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This unit did not quite meet my expectations. While the tuner is strongerr than 90% of the handheld brands, the sound quality was the same as the better brands (Sony Aiwa) that are not HD. The sound quality was no better than the cassette/am/fm units sold in the 1970's (with 2 fm and one am band and easier to program). The latest Sony Walkman (fm only) with the recordable feature can save a song or several hours of a radio broadcast with a longer battery life. The battery took too long to charge. My Golf Buddy gps unit charged faster after four hours of usage. The HD designation is no better than the quad sound manufacturers promised over stereo. I expected surround sound quality.
What's great about it: stronger tuner, protective carrier
What's not so great: short battery life, charging time, programming stations