I researched Panasonic and Sony, and could not decide. From other sites the Panasonic seemed better. I bought both because Best Buy did not have any on display and comparing them to each other, there is no contest. The Sony blows the Panasonic away, in every detail. I would buy from a brick and mortar store vs. saving a couple bucks and ordering on line from a company that charges restocking fees or won't let you return it at all.
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chiropyro
on May 13, 2010
kachua
on February 18, 2010
Overall, Panasonic SL CT582V is an excellent unit for the money. I bought mine from COSTCO for $49.99 with a $10.00 rebate.
This Panasonic SL CT582V does not read ID3 tag. If you need the ID3 tag information being displayed for you then you should get this unit for the sound and the readability of just about any disc. I almost returned it, then the $10.00 rebate made if attractive. I am not sure why Panasonic did not include this feature, but I think they should for future models.
This sound is excellent, and controls are great. However, you cannot advance an MP3 track.
The SL-CT582V Portable CD Player is a little under an inch thick and weighs a mere 6.1 ounces without the battery. You'll hardly notice it during your busy day, but you'll be glad you have it with you. Advanced D.sound technology is comprised of four components that work together to elevate your audio experience to the next level. A Digital Amplifier helps reduce distortion and also helps you achieve crystal-clear sound - even at higher volume levels. The S-XBS and Digital Audio Gain Control help to improve bass response at higher volume levels and MP3 Re-Master technology allows the listener to receive outstanding sound quality from compressed music files, such as MP3. You can achieve up to 141 Hours of MP3 and up to 75 Hours of CD-DA Playback with the supplied external battery case. It lets you power the unit with two AAA Alkaline Batteries and two AA Alkaline Batteries, for some amazing playback times. Panasonic Portable CD Players are designed to reduce or eliminate CD skipping during most active uses. There is even a backup memory feature that helps provide further assurance of a skip-free listening experience. The built-in Digital Tuner lets you catch FM or AM radio, in addition to your MP3 and CD-DA tunes. You can even program up to 30 stations into the player's preset memory for easy access while you're on the move. MP3 is the most popular and widely used digital audio compression format available today. Since MP3 files are so small, you can burn a library of music onto CD-R/RWs2 from a compatible computer and play them back on your Panasonic Portable CD Player.
General
Product type
CD player / radio
Depth
5.4 in
Height
0.8 in
Width
5.4 in
Weight
6.1 oz
Carrying case
None -
Color
Silver
Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display
LCD
Headphones
Headphones type
Binaural Behind-the-neck
Sound output mode
Stereo
Connectivity technology
Wired
Radio
Tuner type
Digital Radio tuner
Tuner bands
AM/FM
Station preset qty
30
Equalizer
Equalizer factory presets
S-XBS+, S-XBS
Equalizer factory preset qty
5
Audio Features
Sound effects
D.sound
Sound output mode
Stereo
CD System
CD system type
CD player
Media load type
Top-load
Playback modes
Random play / shuffle, One track repeat, All disks repeat, Program play
CD shockproof memory
45 seconds
CD-R compatible
Yes
CD-RW compatible
Yes
CD track programming
Yes (20 tracks)
Digital audio standards supported
MP3
Connectivity
Connector type
1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x DC power input
Remote Control
Remote control
Player remote control - Cable
Digital Player / Recorder
Supported digital audio standards
WMA, MP3
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