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We're here to help you buy a new personal cassette player. We've got advice and information about all the latest personal cassette players.

Advice when buying a personal cassette player The personal cassette player has been around for 20 years since the first version of the Sony Walkman was introduced in Japan and the US. The Walkman revolutionised the way people listen to music.

When buying a personal cassette player you may have to consider the following functions:

• Playing time
• Other functions

Playing time

There are several personal cassette players available either with traditional AAA batteries or with rechargeable batteries. AAA batteries are simple to use, widely available and relatively cheap, making them popular for personal cassette player use. However, long-term cost is lower with a rechargeable battery. The playing time is normally somewhere between 14-50 hours.

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Other functions

There are extra functions available like remote control, extra bass, Dolby noise reduction, built-in radio, etc. Weight might be another aspect to consider.

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