A Discman is certainly nothing special today, but the booster is a device that can both play back music CDs and MP3-CDs. A normal CD holds up to 700 MB, which is the maximum capacity for the Booster. You shouldn't start to compare the capacity to Creative's jukebox, as Booster's price is only $ 105. Don't forget that you can easily exchange the CD if you want to play something different.

The error correction worked properly and also the 50-second shock resistant memory does quite a good job. Shaking it for maybe a minute did not stop the music, but I wonder if this device is good enough for joggers.

The player does not look very attractive. Be careful when pushing the open button, as it will cause the device to tilt. The rubbers at the bottom should be placed at the very edge of the device, which should prevent it from tilting.

In my opinion the placement of the buttons is not very logical, but at least it does not reduce the functionality. The player's concept does not seem to be ready for complex recorded discs, so you should only create few directories.

If you like play lists you should rather determine your file order before writing the disc. You will love the booster if you only want to insert a disc and play all tracks one-by-one. The earplugs are the only part, which could be called inferior. They are too small for most ears and will fall out as soon as you move your head.

$105 is a very attractive price. Both competitors are clearly more expensive, but they also go completely different ways. If you want to obtain a portable CD-player anyway and you don't have high demands regarding the quality impression, you should also consider the Booster. The prices for CD-R media are incredibly low, so that these costs can easily be left out of your calculations.