For a Budget Buy, the Coby CX-CD484 is remarkably sleek and elegant. The CX-CD484 features a CD player that is compatible with CD-R/RW, and it has programmable playback along with random and repeat modes. Even though this is a budget player, it features a 45-second memory buffer to eliminate skips.

The CX-CD484 also sports a digital AM/FM tuner with presets available for 10 AM and 10 FM stations. It uses the headphone cable as an antenna for improved reception. The headphones are the type that wrap around the back of the head, making them comfortable to use while wearing a hat. The CX-CD484 has a digital bass boost that improves the low-end response of the headphones.

The player uses a pair of AA batteries, and rechargeable batteries will recharge in the player when connected to a DC power adapter (not included). This isn't a stripped-down model, as it has other features such as a battery level indicator and automatic power-off. The CX-CD484 is a very competent player that has the affordable quality we've come to expect from Coby.

The $29.99 price listed is the approximate retail price, as MSRP data from Coby was unavailable.

Warranty
90 days