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Sony SRF-M85V S2 Sports Walkman Armband Radio | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $18.45
You Save: $41.54 (69%)
New (11) Used (1) Refurbished (2) from $11.00
Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 1451
Color: white
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 3 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: SRFM85V
Model: SRFM85V
UPC: 027242663824
EAN: 0027242663824
ASIN: B0007P4G5I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight digital radio with armband for joggers, skaters, and other active users | | • | Picks up AM/FM radio, VHF TV channels 2 to 13, and weather bands 1 to 7 | | • | 30 station presets (5 TV, 5 weather, 15 FM, and 5 AM) | | • | Built-in stopwatch and split and pitch timer; easy-to-read angled LED display | | • | Includes armband, belt clip, and stereo headphones; 1-year parts warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Not everyone wants to listen to a CD or MP3 compilation when exercising, which is where this Sony S2 Sports Walkman armband radio comes into play. Equipped with a slim, lightweight body and a digital tuner that picks up not only AM and FM stations but also local VHF TV channels (2 to 13) and weather stations, the radio offers a great way to listen to your preferred public radio show, catch the local baseball broadcast, and jog to your favorite DJ's rhythms while running, skating, or working out at the gym. The device also features 30 station presets that make it easy to switch from one program to another, letting you choose among five TV, five weather, 15 FM, and five AM radio presets. And because of its compact housing and minimal weight, most listeners will barely notice the radio while running or cycling--a major advantage over bulky portable CD players. The Walkman is more than just a radio, however. Both athletes in training and casual users who are working themselves into shape will welcome the stopwatch and split and pitch timer, which records split times with the press of a button. The added functions make the device a valuable companion while running, sailing, and pursuing other time-sensitive activities, while also reducing the amount of equipment you need to bring along. The Walkman also features convenient up/down controls and an angled LED display, so workout kings and queens can easily decipher information while they're on the run. And unlike many portable radios, the S2 Walkman prioritizes audio performance by employing Sony's Mega Bass Sound System, which boosts the bass tones to create a richer, fuller overall sound. The Walkman comes with both an armband and a belt clip for hands-free use, along with a set of sports headphones. It also carries a one-year parts warranty. What's in the Box
SRF-M85V S2 Walkman, stereo headphones, armband, belt clip, user's manual.
Product Description
The Sony SRF-M85V S2 Sports Walkman(R) lets you enjoy your favorite broadcats while you jog or lift. The slim, light design makes it comfortable to wear around the park or at the weight bench. Set your favorite stations, tune through them and enjoy the added bonus of Mega Bass(R) sound while you listen. Stopwatch tool helps you keep track of your running time. Mega Bass Sound system Comes with armband and belt clip for sport wearing Sports headphones supplied
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| Customer Reviews: Read 47 more reviews...
 Sony Walkman January 6, 2009
Steven G. Johnson (Portland, Oregon)
After trying just about every alternative on the market, this sports walkman is by far the best. It has everything you could want in an inexpensive radio that is ideal for sports events and doing otherwise-tedious yard work. I'd definitely recommend this product.
 Sony should be ashamed for this product December 23, 2008
DJG (Nashville, Tn USA)
This armband radio is very poor quality and Sony should be ashamed of itself for putting a product like this on the market to carry it's name. The FM Tuner is terrible and can barely pickup local FM stations. Noisey hard to tune and program. Not user friendly at all and part of it the TV tuner will be useless after February 17, 2009. Sony wake up and make something better than this. If you like to workout or walk and listen to the radio don't buy this product.
 Lightweight, but not as good as earlier Sony M80 October 21, 2008
Jonathan Levy (Los Angeles)
I bought this to replace my earlier S2 Walkman. The previous one, model M80, was a bit heavier in weight and required two batteries (instead of one) but it had great radio reception and was easy to use. After four years I literally wore it out and was eager to get a new unit. The new M85V is lighter in weight -- which is nice -- but the radio reception isn't nearly as good, especially on FM stations with moderate to low signal strength. Major bummer since I live in a hilly area of California and radio reception is compromised by mountains, power lines, etc.
I would only recommend the M85 if you plan on listening to radio stations with high wattage and very strong signals.
Excellent product July 28, 2008
Ria
I purchased this product for my family-in law who wanted to listen Chinese stations. First, I didn't consider this product because of price, instead I purchased a Coby manual tuner $9 radio, which only picked up some major FM stations, and I ended up returning to get a better one, which was this Sony Walkman. This works excellent, picked up all stations including minor ones, easy to find a station you like because of digital screen, not much extra noise compare to the others. I should have purchased this from beginning. Looks cute and light.
A radio that doesn't pick up radio May 26, 2008
Razor (ATX)
I read the reviews online but my impression was Sony makes quality products so I tried it. I went to a local store to make the purchase (to make returns easier if the reviews turned out to be true). I knew it was worthless and being returned the day I bought it. I drove around in different parts of the city to test reception and it was UNLISTENABLE everywhere I went. It wasn't small amounts of static, it was UNLISTENABLE. I would review other features, but if it doesn't get past the "does this radio pick up radio stations" part of the test you fail automatically with no need to go any further. I don't know what has changed in Walkmen technology but this is an embarassment to the Sony name. Maybe the overseas place that designs the Walkmen can't test for American radio waves. With all the technology today, why can't Sony get a simple radio player right? I hope Sony realizes their declining radio Walkmen sales are due to product quality and not because people don't buy radios anymore.
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