Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES: MP3 playback1 (supports ID3 tag);CD round form design, ultra thin and lightweight;Up to 80-hour2 playback with two Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries (included) and two AA alkaline batteries using the supplied external battery case;Remote control ready for ID3 tag display on dot matrix LCD;No-skip anti-skip system3 (backup memory: 45-sec for CD-DA and 100-sec (at 128kbps) for MP3 playback);4-preset equalizer (normal, S-XBS (extra bass system), train (high cut), live);CD-R/RW playback4;AC adaptor included.
Panasonic's ultra-slim, MP3-friendly SL-CT700 CD player offers the convenience of pocket-slim sizing, remote control operation, and a staggering 80 hours of MP3 file playback. The player's No Skip technology combines rubber, shock-absorbing brushings and an anti-skip digital servo with 48-second memory reserve (100 seconds for MP3) for added back up.
Panasonic's Power Last system uses a highly efficient motor with low-load circuitry for drastically improved playback time, helping the player derive up to 80 hours of MP3 file playback from two supplied Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries in conjunction with two standard AA batteries in the included (and optional) external battery case.
A hold function activated from the supplied wired remote control prevents unintended interruptions in playback and saves batteries by negating playback when the player is stopped. You can set it to lock the player, the remote control, or both. The SL-CT700's digital-to-analog converter is Panasonic's single-bit MASH (multi-stage noise shaping technology) DAC, designed to virtually eliminate distortion and deliver all the subtleties and nuances that make digital recordings so rich.
Playback options include 20-track programming, repeat (track or disc), and random play, and a three-preset equalizer lets you tailor the sound to your preference--choose from S-XBS (extra bass system), live, train (high cut). With the player's moving-light key illumination, the buttons on the side of the unit change color and light up in different sequences, showing both the mode of operation and the remaining battery life.
What's in the Box
CD player, stereo earbud headphones, wired remote control, external battery pack with two Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries, user's manual, and an AC power adapter.
1 Not perfect, but the best I've found
I've had two previous CD/MP3 players (Philips Expanium & Rio Volt), and this Panasonic is the best so far, at a fraction of the price I paid for the others. It's not perfect -- I'd like to have a pause on the remote, would like it to restart at the time on the disc where the power was turned off, and would like a backlight on the remote. But on the plus side are the long battery life, particularly with the extra AA attachment, the absence of skipping, even on bumpy roads and hopping up and down stairs, and the sound (I use a pair of Sony NudeX buds rather than the junky buds that are included), which is excellent, and offers four different EQs. The remote operation is simple and intuitive. The unit also seems quite sturdy. I've played the heck out of it, and it plays every MP3 I've thrown at it, which I can't say for the quirky earlier models I've had (and returned as defective). If you burn your MP3s to full-size CDRs, like I do, and want something that will play regular CDs as well, this is a terrific little unit.
2 Amazing Sound, Great Value
Pros:
+Very nice sound quality
+Good Price
+Has not skipped on me yet, even while jogging
+Good MP3 Playback
+Does this thing where it spins up disc for about 10 seconds and then stops spinning for around 1 minute.
+Silent Operation
+-good battery life. 15 hours on rechargables included. but the AA case is very bulky and hard to carry.
Cons:
-could use a radio
-no backlight on remote
-headphone jack on remote is a bit awkward
-Cannot FF MP3's
-sound quality/volume is dimished a little throught remote
overall this is a very good cd/mp3 player. most of the cons are not very inportant to me. if your looking for a player under 100$ then definately get this one
3 Excellent Sound, Long lasting, Amazing abilities.
One of the great things about this product is how light it is, even with batteries in it. Love the rechargeable aspect because I hate buying batteries.
It has a beautiful sleek design. The remote is wonderful for just walking around. Also, one of my own quotes on this product is, "it's not spinning but it's still playing!" The Panasonic comes with built in memory to save battery power. And it backs up songs so that the CD itself is not even spinning, which is also great for anti-skip. Not to mention just a cool feature.
The play/stop buttons etc on the actual CD Player light up while charging and playing. Just a nice little display.
In addition the sound quality is amazing, crisp, wonderful.
The only things I wish this item had was an option on what kind of headphones one can receive. I've never been a fan of earbuds, I have small ears and they always tend to fall out or hurt my ears.
4 Problems with Remote
The SL-CT700 is a great cd player. It plays cd-r and mp3 which is fantastic. What I was dissatisfied was the remote. The remote is so small that I couldn't even press the button to raise the volume. Also, when I brought this cd player, the remote back-lit display does NOT work. The manual book and the box clearly states that the remote light feature is avaliable for this cd player. I was so mad that I exchange it. When I got the exchange one, I went back home and tried the remote. Once again, the back-lit display does NOT work. I didn't exchange again and I kept it because I really don't care about the backlit light that much. Despite that problem, the cd player works perfectly and the sound crisp and clear.
5 Great Audio Quality and Silent Operation
Outstanding Qualities
I own several Panasonic CD players, and this is a very refined CD player, with or without its MP3 capabilities. First, it's very quiet in operation, so you won't hear unmusical motor whirring or seeking while you listen intimately to bedtime music :) The audio signal is also relatively noise free, and there is absolutely no hissing noise when the music quiets down. My previous Panasonic SL-CT560 makes a high pitched noise in the headphones whenever the remote backlighting came on, but the with CT700, Panasonic fixed that, too.
Model Family Comparisons
In comparison to the CT700, the CT800 is basically the same unit with metal casing and bundles Ni-MH instead of Ni-Cd reachargeable batteries, offering twice the battery life of CT700. I chose a red CT700 based on the look. Stay away from the budget SL-CT500 and SL-MPxx models, because although they're all Made in Japan like the CT700 (a rarity these days), they apparently use lower quality electronics and have much more noise in the audio.
Comparison with other Brands
A major strengh of Panasonic CD players is their superior mechanical engineering, and you can expect much better compatibility with different CD-R/RW discs and much longer product lifetime than with Sony CD Walkmans. This Panasonic is quality built to last. The only reasons you may choose a Sony might be its second-accurate resume feature, which like cassette Walkmans start at exactly the same point in music from which you left off yesterday, and better sound quality of the top end models. But Sony's all about marketing these days, and sound quality is a mixed bag, as are reliabilty, value (pricing) and design.
6 Waiting for your comment.
Hi all, I'm making a decision to buy my first cd/mp3 player. How great I found what I really wanted, and it's Panasonic CT700, only problem is I'm not sure between Thos model and the MP80 (also from Panasonic)
Would like to know which one is better ? I gonna buy it soon, do you have some idea for me ?..
Thanks..
