MusicMan TXX3546 MA Soundstation Stereo-Loudspeaker with Integrated Rechargeable Battery and LCD Display (MP3 Player, Radio, MicroSD card slot, USB slot) - Silver

I've had one for about 5 months now and - so far at least - it's survived quite well - including a holiday, two camping weekends and daily carrying to and from work. It seems to be well made, although pressing the pause button can sometimes alter the mode (go figure on that one...). The sound is good and clear enough for background in a 40x20ft office.I power mine from a USB adapter, so can't comment on battery life.Similarly, I haven't tried the FM radio - I didn't buy the MM for that particular function.BUTI have an issue with the 'random/shuffle' play back function when using a USB stick.It has, Dear Reader, a very strange definition of the word 'random'Allow me to explain.On powering up, it'll start by playing maybe 6-8 tracks (all nice and random) - and then, with maybe a minor difference, repeat them - and again.If you'll forgive me, I'll get a bit nerdy here and give a (genuine) example of this using track nos1, 14, 511, 167, 49, 484, 361, 322 then1, 14, 511, 167, 49, 361, 322, 357 then1, 14, 511, 167, 49, 361, 322, 357 then (after manually skipping through another same repeated sequence)243, 434, 137, 163, 385 then1, 14, 511 <sigh>It's driving me nuts! :) Don't get me wrong... I like tracks 1, 14, 511 etc, but I have 500+ other tracks on the USB for a reason! :)A different day/USB stick will give me a different starting 'block' as it were, but still give the repeating issue.The USB stick used for this example has over 500 MP3s (30hrs+) on it, all in one folder and works fine (random play) on my laptop.It's not the USB either as I've tried different types and had the same problem. Putting the tracks in multiple folders just complicates matters further with the MM only seeing one folder...!I can get a proper random function with my (SanDisk) MP3 player plugged in, but then the MM is simply being used as speakers for the SanDisk anyway!This repeat/repeat is an annoyance for me (you can tell that, can't you...) and spoils an otherwise well made piece of kit.As an aside, the metallic coloured version, while it may appeal, masks the labelling of the controls. Once you're used to them, its not an issue, but having to continually tilt the player to the light to read the labelling when new and unfamiliar can be a niggle. It wouldn't have hurt to have the labelling printed in black ink.Anyway... would I recommend? Well, yes but with the caveats mentioned here.Three stars as it's well made and gives a clear volume - but because of (for me) the poor shuffle function, I can't give any more than that.

It works fine, and I use it quite a bit. I only seem to get around 3 hours use on a full charge, if that, which doesn't seem a lot. The navigation between tracks is quite slow and I have no idea how the order of track play (from a USB) is handled. My real issue - but this does not relate to the MusicMan specifically - is how come my car stereo plays USBs and allows me to navigate artists, albums and tracks easily, yet there doesn't seem to be a portable device that plays USBs and has that easy navigation (and I can't load all my music on my phone). Unless anyone knows of one?

was my fault, after some tweaking, turned out I had screwed up, wasn't the fault of the device or its battery, sorry!!very nice player, lacks a bit of sound "Power" though because over 20 volume the sound quality dropsI do like how the battery light changes when charging, indicating power in.

For the price paid, this is a great little speaker Great value for money and easy to being anywhere Very happy with it

On full volume can hardly hear, all instructions on screen are in a foreign language. This is complete rubbish.