Sony WM-FX197 AM/FM Cassette Walkman

This is the third Sony Walkman I've owned over the last 24 years, for an average lifespan of 8 years for each. Two were Sports models that were bulky and heavy. This one is lighter and has a much better bass. I use it only when I am walking on the treadmill, but it gets a lot of use and it is holding up very well. Very glad I found this as I have a lot of cassettes that I don't want to give up. I purchased this new on Amazon. It arrived very quickly and was in the original packaging. I highly recommend this model Walkman.

No funciona el cassette y los audifonos tostados y al sacarlo de la caja se rompio el foam que traen. Se le puso un cassette y no corre. Solo funciona el radio! Super maña inversión para lo que costo el apartato.

Works really great. Thanks sony

I had been burned by SONY several times in the past. For me, SONY was just another four letter word that started with "S". This Walkman, however, is great! Batteries last a long, long time. Unit is easy to operate. Sounds great. Inexpensive to buy! Easy to tune to stations while walking. Great for audio-book listening. Go for it!

This suits my needs for walking outside perfectly. It has fast forward and rewind, is easy to operate, and the buttons are very accessible. The sound is very good--adequate bass, but not overpowering. I was so glad that I was able to find this so that I'm able to listen to my cassettes now that I've started walking every night. It was delivered within days of when I ordered it, which also made me happy.

I've given it 3 stars because it slows down some times. Not sure if this is because my cassettes are old. When I remove the cassette and bang it sharply on a table the Walkman seems to gain speed. I'm still testing my theory that it is the cassette, not the Walkman. If it is the Walkman, I will return it.

I was very pleased with my Sony purchase. I have had others and I really like this model best due to where the batteries are placed in .unit. I would buy it again if I see one on the amazon web sight. Thanks so much. I am a cassette person due to fact I have many tapes that I play in them. Alice

Works fine, WAY overpriced.

Working good so far , would maybe like another one but at 350 new ?.. when it was 199 1 month ago ? . Seems like you ' re taking advantage of a very hard to get item at a regular store.... and those of us who prefer tape have to pay. Sound is great , thanks ...

So pleased that there is still a source for a Sony Cassette Walkman, as cannot find in stores, not even the Sony store. I have (very old) language tapes that I still use, especially when I go out for a walk in the evening or am on the treadmill in the gym. I use this Walkman almost every day, especially in the summer.

Almost as good as the original. I miss the feature that automatically changes the direction of the tape so that playing both sides back to back is possible. Otherwise, very happy.

What with the showing up quickly and working good. Reminds me of the good ole days when these things were still culturally relevant.

excellent!