Reviews of the Sony NW-S203 (1GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Sony's NW-S200 S2 Sports Walkman features a unique design and several fitness-friendly extras; it applies nifty uses of Sony's G-sensor technology; sound quality is excellent; includes an FM tuner.
The Bad: As usual, Sony's subpar (and required) SonicStage software sullies the experience, and there's no fitness software to help you track your progress. The included earbuds are uncomfortable and won't fit all users.
The Bottom Line: The NW-S200 Walkman proves once again that Sony knows what it's doing in the hardware department; fitness-minded users should take a close look at this flash MP3 player. But make sure you're comfortable with SonicStage before you commit.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: NW-S203
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 0.9 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 0.6 in x 0.6 in x 3.8 in
- Body material Aluminum
- Color Black
- Included accessories Arm band
- Software type Sony SonicStage CP
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WMA, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus
- ID3 tags support Yes
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display OLED
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Stopwatch
- Built-in clock Digital clock
- Water Resistant Yes
- Additional features Pedometer, Auto power off, Volume limiter, CD Text capable, Calorie counter
CD System
- CD system type None
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Heavy, Custom, Normal
- Equalizer band qty 5 bands
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 30
- FM station preset qty 30
- Auto preset memory Yes
- Tuner bands FM
- Antenna form factor Headphone cord FM
- Tuner frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
- Tuning display OLED display
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB 4 pin USB Type A
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 18 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Operating system Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
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