Reviews of the Sony S-Series Walkman (second generation, 8GB, violet)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sony S-Series Walkman is very inexpensive and easy to use; it offers support for multiple audio codecs as well as subscription music and Amazon video; photos and videos look great on the big, bright screen; audio quality is superb and the rated battery life is impressive; the unit features external speakers and an alarm clock function; the FM tuner and voice recorder work excellently.
The Bad: The Sony S-Series Walkman no longer offers noise cancellation or upgraded headphones; there's no podcast support, SenseMe Channels, or on-the-go playlists; getting video onto the device can be a hassle.
The Bottom Line: The Sony S-Series Walkman is a solid entry-level MP3 player thanks to its ultra-affordable price tag, easy-to-use design, excellent performance, and fair smattering of features--but those who are looking to upgrade from the previous generation will not be impressed.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 77/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: NWZS544VLT
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 0.2 lbs
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.4 in x 4 in
- Color Violet
- Available body colors Red, Violet, Black, Pink
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories USB cable, Earbud headphones, Flip-out stand
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WMA, LPCM
- Additional features JPEG photo playback
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 2.4 in
- Resolution 240 x 320
- Backlight display Yes
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Sleep
- Additional features USB bus-powered, FM radio recording capability
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support MPEG-4, WMV, AVC
- Still image format JPEG
CD System
- Playback modes Normal, Repeat, Shuffle, Shuffle and Repeat, Repeat 1 song
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA-DRM, AAC, L-PCM
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 4
- Equalizer factory presets Heavy, Pop, Jazz, Unique
- Equalizer user preset qty 2
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- FM station preset qty 30
- Tuner bands FM
- Tuner frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included External, 1 x USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 42 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
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