Sony TCM-150 Cassette Recorder with Automatic Recording Level Control

I needed to provide a choir event with hand-held recorders for three judges to make comments on. They used them all day for three days with no less than 50 tapes being used each day. The things never skipped a beat and I didn't even need to change batteries once. Well worth the $20.

I haven't used it a lot, but it sure picks up a lot of background noise. Maybe that's because I was trying to use it outside, perhaps it would work better indoors.

This is just what I was looking for. Perfect to play tapes in my car. Just as simple as that!

My new car doesn't have a cassette player, not even an option, so I decided to try a portable cassette player and see how cumbersome it would be. It's great! This little Sony T150 stores in my center console, has loud volume if I need to hear it heavy traffic, and it's clear as a bell. Now I carry it back and forth to house and car - just easier than my plug in boom box. the 2 batteries are supposed to last for 26 hours but actually lasted 34 hours in play mode. Am very happy with this Sony.

i hate to leave anything a bad review, but this is a very ill designed product. the recording distance is no greater than 2 to 3 feet from the person speaking. i bought this to record classroom lectures, but it is totally useless. my advise is, avoid this recorder. you get what you pay for, as they say.