Panasonic RQ2102 Shoe Box Recorder

We ordered this to play cassettes for an educational program. We were able to open it to play one of the tapes, but we were not able to eject the tape. The door will not open and we cannot get the tape out. Because of the proprietary nature of the tape, we cannot return the player until we get the tape out of the player.

I am very pleased with this Recorder. It is easy to operate and does a very good job as a recorder. There is just one problem. When recording with the built in microphone, it picks up the motor noise. This can be overcome by using a plug in mike and placing the recorder a safe distance away.

THE CASSETTE PLAYER WAS LARGER THAN DESCRIBED. IT'S NOT AROUND THE SAME SIZE AS TWO CASSETTES. IT DOES WORK VERY GOOD. DOES NOT EAT UP THE CASSETTES. IT'S A TRUSTED COMPANY. THERE IS NO LED LIGHT, FOR WHEN THE BATTERY GETS LOW. THE A/C OUTLET IS VERY HANDY, LESS TROUBLE THAN A LARGE BULKY ADAPTER. THE SOUND IS VERY GOOD. RECORDS WELL AND WHEN IN THE FF OR REWIND MODES, ALSO PLAY MODE THE CASSETTE SHUTS OFF. THIS COMES IN VERY HANDY.

Do not use it, but it seems like a good product.
Loaded the batteries in it, but have not used it yet.

The recorder worked ok but seemed to be made very cheaply, with a great deal of plastic. After having it for a year in which I used it, but not a lot, it now makes a clicking sound when it plays. I'm sure it won't last much longer. I would rather pay more and have an item work. I can not recommend this because of how quickly it has started to deteriorate.