Hi there,

I need recommendation for a portable CD Player (Walkman) - Any Brand -
I am not brand-crazy.

Below are my requirements:

1. Must play MP3s, CD-R, CD-RWs and regular Audio CDs
2. Must have a very good FM and AM reception - This is most important
- I have tried a few and returned them because there is lot of
background noise in AM or even in FM - and its not related to where I
am - because at home I get pretty good reception for both AM and FM.
But with walkmans I bought there was a lot of background noise and
choppy reception. Any attachments to improve AM/FM reception are also
welcome as long as they are not too bulky

3. TV and Weather Band would be preferable but not necessary

4. Skip Free protection

5. Under 100 dollars however for a good one I am willing to go a bit more.

If you can support your answer by pointing to some documented reviews
- that would be very much appreciated. Also please include where to
buy whatever you recommend

I have tried to search Amazon Customer Reviews and ePinions but most
reviews are based on how good it plays CD-Rs and how it does not skip
- nothing based on AM/FM reception.

Thank you very much