friendly, since it reduces battery consumption. Alternatively, you may power the player using an optional 4.5V AC/DC adapter.
Other conveniences include a hold switch (which negates state changes during transport or listening), playback of recordable CD-R and CD-RW discs, 24-track programming, random play, repeat play (one track or an entire disc), S-XBS (Extra Bass System) to give your music an added bass boost, Train mode high-frequency reduction for less fatiguing--or simply less conspicuous--listening, and a pop-up eject system to simplify disc removal.
What's in the Box
CD player, stereo in-ear headphones, jogger grip (with adapter), and a user's manual.
Product Description:
The SL-SW950 features impressive audio performance and an aggressive new design. And, true to the ShockWave family of products, these models have a tough exterior. A water-resistant shell protects the units and a lock mechanism ensures the compartment closes tightly. A special gasket buckle-lock seal around the CD lid and a deep-seated, water-resistant battery compartment make these portables less prone to damage from dirt, water and the elements.For improved performance while on the go, the player uses Panasonic's "No Skip" Anti-Skip System. "No Skip" technology features a unique construction designed with rubber bushings to absorb the shock, while an anti-skip mechanism and anti-skip digital serve to further prevent skipping. To ensure music does not skip a beat, a memory reserve is built in for added back up. The SL-SW950 stores up to 48 seconds of music in memory. When the unit is bumped, causing a tracking error, the system plays back music from the memory buffer until correct tracking resumes. This CD player also gives first-class audio performances. It includes a MASH 1-bit digital-to-analog converter, which reproduces all of the subtle sounds that make CDs so rich, while Panasonic's Extra Bass System (XBS) adds big bass sound. To ensure hours of music entertainment, both models include Panasonic's Power Last High Efficiency Power System. It can be powered with two "AA" alkaline batteries, or with optional rechargeable batteries or optional car power adaptor. Of course, this model contains many other popular CD features such as, 24-track Random Access Programming, Resume and Skip/Search. A hold button is included to prevent accidental button pushing. A large, easy-to-read LCD display is located on the top of the unit to easily view operating functions.
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Panasonic SL-SW950 Shockwave Portable CD Player (Blue and White)
Manufacturer: Panasonic ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics  All Portable CD Players
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ASIN: B0000659UJ |
Product Description
The SL-SW950 features impressive audio performance and an aggressive new design. And, true to the ShockWave family of products, these models have a tough exterior. A water-resistant shell protects the units and a lock mechanism ensures the compartment closes tightly. A special gasket buckle-lock seal around the CD lid and a deep-seated, water-resistant battery compartment make these portables less prone to damage from dirt, water and the elements.For improved performance while on the go, the player uses Panasonic's "No Skip" Anti-Skip System. "No Skip" technology features a unique construction designed with rubber bushings to absorb the shock, while an anti-skip mechanism and anti-skip digital serve to further prevent skipping. To ensure music does not skip a beat, a memory reserve is built in for added back up. The SL-SW950 stores up to 48 seconds of music in memory. When the unit is bumped, causing a tracking error, the system plays back music from the memory buffer until correct tracking resumes. This CD player also gives first-class audio performances. It includes a MASH 1-bit digital-to-analog converter, which reproduces all of the subtle sounds that make CDs so rich, while Panasonic's Extra Bass System (XBS) adds big bass sound. To ensure hours of music entertainment, both models include Panasonic's Power Last High Efficiency Power System. It can be powered with two "AA" alkaline batteries, or with optional rechargeable batteries or optional car power adaptor. Of course, this model contains many other popular CD features such as, 24-track Random Access Programming, Resume and Skip/Search. A hold button is included to prevent accidental button pushing. A large, easy-to-read LCD display is located on the top of the unit to easily view operating functions.Amazon.com Product Description
Now you've got a CD player you can take on the road or to the gym--and one that happens to look great, too. Panasonic's ultra-tough SL-SW950 Shockwave portable CD player sports a heat-resistant, polycarbonate body for outdoor use. Further, it's equipped with a one-touch lock-and-release system designed to keep the player's top cover securely attached regardless of your activity. And, it's water-resistant. Don't immerse it in a pool or tub, but don't let a light rain deter you from that morning jog, either.The player has been designed to virtually eliminate skipping under normal and most active listening conditions. Panasonic's Digital Servo system assures precise focus servo and tracking servo operation for high vibration resistance. However, if a shock does occur, you'll enjoy 48 seconds of backup memory to help your music continue as if nothing happened.
With just two AA batteries (not included), the SL-SW950 will give you up to 40 hours of playback time. This feature is not only economical, but also environmentally friendly, since it reduces battery consumption. Alternatively, you may power the player using an optional 4.5V AC/DC adapter.
Other conveniences include a hold switch (which negates state changes during transport or listening), playback of recordable CD-R and CD-RW discs, 24-track programming, random play, repeat play (one track or an entire disc), S-XBS (Extra Bass System) to give your music an added bass boost, Train mode high-frequency reduction for less fatiguing--or simply less conspicuous--listening, and a pop-up eject system to simplify disc removal.
What's in the Box
CD player, stereo in-ear headphones, jogger grip (with adapter), and a user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Expensive, and worthless.......2006-07-23
Great cd player, could improve on the headphones........2004-02-15
the quality of sound from the headphones could be a little bit better and it's not very comfortable.
Well-designed but could use a little better sound.......2002-11-11
This Panasonic fits well in the hand and has a provided rubber strap. The body is water resistant and this is a feature that could be handy in Canadian weather. The buttons are rubber cased on the top. I like the buttons instead of dials which you may find on the Sony - especially if by mistake or something rubs against the dial and brings the volume up to max by mistake. The volume on the Panasonic is a toggle with - and + - the typical volume setting will be around 10 or 11. There are different play modes including repeat or random. The buttons include a previous track, next track, a separate button for stop and play/pause. The play/pause button is a good touch because Sony does not have a similar button (what it has instead is a stop, play resume feature). The Panasonic has a memory recall.
The Panasonic headphones provided are plastic and painful in the ears after a while. The sound without any of the eq bass boost is rather ordinary, clear but not very exciting. There is a setting for train - which cuts out the high frequencies that may bother people on the train. The XBS boost is good - not amazing - but sufficient and definitely better than the Sony megabass. It is still a muddy bass and loses the treble. This unit definitely could use a treble boost.
As for no skip - I have done some walking and some shaking of the device and it's been solid so far. The life of batteries it claims is 18 hours with rechargeables which I use or 40 with AA. For the price I paid, it would have been nice to have had the AC recharger than Sony does provide for a similar priced unit (Sony DEJ751 which I do not recommend).
Canadian at Best Buy - is this worth it ? In the long run, yes. It would be nice if Panasonic had provided AC rechargers and batteries instead of charging extra for them. A serious jogger might want to have FM/AM digital tuner as well when the batteries run out for the cd player.
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