Take a few familiar CDs to your favorite consumer electronics store.
Step2
Listen to song excerpts through good speakers or headphones on several models.
Step3
Turn off as many sound-altering features (bass boost, and so on) as possible.
Step4
Carefully test each unit's anti-skip protection if you will use the player in a car or while walking or running. Jostle the unit. Run with it.
Step5
Compare performance features such as oversampling filters, digital-to-analog converters, length of digital anti-skip protection (10 to 45 seconds), and bass-boost switch.
Step6
Decide which programmability features you want, such as programmable memory, random play, repeat play, and audible fast-forward and fast-reverse.
Step7
Compare convenience features such as automatic shut-off, display type, line-out jack, remote control, and weight with batteries.
Step8
Compare included accessories such as AC adapter, headphones, carrying case, remote control, standard or rechargeable batteries, and car cassette adapter kit.
Step9
Compare ease-of-use of various models.
Step10
Understand that extra hardware and extra features add to the price.
Step11
Remember that the least expensive units have a 90-day limited warranty, other units have one year.
Tips & Warnings
A cheap player with decent headphones may sound better than a more expensive player with included headphones.
Longer memory buffers for anti-skip protection consume extra battery life when activated.
Some portable units won't play some or all CD-RW discs. Test a unit first if you expect to use the homemade discs.
on 5/23/2008
Good info about how to buy a portable CD player. Thanks for sharing.
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docsharp76 said
on 5/23/2008 Good info about how to buy a portable CD player. Thanks for sharing.
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