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great item , good interface , too bad they don't make them anymore

I got this Sony Walkman (16 gb) to replace my older model that was only 4 gigs. That and I think that the battery was failing on the old one as it would only hold a charge for half the time it did when it was newer. That being said, it was a little workhorse that I used at work and doing yard work that never let me down. So when it started giving up the ghost a few weeks ago, I knew that I would replace it with another Walkman. Like the previous one, it has easy to use controls even though the volume control is on the side as opposed to being on the front as with the last model. Some reviewers have complained that the face is plastic and not metal, but honestly...how much abuse is this thing supposed to be put through? It is an mp3 player not a sledge hammer. So that was not an issue for me. Second, I think that the sound quality is just fine. This is another point of contention in some of these reviews. Again, this is a small mp3 player...not a high fidelity sound system with EQ's and a 15,000 dollar built in mixing board. With a good set of ear buds or head phones, you will be pleasantly surprised. The one issue I did run into was when I tried to upload my playlists to the player. Using Windows Media Player, I did the usual click and drag into the "sync with device" routine. My music was on the player but not in playlist format. When I went to "Playlists" on the player it said something to the effect of that there are no recognized playlists. After some searching online, I ended up downloading the Media Go app which is compatible with all Sony devices and after seeing and using it, is far superior to WMP in my opinion. I don't know if others have has this issue or just me or is it my WMP being problematic. Either way, Media Go solved that problem. In summary, I am happy with this purchase as it fills my need to have music and only music on the go. I don't want to use my large and expensive phone while at work around chemicals or working outside in my yard with dust, dirt and debris flying everywhere. If you have or have had a previous Sony Walkman and are looking for a replacement, I think that you will be satisfied with the latest incarnation of this device. Some of the controls have moved and maybe there's no pig iron on the face to stop bullets, but you'll find the same great battery life, ease of use and ease of loading music into it...and that's exactly what its supposed to be. Happy listening.

I already have one MP3 player, one of those SanDisk Clipjams. I love that little thing! I mostly use it at night when I need to listen to specific things to help me sleep. Listening to podcasts is motivating for me when I walk. I wanted to keep my podcasts separate from the bedtime stuff. I haven't had a Walkman since the first caseet walkmans came out! I think I spent $270 for that thing, and it was a fine piece of metal and machinery. It felt so good in the hand. This mp3 player is nothing whatsoever like that. It doesn't give you the feeling that you're holding a quality piece of Sony gadgetry, one that gives you the feeling of listening adventure ahead! Instead, this Walkman is a cheap piece of light Chinese plastic. The photo screen is exactly the same quality as my 1990's Creative Zen (which passed away long ago). I think this Walkman is a poor piece of equipment for $50. Even for $25; you expect the Sony name to be quality. This is not. With that said, this player is very light. I bought it because I cannot use Bluetooth - the wireless stuff hurts my ears with extended use, which is why I can't use my phone for podcasts outside the house with a headset, even wired it just hurts. People that complain about " this player has no Bluetooth!" need to pick a Bluetooth option - there are so many. The wired headsets are for people like me, with sensitivities to the signals against their heads. I specifically only wanted that feature. One this I really needed is an ability for the equipment to keep it's place on a podcast. I have this 3 hour podcast I'm trying to get through. My walks are about a half hour. The player keeps the place if I turn it off and back on. But if I'm even the slightest bit clumsy, fat fingered or slip to one of the other areas of the arrow circle instead of hitting Play directly, my place will be lost. I have fast forwarded to my place only to have it reset to 0 about five times. You have to FF and then only touch play. Touch anything else and it's back to 0 again. Pretty darn annoying. I absolutely have to pay attention to how far I am in to the podcast before I shut the player off. This may cause me some issues in usage that make me reconsider this player. But, I'm not sure how this will work on another player without me trying things and sending back. I still may shop for a nicer player before my time is up to send this one back. If I could get one that felt better in my hands and didn't look like it came out of the Dollar Tree, I still might upgrade. Hope this helped if you are considering this. I don't mean to be negative about this. It is a good basic player and the sound is good. The radio works just great (my SanDisk Clip picks up zero stations). Don't buy this if you like to look at photos. But if you want a basic player with simple wired headphones, with good capability to drag and drop at the computer, fast charging, very light, and the Sony name, consider this. If you're looking something that feels good in the hand with a bit more refined look and features, maybe look elsewhere.

This is my 4th sony Walkman, probably won't be the last.... I washed the first two with the laundry, and the third I dropped one too many times. Great quality, and the sync to any media player (not apple). This one operates a little different to earlier models (ie. volume control), but more consistent with other brands now.

Magic little device.. Very happy!!

Sounds great, easy to use and the screen quality is amazing . Used to be a metal housing but this plastic doesn’t feel cheap . The player feels like it is solid without being heavy. Some other brands feel like they are made cheaply . The radio reception is also above some others I have used.

海外仕様の WALKMANです。Bluetooth機能もなく使い勝手は悪いです。逆にシンプルな構造で丈夫な感じです。

Sony really know how to put together portable music devices - I have tried many within the same price range and none come close to Sony's quality, the bang-for-buck is unparalleled for this item in this range. I also have the NWZ-E383 and wanted a back-up player, so I bought this and was not disappointed. It has bigger bass, and actually may be a bit too much for some, but I dont mind it at all and if I feel the desire for a bit more low-end I will opt for this over my regular E383 player. Simple to operate, great feel, great battery life, charges very quickly, excellent operating interface, very happy indeed with this purchase.