Sony S2 Boombox

Perfect for those who want to rock out at the beach, the new S2 CD boombox (model ZS-X3CP) features MP3 playback and a backlit, four-line dot matrix LCD display for file navigation. ESP2 CD shock protection works to prevent skips and its water-resistant design helps keep out moisture, sand and dirt. The unit has a digital synthesized AM/FM stereo tuner and 20 memory presets. $150. www.sonystyle.com