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I see people paying cheap prices and buy these CD players with no names and they are still proud. I would never go with a cheap device because it is "cheap", but I am willing to pay whatever it costs to get a good name, something sturdy. I have always had very good experience with Panasonic products and this is one of them. The antishock memory works excellent. Even when doing erratic movements there is rarely an interruption in sound. Battery consumption is good compared to an average player. Radio reception is excellent (though I don't use it very much). It comes with a hand grip that makes it easy for joggers and also an AC adaptor. However the car kit is not included which should be purchased separately. Above all, behind it is the label "Made in Japan" not made in China or anywhere else. I have had it for four years and overall I am very satisfied with its performance and never had even a small problem.

I've owned this CD player for over three years and I am continually impressed by its high quality of sound. The anti-skip feature isn't great, but that may be because I've dropped it many times. The am/fm reception is unbelievable, and it plays CD's very well. The sound quality is actually much better than our [money] Sony system. I would highly recommend this CD player!

the sl-sx289v is in my oppinion an upgraded version and much better by far than the 279. it does not skip and it plays cd-rs and the 289 is an exellent buy

I bought this CD player because of the good reviews I read. The radio portion is great and I am glad I have it because (being an avid exerciser) the CD player is so sensitive that it shuts off everytime I make a sudden movement. I can't use it while running, elipital trainer nor while walking. I get so frustrated with it that I just use it for the radio. If you really want a CD that won't skip, pay the money and get something better..

Although there are other Panasonic players that are probably better, the price jumps rapidly with the "better" player. I have had this one for over two weeks now and am extremely pleased. The sound is excellent, although a bit soft. The eXtra Bass System does a real good job at filling in the lessened bass. The 40 second skip protection is also excellent. The headphones are good, but could be better. I paid under $100 for it, which makes it the best buy. Better headphones and placement of the volumn knob would have given it 5 stars.