Batteries: 1 AAA Battery Description: 3 AAA Binding: Electronics Brand: Sony Color: white EAN: 0027242663824 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: SRFM85V Publisher: Sony Sales Rank: 2073 Studio: Sony Variation Description: white
Features:
Lightweight digital radio with armband for joggers, skaters, and other active users
Picks up AM/FM radio, VHF TV channels 2 to 13, and weather bands 1 to 7
30 station presets (5 TV, 5 weather, 15 FM, and 5 AM)
Built-in stopwatch and split and pitch timer; easy-to-read angled LED display
Includes armband, belt clip, and stereo headphones; 1-year parts warranty
Excellent product
I purchased Sony SRF-M85V S2 Sports Walkman Armband Radio for my family-in law who wanted to listen Chinese stations. First, I didn't consider Sony SRF-M85V S2 Sports Walkman Armband Radio because of price, instead I purchased a Coby manual tuner $9 radio, which only picked up some major FM stations, and I ended up returning to get a better one, which was this Sony Walkman. This works excellent, picked up all stations including minor ones, easy to find a station you like because of digital screen, not much extra noise compare to the others. I should have purchased this from beginning. Looks cute and light.
A radio that doesn't pick up radio
I read the reviews online but my impression was Sony makes quality products so I tried it. I went to a local store to make the purchase (to make returns easier if the reviews turned out to be true). I knew it was worthless and being returned the day I bought it. I drove around in different parts of the city to test reception and it was UNLISTENABLE everywhere I went. It wasn't small amounts of static, it was UNLISTENABLE. I would review other features, but if it doesn't get past the "does this radio pick up radio stations" part of the test you fail automatically with no need to go any further. I don't know what has changed in Walkmen technology but this is an embarassment to the Sony name. Maybe the overseas place that designs the Walkmen can't ... Read More
Junk! Junk!! JUNK!!! My second one in series all suck.
Got this for Christmas. It did not last two months.
This is actually the second one of these overpriced units I have owned and both have exactly the same problem. They are probably fine if you don't actually use them for what they advertise. First, the armband/belt clip is held on by two hollow plastic posts which are about 2mm in diameter with less than 1/2 mm of plastic in the walls. The very first time I put the thing on my arm and ran these posts broke off when I removed my running jacket. The store refused to actually return the device because it was "abused" which did nothing for my opinion of the product or the retailer. But it sill worked although I did not trust the band any more. What was worse was the sound quality ... Read More
Complete waste of money
I wish I would have read the other reviews for Sony SRF-M85V S2 Sports Walkman Armband Radio before I bought this Walkman. Complete waste of money. The radio gets bad reception even outside. Inside at the gym I tried to listen to the tv sound that is broadcast over FM, at first I thought the transmitters were not turned on because I received nothing but static. But no, the person next to me had a $19.99 radio with a brand name I never heard of was picking up the signal just fine. The Walkman that I had back in the 80's (plain AM/FM with a cassette player) got better reception than this. It is completely worthless to me. I suggest you look for another brand.
Good Value
I purchace this radio to replace an old worn out Sony headset. For the price the radio does what is expected. The lower price of AA batteries compared to AAA would make it a better unit if it ran on AA. My experience with Amazon.com has been excellent. Be sure to compare prices from outside sources. Do not rely on % discount off Retail, no one ever paid those origional prices after 60 days of the product introduction.
