Panasonic SL-MP70 Personal CD Player
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- CD-R/CD-RW Playback: CD-R/CD-RW
- Bass Boost: Without Bass Boost
- Anti Skip Buffer: 45 sec.
- Supported Formats: MP3
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Easy to use, needs some improvement
Pros
Large text display, simple navigation, and compact design.
Cons
Pathetic locking latch, bass-shy amplifier, and significant battery drain when off for a while.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Not a bad choice if you find it at a reasonable price, but amplifier is lacking when using headphones.
I have had the SL-MP70 for nearly two years now and frequently play it through my car stereo. Recording MP3-encoded discs are played through without noticeable problems when playing files encoded at 256kbps and 320kbps; however, results are mixed with any variable bit rate files.
What I do like about this portable disc player is the size, without too much effort, I could slide the MP70 in a moderate-sized coat pocket. The battery life is impressive at around 32-hours (on Ni-MH rechargables); however, it will drain batteries while it is not in use, meaning that those 32-hours turned into at least 20 to 22 hours of usability unless the batteries are removed. Still leaps and bounds of the budget-focused competition. The large dot-matrix display is a great size for users that tend to glance instead of trying to adjust their eyes to a small display; also, the display handles ID3 Tag and standard filenames, making it easier to identify a particular song; however, long filenames are a throwback to Windows 95, having the rest of the title cut off and have a "...~1.mp3".
What I do not like about the MP70 is the battery life, especially if the batteries are in the player after use. There is no defeatable shock protection (at least that I'm not familiar with) when playing a standard audio CD. If the player is dropped, the locking latch will separate from the case and the plastic spring, located on the inside of the unit, will become loose - meaning that the player needs to be disassembled and have the locking latch section reassembled (not difficult, but annoying).
Compared to the value competition, the amplifier section needs to be beefed up; I had a Lenoxx Sound CD-91, a standard-fare CD player with radio, and retailed for a slightly lower price - but it offered music tones with more depth because of its beefy amplifier. This MP70 produces slightly less bass (with its S-XBS bass enhancement on) and produces even less bass between volume settings 22 through 25. The "Live" sound effect is similar to stereo expansion and works effectively with at least a 192kbps bit rate; however, this setting lacked bass definition.
The SL-MP70 is a fine choice if you come across it at an acceptable price. CD-based MP3 portables still offer a bang for the buck; however, there is more emphasis nowadays on smaller digital audio players that do everything and wash your dishes.
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Update, the SL-MP70 I reviewed ceased reading CD-Audio discs (home-recorded and retail pressing) a couple of days ago. The MP70 tended to spin relentlessly on and on.
They sure do not build them like they used to.
It worked while it lasted.
What I do like about this portable disc player is the size, without too much effort, I could slide the MP70 in a moderate-sized coat pocket. The battery life is impressive at around 32-hours (on Ni-MH rechargables); however, it will drain batteries while it is not in use, meaning that those 32-hours turned into at least 20 to 22 hours of usability unless the batteries are removed. Still leaps and bounds of the budget-focused competition. The large dot-matrix display is a great size for users that tend to glance instead of trying to adjust their eyes to a small display; also, the display handles ID3 Tag and standard filenames, making it easier to identify a particular song; however, long filenames are a throwback to Windows 95, having the rest of the title cut off and have a "...~1.mp3".
What I do not like about the MP70 is the battery life, especially if the batteries are in the player after use. There is no defeatable shock protection (at least that I'm not familiar with) when playing a standard audio CD. If the player is dropped, the locking latch will separate from the case and the plastic spring, located on the inside of the unit, will become loose - meaning that the player needs to be disassembled and have the locking latch section reassembled (not difficult, but annoying).
Compared to the value competition, the amplifier section needs to be beefed up; I had a Lenoxx Sound CD-91, a standard-fare CD player with radio, and retailed for a slightly lower price - but it offered music tones with more depth because of its beefy amplifier. This MP70 produces slightly less bass (with its S-XBS bass enhancement on) and produces even less bass between volume settings 22 through 25. The "Live" sound effect is similar to stereo expansion and works effectively with at least a 192kbps bit rate; however, this setting lacked bass definition.
The SL-MP70 is a fine choice if you come across it at an acceptable price. CD-based MP3 portables still offer a bang for the buck; however, there is more emphasis nowadays on smaller digital audio players that do everything and wash your dishes.
--
Update, the SL-MP70 I reviewed ceased reading CD-Audio discs (home-recorded and retail pressing) a couple of days ago. The MP70 tended to spin relentlessly on and on.
They sure do not build them like they used to.
It worked while it lasted.
