Thanks for the comment on my review. It was appreciated, although to be honest, it felt a little harsh and off the point. I'm fully aware that the CD player I bought was not the best quality - thank you for feeling the need to point that out to me. But as I said in the review, it had a feature I couldn't find in the other players I was considering. The review is honest and truthful - I never imply that I was ripped off, or that ALL CD players are terrible. I was referring to the specific brand and model that I was reviewing, which is not out of line, considering that this is a website for product reviews. Speaking of, I'm glad the Insignia CD player worked out for you. It's nice to know there are great brands out there. Thanks for writing - I hope to read more reviews from you soon.