Panasonic CQ-DP383U CD Player

Pros: MP3/WMA playback, Price, Quality
Cons: Horribly Bright Display, confusing remote

I bought this stereo from Crutchfield after reading the reviews on epinions about it. I noticed that it had overall good ratings and as I had limited funds available and wanted a full function MP3/CD player for my car, I did not hesitate to order this ...

Pros: price, compatibility, mp3 AND wmv playback, numerous display options
Cons: cheap remote

I can't tell you enough how much I love this thing! I've had for about 6 months now, and I use it ev ...

Pros: Great value for a solid MP3/WMA player
Cons: Display could have more characters (for clock)

I had this unit put in my brother-in-law's van as a thank you as he loaned the vehicle to us for a 2 ...

Pros: Inexpensive, all the right features, clean overall design
Cons: display is too bright at night.

I bought this model because it has a relatively clean, uncomplicated design and because it plays mp3s (why anyone would make a car CD stereo without mp3 capability in this day and age is beyond me). The fact that it will play mp3s in random mode sealed ...

Pros: Almost everything is done right with this unit, except for ONE BIG PROBLEM.
Cons: IRRITATING POPPING SOUND in the background when playing any disc other than a store-bought CD!

I bought a new car a few weeks ago and sold my 10-disc changer with the old car. As I'm not used to ...

Pros: Cheap, never skips, MOSFET 25watts RMS and 50 watts max X 4 channnels.
Cons: No graphic EQ built in, no ability to change face colors.

About a year ago I took a trip to TWEETER ETC and brought a MP3 cd with me. I tried the cd on about a half dozen MP3 units and found that they all took a long time and their functionality was poor...except the highest end Kenwood Execelon. There ...

Pros: Inexpensive, lot of features
Cons: Very bright display - not dimmable.

After 52 months, the unit blew its onboard 15 Amp fuse. Replacing the fuse resulted in immediate blowing of the new fuse (twice). I partially disassembled the unit and found no obvious shorts.

:-(

I'll try another brand next time

Pros: Sounds great. Easy to use.
Cons: Skips way too easy. Display is horribly bright.

I don't think the other reviewers listened to normal cds before writing there reviews. MP3 cds play great. But if you play a normal cd with any scratches on it it'll skip. I thought maybe mine was just defective but I tried another and same problem. I do NOT recommend. I'm returning mine to crutchfield.


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