Portable CD MP3 Player

A review for Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 has been posted by CNET on ther site. The player is given 7.7 out of 10. They write

The good: Supercompact and durable design; excellent sound quality; intuitive tactile interface; removable battery; stellar battery life.

The bad: No extra features, such as FM radio or recording; ATRAC3 is the only DRM option; must use SonicStage software for music transfer.

The bottom line: If you want a slick alternative to the iPod and you’re into Sony’s Connect music store, then the NW-HD5 is a stellar choice.

CNET has reviewed the Sony Walkman Bean NW-E305 and give the player and ‘Average’ rating, 5.7 out of 10. They write

The good: Excellent FM reception and battery life; retractable USB connector.

The bad: Poorly designed USB cover; awkward controls; tiny screen muddles interface; noticeable hiss during playback; music-store support limited to Sony Connect; slow file transfers.

The bottom line: Sony’s half-baked Walkman Bean tries hard to be hip, but bad design elements and hissy audio make it one square audio player.

CNET has posted a review for the Sony NW-E405 Network Walkman (512MB) and gives it a ‘Very good’ rating, 7.7 out of 10.

The good: Fantastic battery life; cool and unique design; bright, easy-to-read OELD ; solid sound; gets really loud.

The bad: No FM tuner or recording features; inelegant software; must use Sony’s SonicStage software to get music onto the player.

The bottom line: If you want a beautiful-looking device with killer battery life, consider the Sony NW-E400 series.

CNET has reviewed the Sony NW-E105 Network Walkman (512MB) and gave it a ‘Very good’ rating - 7.7 out of 10

The good: Fantastic battery life; inexpensive; solid sound quality; gets really loud; innovative rocking faceplate controls.

The bad: No FM tuner or recording options; inelegant software; must use SonicStage app to transfer songs.

The bottom line: Budget-conscious music fans who want more than the Apple iPod Shuffle has to offer will be pleased with Sony’s NW-E100 flash players.