We ordered this unit for our daughter (7 years old) for Christmas because their old player was unfortunately defective. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the radio, small, compact in beautiful color (we have taken dark blue). I had only a kind of "ghetto blaster" expected, which would probably have been too great. Now the Boombox is great for kids because it is handy and just not as big. The cassette function was important to us, and this also the CD function work very well. Radio we have not yet used.
A handy handle is also available so that you can take the Boombox sometimes in another room. Sound and button function are also very good. So far, we are enthusiastic about the Boombox, recommended just for kids.