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As soon as I got it, I popped in one of my cds containing only mp3s. To my surprise, not all of my mp3s were recognized. I'd say, one-third of the mp3s on my cd was missing. On another mp3 cd, less than half were recognized. For those who are considering purchasing this cd/mp3 player, be aware that not all mp3s can be read. The sound is very good and the FM/AM tuner works well. In general, it's a good buy and easy to use. In my opinion, I would throw in a few more extra $ for a better quality player.

I liked the interface of this player, but it has some real problems with skipping. At first I thought it was a problem with the media I was using to burn my CD's but then I used the media shipped with the product (you get 3 free CD's with the player) and found the player still skipped. The player would skip even without movement, at random, even in ESP mode, and while playing MP3 CD's. (With ESP off it almost wouldn't work.) Also, the player has no Hold switch. (The hold switch keeps you from accidently pressing buttons when the player is in your pocket or purse.) I returned it. You shouldn't buy it, go for a RioVolt or something from a more reputable company, like Sony, Panasonic, or even Phillips. Even if it costs a little more, you'll end up saving yourself the hassle of returning it. The interface and four line display, radio, and headphones are all very nice, much better than I expected, but that doesn't make up for the skipping.

This is a great MP3/CD Player, don't get me wrong. It has excellent sound, easy navigation, and even an AM/FM radio. But the battery life is HORRIBLE. My batteries barely lasted 1 day (one hour to work, one hour home). I cannot replace batteries every day, or even every other day. I will be returning this model for something else.