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Replacement Parts? A Joke!!
I purchased this product because I'm an avid jogger/runner and I like to be entertained while I run. Often, I use an MP3 player, but the MP3 player has a lousy FM tuner. Sometimes, I also like to listen to AM radio. Well, while jogging one day I tripped over a rock and fell on the radio that was strapped to my arm. The radio was built well and was not damaged, but the expandable strap fell apart. For about 2 weeks, I tried to find a replacement armband and there is no place where I can find one. So here I have a real receptive radio that I'd like to use while jogging and I can't find a replacement armband. What a joke! Maybe this is the time of disposable electronics, but, I still have a little tinny radio that still works as good as the day I bought it 5 years ago. Go figure. Maybe someone will respond with a location that I can use to buy a replacement armband and then I might change my review as to how good the unit operates? Reception is very good for me I picked up a reburbished (hope that's not a bad sign) one of these for about $20 at the factory store at the San Marcos (TX) Outlet Mall. I've only used it a couple of times so far, but I can address the reception issue. I live about 70 miles from Houston, and my Sony MD/FM/TV player can not pick up a TV signal from there, but this one gets all three stations well. Headphones are not the best, but good enough for the price. Poor reception Mine has been dependable enough so far but the reception is very bad as noted by other users. I purchase this radio to replace a very old tape/radio combination unit. The reception on this unit is much worse relative to that of the 10 year old el-cheapo unit. Works fine for me... I really enjoy using my armband radio. It has worked well for me even on my almost daily three mile runs. It still works even after I got caught in a downpour and got drenched. The earphone cord is a bit long, though. It is hard to find a place for it where it will not be in the way or uncomfortable. Other than that, this is the best product that I have found for myself. Poor quality construction and poor design I have owned multiple small Sony sports radios. I use them while running and weight lifting. This is by far the worst of the series. Quality: 1. After less than 6 months one of the tiny metal battery connectors fell out and was lost while changing batteries. Previous similar products have lasted several years. 2. While sound quality was acceptable, the antenna is markedly directional and less powerful than previous slightly larger more oblong Sony units. Design: 1. Sports radios should have a clear display and buttons and knobs that can be accessed while running, etc. The volume knob is way too sensitive and the tiny buttons with miniscule numbers and characters cannot be readily accessed while running. The unit has plenty of surface area for larger knobs. In addition, only a small portion of the LCD screen is utilized - what were they thinking? Reading glasses should not be required for usage! In summation, this unit exemplifies poor ergonomics and poor quality - Don't buy one! | |
