Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This boom box features dual cassette decks, high speed dubbing, and a graphic EQ. It was sold as the J.C. Penney Model 681-3024, Lloyd's Model 444, and Uher Power Port 110. If you are feeling nostalgic for an example of 1980s mediocrity, join us as we explore flimsy flywheels, poorly designed pause parts, and an unimpressive "uni-motor" drive mechanism.
0:00 Intro
0:20 Dual, Triple or Quad Cassettes?
0:35 A Departure From Tradition
1:02 Compared to a Panasonic RX-C45
1:24 Sliders Switches and Buttons
2:07 Multiple Models
2:25 No Frills
2:55 Rode Hard
3:25 Slow Playing
3:50 Disassembly and Disintegration
4:12 A Look Inside the Box
4:50 Not-So-Special Speakers
5:14 Revealing of the Belts
6:13 Layers of Cheapness
7:12 Discovering the Real Problem
8:36 Room for Expansion
9:01 Both Decks Repaired!
9:15 Pause is Now Broken
9:51 The "Impossible Duet" Feature
10:03 Failure to Latch
10:31 Conclusion
This boom box features dual cassette decks, high speed dubbing, and a graphic EQ. It was sold as the J.C. Penney Model 681-3024, Lloyd's Model 444, and Uher Power Port 110. If you are feeling nostalgic for an example of 1980s mediocrity, join us as we explore flimsy flywheels, poorly designed pause parts, and an unimpressive "uni-motor" drive mechanism.
0:00 Intro
0:20 Dual, Triple or Quad Cassettes?
0:35 A Departure From Tradition
1:02 Compared to a Panasonic RX-C45
1:24 Sliders Switches and Buttons
2:07 Multiple Models
2:25 No Frills
2:55 Rode Hard
3:25 Slow Playing
3:50 Disassembly and Disintegration
4:12 A Look Inside the Box
4:50 Not-So-Special Speakers
5:14 Revealing of the Belts
6:13 Layers of Cheapness
7:12 Discovering the Real Problem
8:36 Room for Expansion
9:01 Both Decks Repaired!
9:15 Pause is Now Broken
9:51 The "Impossible Duet" Feature
10:03 Failure to Latch
10:31 Conclusion
