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Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)
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Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 (16GB, black)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 (16GB, black)
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Sony NWZ-E438F Walkman (8GB, black)

Sony NWZ-E438F Walkman (8GB, black)
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Price $348 at 1 store $219 at 1 store $179 to $179 at 3 stores $275 to $319 at 6 stores $119 to $139 at 4 stores
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3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating 0 stars No reviews, write one! 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews 4.5 stars out of 8 reviews 3.0 stars out of 1 review
Release date August 11, 2007 April 15, 2003 September 15, 2008 March 28, 2008 September 15, 2008
The Bottom Line If you get your digital music from CDs alone, this tiny player rocks; otherwise, format conversion mars the experience. Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados. The Sony NWZ-A820 is the best sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of Bluetooth audio makes it a top choice for cable-hating audio enthusiasts. The Sony E-Series Walkman is a great value. It's an excellent option for anyone looking for an easy-to-use MP3 player with a pocketable design, a long battery life, handy features, and solid sound quality.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Battery technology Nickel metal hydride
Nickel metal hydride
Lithium ion
Info unavailable Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) ATRAC3
ATRAC3plus
ATRAC3
WMA
WAV
Protected WMA (DRM)
MP3
AAC
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
PCM
MP3
AAC
Software type Sony SonicStage
Sony SonicStage
Info unavailable Info unavailable Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
Napster
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable 1.4 in x 0.7 in x 1.9 in
1.7 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
1.7 in x 0.4 in x 3.3 in
Color Silver
Silver
Black
Black
Black
PC interface(s) supported USB
USB
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Bluetooth
Info unavailable
Mfr estimated battery life 44 hour(s)
33 hour(s)
Info unavailable 36 hour(s)
45 hour(s)
Flash memory form factor Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated