Reviews of the Sony Walkman Bean NW-E305 (512MB, Coconut White)
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CNET Review
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.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: NW-E305
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 512 MB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.6 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.7 in x 1.5 in x 0.9 in
- Available body colors Coconut white, Tropical ice blue
- Software type Sony SonicStage
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus
- Playback modes Repeat all, Random play / shuffle
- Additional features JPEG photo playback, PC Connection via USB, USB On-The-Go compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display OLED
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Hold button, Volume limiter
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Tuner bands FM
- Tuning display OLED display
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Connector type 1 x USB, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
- Mfr estimated battery life 50 hour(s)
- Power device type None
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