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I ordered via Amazon.UK a Sony walkman CD player that reads CDs recorded in MP3 format. It is for my 94 year old mother to listen to archaeological and other reports that I get as podcasts.
It arrived within 2 days from kkelectronics and works perfectly. We are very happy with it, especially the fact that once stopped, it resumes where it was stopped, very useful when there are a hundred or so MP3 tracks, or 30 or so hours recorded. The radio works well too.
However, there was no AC adaptor in the pack. The Amazon advert stated that there is an AC adaptor included in the box.
I emailed kkelectronics about this and got the following reply.
"Hi
Amazon listing is incorrect-if look in the leaflet with the product,it lists what is included in the pack
you can return it for full refund
regards
jawar"

I don't want to return it for a full refund. My mother loves this little machine. The machine itself deserves a 5 out of 5. However we now have to spend another 20 pounds on top of the machines original 38 pounds cost to get a Sony AC adaptor that the Amazon advert said was included.
Because of this I only rate this Sony D-NF340 MP3 CD Walkman at 3 stars

This CD player is certainly portable, but not very convenient because there is no belt clip or means of attachment to clothing. In other words, you can be stationery with it on a surface near you or moving provided you hold it!

Unfortunately, this deficiency cannot be seen without cutting open the firm plastic packaging, which then voids the conditions for return to Amazon.

The sound quality is satisfactory but the "mega bass" does not do much for my hearing.

I bought the system on amazon.uk as far as I can't find the product in France. It is very robust, good working, beautiful sound, very nice radio on FM, very easy to use, economical with the batteries. Two criticisms : The cd player is a bit noisy... the CD text does not work on traditionnal CDs (but ok on MP3). I think I would buy another one, if necessary. I have had other CD players from other manufacturers, really not so good...

I bought this for my father, who cannot read now and had to switch to audiobooks. He is quite happy with the player. A nice feature is that he can stop his book, listen to FM news or something, and then resume from the same place. But the controls were not easy to use for the first days.

This Sony product does all I require of it without going over the top and boiling the kettle.