Sony D-SJ01 (08/18/2001)

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2. Product summary
3. Editors' review
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Manufacturer description

The Discman portable CD player has become the personal audio product of choice for music lovers, and Sony's broad line of products enables consumers to choose the Discman player that's right for their lifestyle and personality. This durable and stylish sports model with Metal Diecast Lid is specially made for go-anywhere outdoor fun, with sleek high-impact case and standout design. Its water resistant case features rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that keep out water, moisture and dirt. One Hand Operation with "Grip Controller" Jog Stick Key fits naturally in your hand during jogging and allows you to access all essential operations using only your thumb. It also provides fast, easy access to tracks and other CD Walkman player performance functions. Hand Strap supplied with the player helps you to grip unit tighter and will make it easier to use during activity. Ultimate Skip Protection by Sony makes the CD Walkman player an ideal on-the-go companion, with greatly advanced digital-based system that provides 10-times faster shock recovery compared to conventional systems, ensuring virtually skip-free playing performance even during such active uses as jogging. Up to 32 Hours Continuous Playback with 2 "AA" batteries is a result of advanced Sony engineering and new IC chip set and new mechanism, providing very long battery life in continuous playback use. 64 Track RMS Programming offers extraordinary ability for you to customize the order in which tracks on a CD are played, while 9 Playback Modes give you many predetermined choices in the playback of CDs, including hearing one track over and over, a selection of tracks in a desired order, or tracks in Shuffle (random) order, and more. Rechargeable Battery offers great savings and convenience over conventional batteries. 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) maintains volume output at levels below distortion threshold, for cleaner sound reproduction and greater listener's comfort.

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Editors' review

• Editors' Choice: No
• Reviewed on: 06/07/2000

Everyone has at least a few precious things that they just can't live without. For some people, it's a ratty, old stuffed animal from childhood or a potato chip shaped like Abe Lincoln; for the singing governess in The Sound of Music, just about everything she saw seemed to be one of her favorite things. We're sure you're a little more selective than she, but we think that you'll probably be as enamored with the new Sony D-SJ01 Discman as we are. With its great design and excellent sound, this sports CD player is way ahead of the pack. Everyone has at least a few precious things that they just can't live without. For some people, it's a ratty, old stuffed animal from childhood or a potato chip shaped like Abe Lincoln; for the singing governess in The Sound of Music, just about everything she saw seemed to be one of her favorite things. We're sure you're a little more selective than she, but we think that you'll probably be as enamored with the new Sony D-SJ01 Discman as we are. With its great design and excellent sound, this sports CD player is way ahead of the pack.

Striking Good Looks
In its design, the D-SJ01 eschews tradition and turns ordinary portable CD players on their head. While on the go, you can carry the Sony in your left palm: slip your hand through the strap, and wrap it around the edge. All of the necessary controls, such as Play, Stop, and Track Skip fall under your thumb. This is a much better way to carry a CD player than strapping it to your waist; it feels more secure and doesn't flop around.

And if that's not quite enough style for you, the black, yellow, and silver color scheme will definitely help you stand out from the crowd. You can watch your discs through a translucent, yellow window on the lid as they spin away. Half of the joy of this Discman is just how cool you look when you're toting it around town. And admit it: Style goes a long way in dictating the right portable electronics choice.

Rugged Construction
As a member of Sony's line of sports electronics, the D-SJ01 isn't just another pretty piece of plastic. Tipping the scales at just over 13 ounces with batteries, it's weighty without being heavy. If you're the type to go trail running in the rain, you'll appreciate the 40-second, antiskip buffer and water-resistant construction. This player absolutely will not skip, handling sharp vertical and lateral movements with aplomb.

Whether we were simulating vigorous physical exercise or listening sedately, the D-SJ01 always pumped out great-sounding music. Although the player has variable bass settings, we wish Sony had thrown in a few additional features, such as variable equalizer settings or an AM/FM radio, especially since the asking price is a whopping $250. But the D-SJ01 really does offer an innovative, functional design that plays music flawlessly, even under the harshest conditions.