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COBY CX-CD241 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio
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(3.0 out of 5)
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Hummm
(3 out of 5) by J. Welch on Sep 1, 2006 (Maryland)Pro:
1. Tiny
2. Tiny
3. Cute
4. Decent radio reception even with very short antenna
Con:
1. Puny sound (but it's a tiny, inexpensive stereo...)
2. IT HUMS. In radio or CD mode, there is a moderate/low pitched hummming sound that comes through the music. Even when you're not playing a CD, there's the hum. I thought it was just me, since I'm very sensitive to hums, but my wife (who doesn't care) noticed it, too, without my pointing it out.
I MAY keep this boombox because it's cheap and cute, but the hum really does irritate me.
1. Tiny
2. Tiny
3. Cute
4. Decent radio reception even with very short antenna
Con:
1. Puny sound (but it's a tiny, inexpensive stereo...)
2. IT HUMS. In radio or CD mode, there is a moderate/low pitched hummming sound that comes through the music. Even when you're not playing a CD, there's the hum. I thought it was just me, since I'm very sensitive to hums, but my wife (who doesn't care) noticed it, too, without my pointing it out.
I MAY keep this boombox because it's cheap and cute, but the hum really does irritate me.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
Can't beat the price. Bought mine last week and it came with a powercord.
(4 out of 5) by Fatima Amari on Jun 12, 2007 (San Francisco, CA)This is perfect for casual non audio-phile indoor/outdoor use. I bought this to have some tunes outside while myself and a few other workmen are restoring a barn on my property. It is exactly what I needed. I wanted something I didn't mind getting a bit messed up (paint splatters, dings, etc). It's small, lightweight, inexpensive and very functional. The sound quality is decent (especially outdoors with other ambient noise) and though it definitely doesn't have some cooler features (shuffle, etc), it works great for what I wanted it for. I was worried after I read some of the reviews (after I purchased it) that it didn't come with a power cord, but mine did, so I was very happy I didn't have to go out and find one that fit, though I imagine that wouldn't have been that difficult at Radio Shack or some other type of store. All around, I'd say it's a 4 stars for what it is. If you're expecting amazing indoor sound, I'd rate it lower, but it's obviously for pool-side or kids room style use. And if you rate it on what it's meant to be used for, it's decent.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
Junk
(1 out of 5) by John C. Adams on Sep 1, 2006 (Denver, CO, USA)I bought this radio as a Christmas gift for my seven year old son. The CD player did not work. It was a bummer. Also, when I bought it I did not know that is was a refurbished unit.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Great!
(4 out of 5) by Karen Wagner on Oct 23, 2006 (Brooklyn, NY)Great little package with all I needed. Great sound, I don't hear any humming. I like it to have something to work by and it's light-weight to carry around - just wish the handle was a little more comfortable. Excellent value for the price. I highly recommend it!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Coby CD Player
(4 out of 5) by James Griffin on Jul 3, 2006 (Orlando, FL United States)Decent for the price. Good radio rception. Volume seems a bit lower than I would like. Overall grade B.