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Subject: Re: A walkman question - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 18-Jun-84 16:57:00 EDT
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convex!gant    Jun 18 15:57:00 1984

I have been in the market for a Walkman-type player with Dolby and
equalization for types II/IV for some time.  I finally auditioned both the
Walkman 10 (and F10), and Toshiba KT-AS1.  I chose the Toshiba because it
sounded significantly better.  Also, the headphones that come with the 10
fit "in" the ear, which I found painful.  A co-worker with the 10 replaced
the 'phones after a month or so for that reason.

The Toshiba comes with an AM/FM Tuner Pack, external battery pack, and belt
carrier.  It is larger than the Sony  (and heavier), but small compared to
the units of just a couple of years ago. It runs on 3 volts instead of 1.5,
so the batteries last longer. It seems to be significantly more speed stable
with motion, and would play my softly recorded tapes louder.  I don't intend
to destroy my hearing with the thing, but I like the fact that there is more
"headroom" for the peaks.  All in all, I'm quite happy with my choice.

I paid about $150, and later saw the same unit mail-order for about $95.
Needless to say, I recommend mail-order.

			Alan Gant, CONVEX Computer Corporation
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