Sony NWZS616FPNK 4GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Pink)
From Sony
The NWZ-S616F Walkman Video MP3 player combines a powerful digital music player with a 1.8" QVGA LCD screen9 for hours of multimedia entertainment. Available in black, red or pink, the 4GB1 player weighs less than 2 ounces yet provides the capacity to store up to 2,300 songs. A built-in FM tuner lets you listen to your favorite radio stations, or use the LCD screen to play back hours of high-quality video and view JPEG photo images. Slim and stylish, the NWZ-S616F is the perfect MP3 player for your mobile multimedia lifestyle.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #25558 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: PINK
- Brand: Sony
- Model: NWZS616FPNK
- Dimensions: 6.58" h x 5.75" w x 1.42" l, .35 pounds
- Display size: 1.8
Slim and stylish, the NWZ-S616FPNK Walkman Video MP3 player combines a powerful digital music player with a 1.8" QVGA LCD screen for hours of multimedia entertainment. Listen to your favorite songs, view videos and photographs or listen to your favorite radio stations. Weighing less than 2 ounces but with the capacity to store up to 2,300 songs, hours of video or hundreds of photographs, the 4GB NWZ-S616FPNK Walkman Video MP3 player delivers everything you need to take your favorite entertainment with you. Also available in black, red and silver.
4GB Built-in Memory
Store up to 2,450 songs or up to 15H of video on your Walkman Video MP3 player and never be without your entertainment again.
High Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos right on the player using MPEG 4 or M4V profile at 30 frames per second.
Battery Life
With up to 33 hours of audio playback and up to 8 hours of video playback you don't have to worry about charging your player.
1.8" QVGA LCD Screen
Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 display.
Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio
Giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music.
MP3/WMA/AAC Audio Codec Support
Supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files downloaded from multiple sources. Will also support AAC non-DRM content, giving you multiple options for downloading music the way you want.
3 Clear Audio Technologies
Utilizes 3 Clear Audio Technologies to reproduce crystal clear, CD-quality audio.
- Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music files.
- Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion.
- Clear Stereo reduces signal leakage from one channel to another.
FM Tuner with 30 Station Presets
Allows you to preset and listen to your favorite radio stations while on the go.
Time Machine Shuffle
Shuffle play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB)
Initial Search
Use the first letter of the song, album or artist to easily find the music you are looking for.
Bi-Directional LCD Display
Watch your videos and view your photographs either vertically or horizontally by adjusting the screen to the orientation you prefer.
What's in the Box
NWZ-S616FPNK Walkman Video MP3 player, USB Cable (22 pin to USB), MDR-E804LP Headphones and extension cord, CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools, Quick Start Guide.
Amazing
I wanted to buy an iPod for my girlfriend. After reading some reviews from this site and other specialized sites I found out that iPod isn't that good on audio quality. My opinion is that audio quality is the most important thing on an audio player. Ok...I know that MP3 format isn't for audiophiles but anyway. So I decided to buy this Sony.
First of all the sound quality is superb, even with the supplied headphones. Of course on a serious pair of headphones you will be amazed. The screen is excellent too, good resolution excellent image quality. The computer will see it as a "walkman" and it will behave as an ordinary memory stick. The transfer speed is great too. I have to agree that iPod wins regarding the controls, the click wheal is very easy to use, but the Sony is also very easy and intuitive to use.
I used an iPod so I know what I am saying. I also think that iPod's are overpriced and I would recommend the Sony to everybody who wants a small excellent sounding, portable MP3 player. I almost forgot...the build quality is superb too.
A beloved gadget
I had used an inexpensive mp3 player with limited storage space to find out if I'd really like it before spending for more storage space and options. I used it all the time, so then the educated shopping began.
I found that by all accounts, this 4GB Sony Walkman would suit my needs, and this has proven true. I use Windows Media Player to load my music, and I drag and drop audio books and sermons from a file on my desktop. I use this little gadget everyday, and I love it. The sound quality is terrific, and loading data is really a simple process that only takes a couple of minutes, so it's no trouble at all.
I haven't figured out the video function yet (except for watching the preloaded movie trailer), but that's not why I really bought it. It has an FM radio as well, which I assume would receive better outside. I don't listen to the radio as much as the audio books and music, but it's nice to know it's there. I have some family photos stored which are easily accessible and you can set them to be shown horizontally or vertically.
All in all, I would highly recommend this mp3 player. I have no complaints with it, use it every day, and plan to learn more of its functions over time. Oh, and I chose it in pink so that my husband and sons wouldn't take it from me. One of my sons liked mine so much that he got a 2GB in black.
Sony Makes A Comeback
I picked this up after taking a look at different simple flash based mp3 players. My concerns were mostly cost and software related. I did not want a player which relied on bloated software or poorly designed software. I could live with less elegant navigation if the transfer of music and files did not require clunky software. This Sony Walkman fulfills the criteria and a bit more.
Pros:
1. Drag and drop! Music and videos may be added without software, just drag the files to corresponding folders
2. Works with Windows Media Player 11, it syncs very easily (ability to make playlists easily)
3. Simple user interface, buttons are named properly, operates very smoothly
Cons:
1. Display is plastic, not glass, will scratch very easily
2. Case is completely plastic
The Cons definitely weigh less than pros. It's a good buy for about $100. I don't have an opinion on the sound quality, music sounds best when paired with better headphones. The stock headphones are white for this model, anticipate buying another set if white is not desired.
