This is the toughest pocket radio I have ever had. It has been thru hell, and it still works perfect. as long as
you don't get it wet. I dropped mine in the toilet. I picked it out of the toilet, and took the battery out of if.
I then set it on my work bench for a week. after that I put a fresh battery in it, and guess what? it worked
perfect. I don't think you can buy a better pocket radio than the sony walkman.