Great sound, really impressive, with very good reception.

Foolishly designed buttons and interface. Put it in your pocket and you'll change the station.

Excellent sound but stupid control positions and functions. Change the battery and you lose your presets and the time, which is a pain in the neck. The radio shuts off on its own to save battery life, and it invariably happens when you least want it to. Overall this product points out the differences between Sony and the lessers Japanese electronics companies -- Sony design is generally excellent, while the shortcomings in the design of this unit are stark and make you wonder what Aiwa was thinking.

Similar Products Used:

A Sony Walkman (2001), Sony FM (1983), Aiwa Walkman-style unit (1987)