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Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player
#101
based on 110 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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| 4 star |
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| 3 star |
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| 2 star |
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Category Average
$89.99 - $139.99
from 7 stores
Pros
Cons
- Difficult to set up (3)
- Freezes up (3)
- Insufficient storage (2)
- Poor sound quality (2)
- Buying music is bad (1)
- Eq needs more range (1)
- Fm reception not strong (1)
- Freezes when syncing (1)
- Needs computer to charge (1)
Best Uses
- Travel (26)
- Gym / working out (21)
- Good for commuting (19)
- Work (16)
- Anywhere (10)
- Sports (10)
- Anwhere anytime (1)
- Daily usage (1)
- Shopping (1)
- Upgrade (1)
Where to Buy
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player
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Product Reviews
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[16 of 19 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Terrific, but learn the trick for audiobooks
"Summary: A stellar MP3 player with excellent design, and beaucoup novel features. Supports audiobooks with nice resume function, including public library OverDrive Media and NetLibrary audiobooks, provided that you know the trick: audio files must be in 2nd level player folder "\Podcasts\\". Pluses: + Sound quality. + Noise cancelling (you can mow the lawn without harming your hearing, though the earbuds must b..." Read Full Review »
Jun 11, 2009 by jj2me
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Don't buy it! locks up.
"purchased this December of 2007 and have already had a serious problem with this unit. I am 55 years old and take very good care of my gadgets. This unit worked well for about six months, then started locking up. When I contacted Sony, they told me it would cost[$]to repair. Well, a new one doesn't cost much more than that and the problem I am having is the same that a lot of people are complaining about. The un..." Read Full Review »
Sep 14, 2008 by Don
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 110 Reviews
[16 of 19 customers found this review helpful]
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player Review
Terrific, but learn the trick for audiobooks
"Summary: A stellar MP3 player with excellent design, and beaucoup novel features. Supports audiobooks with nice resume function, including public library OverDrive Media and NetLibrary audiobooks, provided that you know the trick: audio files must be in 2nd level player folder "\Podcasts\\".
Pluses
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[44 of 46 customers found this review helpful]
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player Review
very good product
"bought one for my daughter and its got more features than an ipod for half the price. very reliable. I was even impressed with the am/fm tuner it sounds really good "
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player Review
Ignore the guy who gave this a 1 star
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Long Battery Life
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- More »
Pros
- Insufficient Storage
Cons
- Anywhere
Best Uses
"I was first skeptical about buying a sony instead of a new ipod touch. I found the sony on sale and bought it, and I happy with it. The s736 worked imediatly right out of the box, the screen is vibrant surprisingly. The included headphones are not one of those throw away headphones, the noise cancel …" Read Full Review »
- Casual Listener
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player Review
He loves it!
- Durable GREAT sound
- Easy to Set Up
- Fits Well
- Lightweight
Pros
- None
Cons
- Daily Usage
- Sports
- Travel
Best Uses
"My spouse uses the player daily 2-3 hours a day. He's tough on things and breaks them all somehow. He has used this for a couple days already and says the sound is great. He actually got his music on it EASILY and doesn't have to charge it every day. Great battery life. After the destruction of 4 pr …" Read Full Review »
- Frequent Traveler
- Hard on things
- Technically Challenged
Sony 4GB S-Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player Review
Great product for music, so so for video
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Sleek/Compact
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- At Work
- Commuting
- Gym / Working Out
- Sports
- Travel
Best Uses
"I take this little MP3 player everywhere and listen to music and it has had great durability so far. Though I did buy a silicone case and a clear plastic screen cover which I recommend just for protection. Good music quality, decent FM tuner, good Equalizer, buttons are economically placed though t …" Read Full Review »
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