Panasonic RQ2102 Shoe Box Recorder
Normal Price:$29.99
Our Price:$22.89
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: RQ-2102
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Features for Panasonic RQ2102 Shoe Box Recorder:
- Portable design, built-in carrying handle
- 3-inch dynamic speaker for monophonic sound
- 1-touch recording
- Built-in high-sensitivity condenser microphone
- Operates on 4 C batteries (not included) or AC power adapter (included)
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Customer Reviews
Good Recorder for the price 
2008-08-06
I purchased the Panasonic Shoe Box recorder for my wife. She plays the organ and likes to listen to her pratice sessions for improvement. At first the sound quality wasn't good enough but I bought a external mic at Radio Shack for $10.00 and now the sound is very good, a big improvement. I purchased a Universal Cassette Mic # 3303019 from my local Radio Shack.
Best of all, she likes it!!!
Good for audio books 2008-08-04
I bought this cassette player and a set of headphones for someone who is legally blind and uses audio books for entertainment. She has burned through Walkman-type players in a year. This type of player is much sturdier and does not consume batteries as it runs off electric current. I taped the Pause and Record keys so they cannot be used. The last one lasted three years. This is our second.
Tape doesn't eject from player 
2008-08-04
We ordered this to play cassettes for an educational program. We were able to open it to play one of the tapes, but we were not able to eject the tape. The door will not open and we cannot get the tape out. Because of the proprietary nature of the tape, we cannot return the player until we get the tape out of the player.
Cassette Recorder 2008-05-27
I am very pleased with this Recorder. It is easy to operate and does a very good job as a recorder. There is just one problem. When recording with the built in microphone, it picks up the motor noise. This can be overcome by using a plug in mike and placing the recorder a safe distance away.
GOOD CASSETTE RECORDER FOR THE PRICE. 2008-05-02
THE CASSETTE PLAYER WAS LARGER THAN DESCRIBED. IT'S NOT AROUND THE SAME SIZE AS TWO CASSETTES. IT DOES WORK VERY GOOD. DOES NOT EAT UP THE CASSETTES. IT'S A TRUSTED COMPANY. THERE IS NO LED LIGHT, FOR WHEN THE BATTERY GETS LOW. THE A/C OUTLET IS VERY HANDY, LESS TROUBLE THAN A LARGE BULKY ADAPTER. THE SOUND IS VERY GOOD. RECORDS WELL AND WHEN IN THE FF OR REWIND MODES, ALSO PLAY MODE THE CASSETTE SHUTS OFF. THIS COMES IN VERY HANDY.
Good product. 2008-04-24
The Panasonic RQ-2102 portable cassette recorder takes the power of home to any locale with a minimum of expended physical effort. Not really the life of the party, more the party itself. Packed full of features: pumping two-way speaker system, FET preamp for higher fidelity, built-in condenser microphone and one-touch recording makes archiving valuable moments a breeze. Enjoy the music and the ease with Panasonic.
Problems after a year 2008-04-04
The recorder worked ok but seemed to be made very cheaply, with a great deal of plastic. After having it for a year in which I used it, but not a lot, it now makes a clicking sound when it plays. I'm sure it won't last much longer. I would rather pay more and have an item work. I can not recommend this because of how quickly it has started to deteriorate.
Panasonic RQ2102 Shoe Box Recorder 
2008-03-27
Very nice transaction. The recorder works great and does exactly what I want it to do. I'm very happy with it.
Exactly what was wanted 2008-01-11
This portable recorder/player is an excellent product. Lightweight to carry and the buttons are easy to use. The AC cord is handy but battery power works just fine with standard batteries. The built in mic is clear for your recordings and playback is sharp.
Old-fashioned Quality 2008-01-02
I purchased this tape recorder/player for my father, who is legally blind but still likes to lecture on various gardening topics for local clubs. He wanted a way to record his lectures as well as a back-up tape player in case the one provided by the Association for the Blind has a problem. Therefore the buttons have to be large and easy to mark in a unique way and the operation has to be simple. I have always liked Panasonic and I was not disappointed this time, either. The player works perfectly and the built-in microphone picked up the music I was playing from another audio-tape player with surprising accuracy, as well as my voice. The buttons come with raised emblems which will help my father to find the one he wants. The recorder runs efficiently on 4 size "C" batteries, as well as plugging into the wall, and has ports for headphones and a hand-held microphone (not included with this unit). Best of all from my point of view, it looks and feels like my favorite old tape recorder from the 1970's. I didn't get to handle it for very long because it was a gift, but I really like it.
