The Sony Discman D-88 is one of the smallest Discman ever made. The other similar size CD player is the D-82 CD Walkman made by Sony as well. The D-88 measures 95mm by 95mm, it is even smaller than a CD jewel case yet it is capable of playing a regular size 12cm / 120 mm CDs whereas the D-82 can only play 8cm mini CDs. To keep the size this small, compromises had to be made. The battery is not built in, there's a external battery that slides into the top side of the D-88. Even with the external battery, the unit only measures 120mm in length, pretty amazing!
So, you are wondering how this tiny unit plays 12cm CDs. They way it works is that there's a lever inside to allow you to move the pick-up between the 8cm and the 12cm position. While playing back a 12cm CD, part of the CD is exposed. Scroll down the page to see a 12cm CD placed inside the D-88.
Specifications:
Laser Diode Properties: Material GaAIAs, Wavelength 780 nm
Laser Output: Max 44.6 uW
Spindle Speed: 500 rpm to 200 rpm CLV
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Headphone Output: 9mW x 2 @ 32 ohms
External Battery: BP-2EX BP2, 500mAH 4 Volt 9 Volt DC
Dimensions: 94.5mm Width x 32.9mm Height x 99mm Depth
Weight: 300 g 10.6 oz not including rechargeable battery pack and case.
approximately 400 g 14.2 oz including rechargeable battery pack and case.
Year: 1988
Supplied Accessories:
* AC power adapter (1)
* Rechargeable battery pack (1)
* Carrying bag (1)
* Connecting cord (1) Stereo miniplug , two phono plugs)
* Battery pack case (1)
* Headphones (1)
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