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Sony NW-E005F Walkman

Sony NW-E005F Walkman
With Earphones Cap Off Port End

review

The Sony NW-E005F Walkman is a member of Sony's latest entry-level line of flash-based MP3 players, the E000 series, intended for digital audio newbies. It's basically a USB thumb drive that plays digital music files with a built-in FM tuner and a one-line OLED screen. The player is relatively simple to use, and its small size and light weight make it perfect for exercising and casual listening. But its subpar audio quality, combined with a lack of on-the-go playlisting or PlaysForSure support, prevents me from recommending it to experienced listeners despite its low price.

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Company

Sony Corporation

http://www.sonystyle.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $129.95 Direct
  • Player Type: Flash MP3 Player
  • Radio: Yes
  • Recording, Voice: No
  • Recording, Line In: No
  • Video Recording: No
  • Music Playback Formats: AAC, ATRAC3, MP3, WMA
  • Audio Battery Life: 28 Hr
  • Screen Size: 1.2 inches
  • Storage Capacity: 2 GB
  • Dimensions: 3.1 x 0.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Weight: 0.8 oz

Bottom Line

The NW-E005F is tiny and feather-light, has a built-in FM tuner, and supports lots of audio formats, but I'm not crazy about its buttons, interface, or annoying audio shortcomings.

Pros

Very small and light. Good-quality earbuds included. Long battery life. Fast charging time. Integrated USB plug.

Cons

Audio glitch makes some music sound distorted and grainy. Button layout and size can cause difficult navigation for some users. No PlaysForSure support. No on-device playlist creating or editing.

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