Summary:
Well, it has some nice features (like the wake-up timer) and good sound, but maybe it is a bit lightly constructed. It has begun to skip (although this may be my misuse) when I have all the cd tray's loaded. It doesn't do this when I load only one or two cd's.

Strengths:
Some nifty features.

Weaknesses:
Has begun to skip on the 3rd disk when all 3 slots are filled. This may be due to my misuse (I was stacking cd's on the top until I noticed this caused the top to bend a bit).

Summary:
Nice little starter stereo for the kids. Lacks the full-logic cassette controls that the more expensive models have, but sounds decent and it actually has an optical input for a minidisc player. Not bad at all, considering there's much WORSE in the sub $150 price range (like KOSS, Audiophase, etc.).

Strengths:
Price ($120US), optical input.

Weaknesses:
None significant, considering the price.