Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

A quick caveat before I review. As of 5/12/2006 the Sony site (and Sears, too) still says this boombox takes 'C' batteries. It doesn't, it takes 'D' size, though a quantity of 6 is correct. I can't see that Amazon has included battery info. one way or the other. This is truly an Industrial Strength boombox - extremely rugged. I bought one for my handicapped daughter, who needs almost constant music to keep her happy, but has been pretty rough on past boomboxes. This one ought to last. It is significantly larger than the average portable boombox, so pay attention to the dimensions and weight to see if it's a fit for you. The only weak spot is the antenna, which my daughter managed to break the first day. Be careful how you restore it to its telescoped slot. We can't find a replacement antenna yet. Also, it lists on the Sony site and at Sears for $129.99, so I don't know where this site got a list price of $179.99.