WHO MAKES A DECENT SOUNDING PORTABLE RADIO/CD Player.

[Gilbert 1149]

It's an Xmas present for my two young children, ages 8 and 10; so it's gotta be able to take some abuse.

FM Radio and CD's is all it needs to play.

If it works with Batteries (like for on the beach), that would be a huge, massive PLUS.

[BigStewMan 19866]

if you're mad at your children--i'd buy bose. i'm sorry i don't have a better answer; but, I wish you a Merry Christmas anyway.

[Frank1938 43]

Check these out. I've used one for over two years at the office. Still playing well.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=27833

Frank

[Gilbert 1149]

Thanks for the info, and I decided to get the brats 1 of these, reportedly made in Japan.

http://www.jvc.eu/boomblaster/index.html

[CECAA850 29330]

When my kids were younger I purchased Sony boomboxes. They all held up well and are still in use. They're not my cup of tea but they were perfect for the childrens musical needs at the time.