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product_id: 339451376
title: "WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player"
brand: "sony"
price: "2078 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Sony"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Cassette tape playback AM/FM/Weather band radio Battery level indicator WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 2078 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Retro vibes, modern convenience — your soundtrack anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 2078 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Weather Band Ready:** Stay ahead with real-time local weather updates
- • **Slim & Portable Design:** Svelte styling for on-the-go vibes
- • **Battery Level Indicator:** Never get caught powerless
- • **One-Button Station Tuning:** Instant access to 33 favorite stations
- • **Nostalgic Cassette Playback:** Relive your mixtape moments anytime

## Overview

The WM-FX290W Walkman combines classic cassette playback with AM/FM and weather band radio, featuring a slim design, one-button tuning for 33 stations, and a battery level indicator for uninterrupted listening on the move.

## Description

desertcart.com Product DescriptionSmall enough to fit in a shirt pocket, Sony's slim and lightweight WM-FX290 portable cassette player packs a convenient FM/AM/TV/weather band tuner and runs for up to 35 hours on a single AA battery. It offers 40 station presets (30 FM, 10 AM) and digital auto preset scanning. Tailor the sound to suit your preferences with its onboard Mega Bass sound system.The unit's buttons are aligned in a single column for easy use. Its digital-synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides accurate, drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations. With 1-button digital auto preset scanning, the tuner will play a few seconds of each memorized radio station, in sequence, to help you select stations for loading into memory.A battery-level indicator on the LCD provides visible indication of when you may need to carry replacements, and the unit's Automatic

Review: I have alot of language tapes I like to listen to and I also enjoy talk radio on am and NPR on fm. This walkman fits the bill. The sound quality is good and the tapes play easily. Also the rewind option is really handy for the tapes. I found the sound quality improved when I used higher price earphones I had; however the earphones provided were acceptable. It is a little bulkier than I would like but it fits into a pants pocket and most shirt pockets. It comes with a protective case which provides good protection (I have dropped mine a few times while walking and it had no damage due to the protective case.) It takes a little time to pre-set stations. However if you're into computers and such you probably will do ok (i'm old school baby boomer so it could be me). If you don't want to preset stations the manuel control works fine. This model also has a separate button for the government weather channel; which is helpful for incoming storm warnings etc. Overall a good buy for the money if you play casettes and listen to the radio.
Review: This tape player has very good sounding AM/FM headphones . It has a Bass Boost setting too. Changes from AM to FM to Cassette player with the push of a button.Change radio stations with the push of a button. The multiple presets are great . It uses one AA battery that will last almost a week . When camping I use a small external Philips brand speaker that plugs right in - great for kicking back after a long hike with out the hassle of a headphone cable keeping you tethered to your tunes. This is my second Sony Walkman . My first one lasted 5 years until I drop it on some rocks (accidentally). I Love my Walkman and you will too ! desertcart is the place to buy it . Yes, I recommend Sony WM-FX290W Walkman to any buyer that is looking for the best Cassette player on the market. Steven M - Washington State 2/19/2014

## Features

- Slim Design: Take the Walkman anywhere you go thanks to its svelte styling and easy to use controls
- Tape Cassette Playback: Get lost all over again in your tape collection or shake things up with memory-inducing mixes
- Weather Band: Go beyond the FM and AM dials with up to the minute weather from local weather band broadcasts
- Enjoy one-button tuning of your favorite 4 WB, 24 FM, and 5 AM stations
- The indicator keeps you apprised of battery levels

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001D45DH2 |
| Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #261,389 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #247 in Portable Cassette Players & Recorders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (134) |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Item model number | WM-FX290W |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Package Dimensions | 12.17 x 9.25 x 4.84 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Special features:** Lightweight
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Tuner technology:** AM, FM

## Images

![WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zaHSA2sSL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this unit ac adaptable?**
A: No, this unit is not AC adaptable.  Have a nice day.

**Q: I haven't seen much said about the cd's and this is mostly what i want this for so i can listen with the ear phones???**
A: This one only plays cassette tapes.  You want to go with something different for CDs and I think there are a lot of those available.

**Q: does it play normal and metal tapes?**
A: I know it plays normal tapes but I don't know what metal tapes are.  Sorry.

**Q: does this walkman come with headphones?**
A: Yes. It comes with the headphones that are pictured in the ad for it. I really love mine.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***D on 26 January 2011*

I have alot of language tapes I like to listen to and I also enjoy talk radio on am and NPR on fm. This walkman fits the bill. The sound quality is good and the tapes play easily. Also the rewind option is really handy for the tapes. I found the sound quality improved when I used higher price earphones I had; however the earphones provided were acceptable. It is a little bulkier than I would like but it fits into a pants pocket and most shirt pockets. It comes with a protective case which provides good protection (I have dropped mine a few times while walking and it had no damage due to the protective case.) It takes a little time to pre-set stations. However if you're into computers and such you probably will do ok (i'm old school baby boomer so it could be me). If you don't want to preset stations the manuel control works fine. This model also has a separate button for the government weather channel; which is helpful for incoming storm warnings etc. Overall a good buy for the money if you play casettes and listen to the radio.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on 19 February 2014*

This tape player has very good sounding AM/FM headphones . It has a Bass Boost setting too. Changes from AM to FM to Cassette player with the push of a button.Change radio stations with the push of a button. The multiple presets are great . It uses one AA battery that will last almost a week . When camping I use a small external Philips brand speaker that plugs right in - great for kicking back after a long hike with out the hassle of a headphone cable keeping you tethered to your tunes. This is my second Sony Walkman . My first one lasted 5 years until I drop it on some rocks (accidentally). I Love my Walkman and you will too ! Amazon is the place to buy it . Yes, I recommend Sony WM-FX290W Walkman to any buyer that is looking for the best Cassette player on the market. Steven M - Washington State 2/19/2014

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***S on 22 December 2014*

The tape deck works well & the sound is good. The FM works well although it does not have a lot of range - I can't get stations within an hour of where I live. The button to change stations is not easy to operate as I have the unit usually in my pants pocket & I have to fool around to change stations & the volume wheel can be hard to locate or operate quickly as the headphone cord can be turned that almost covers it. But the BIGGEST PROBLEM is the AM which fades in & out (& is annoying) as I take steps or turn - & this on local stations. It also does not pick up an AM station very well located about 1 1/2 hours away that I had programmed on my previous SONY Walkman where it worked reasonably well when pointed in the right direction.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*