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Sony 8GB Black Walkman Video MP3 Player

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4.4

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Pros

  • Easy setup (35)
  • Great sound quality (34)
  • Sleek/compact (34)
  • Reliable (33)
  • Simple controls (32)
  • Lots of storage (26)
  • Good battery life (18)
  • Tough (11)
  • Durable (10)
  • Good value (8)
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Cons

  • Confusing / difficult controls (2)
  • Absolutely reccomend it (1)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Lack of assessories (1)
  • Lcd too small (1)
  • Memory not expandable (1)
  • No bookmarking (1)
  • Nothing i don't like (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (22)
  • Good for commuting (18)
  • Gym / working out (17)
  • Work (17)
  • Anywhere (14)
  • Sports (8)
  • Daily usage (2)
  • Entertainment (2)
  • Anytime (1)
  • Anywhere and everywhere (1)
 
 
 

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Sony`s NWZ-S718F Walkman(R) MP3 player combines your favorite multimedia entertainment with superior sound quality enabled by up to 75 percent noise cancellation1. The slim yet powerful digital music player features a 8GB storage capacity, a bright 1.8-inch QVGA LCD display, easy-to-use menus, and up to 33 hours of battery life -- everything you need to enjoy up to 1,850 of your favorite digital music tracks, hours of high quality video, or hundreds of photographs. The addition of Sony(R) Clear Audio technologies, including the supplied Noise Canceling Sony EX Series headphones, helps ensure you're treated to a superior audio experience.

  • Integrated Active Noise Canceling System: Combining Clear Stereo function with the Clear Bass function and using the supplied Noise Canceling headphones with a 13.5 headphone Driver Unit enables a wide-range Frequency and wide dynamic-range playback with powerful bass sound.

  • 8GB Built-in Memory : Store up to 1,850 songs or up to 30Hours of video on your Walkman(R) 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-inch QVGA LCD Screen: Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 Display.

  • Portrait and Landscape Mode: Allows for easy viewing of your videos and photos in either a portrait or landscape position.

  • 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.

  • 5 Clear Audio Technologies: Utilizes 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.

    • EX Quality Headphones help cancel out the ambient noise with built in microphones on the outside.

    • Noise Cancelling function is built into the Walkman and works in conjuction with the headphones.

  • 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(R))

  • Initial Search: Use the first letter of the song, album or artist to easily find the music you are looking for.

  • Noise Canceling EX Series Headphones (included)
  • Specification Description
    Model 610774, 69B92451, E2864612, NW-ZS618FBLK
    UPC 027242722170
    AC Adapter AC-NWUM50
    Audio Video Store and Play Audio and Video
    Battery Type Rechargeable Battery
    Brand Name Secondary Sony Electronics
    Can Be Giftwrapped Yes
    Can Ship in Original Container Yes
    Color Black
    Compatible Formats AAC
    Compatible Formats JPEG
    Compatible Formats LPCM
    Compatible Formats M4V
    Compatible Formats MP3
    Compatible Formats MPEG4
    Compatible Formats PCM
    Compatible Formats WMA
    Corp National Status A
    Date 1st Available Online 09-DEC-08
    Date 1st Available Online 26-SEP-08
    Depth (Inches) .4
    File Storage - Data Yes
    File Storage - MP3 Yes
    File Storage - Photos Yes
    File Storage - WMA Yes
    Freight Class ANY
    Frequency Response 20 - 20,000 Hz
    Hazmat Warning N
    Headphone Jack (1) Top Output
    Headphone Jack Yes
    Height (Inches) 3.5
    Keyword Recommendations 20090222FSSony
    LCD Display Size (Inches) 1.8
    Manufacturer Part Number NWZE438FBLK
    Manufacturer Part Number NWZE438FRED
    Notify Me When Available Yes
    Power Rechargeable Battery and USB
    Registerable Yes
    Resolution 240 x 320
    Screen Size (Approximate Diagonal) 1.5
    Screen Size (Approximate Diagonal) 2
    Select Capacity 8 GB Memory
    Storage Capacity 8GB
    Storage Capacity (GB) 8
    Storage Type Flash Memory
    Text Attribute 1 Equipped with a long-lasting battery that enables you to listen to up to 45 hours of music and watch up to 8 hours of video without needing to recharg
    Text Attribute 2 Compact and slim design: Makes carrying your video MP3 player wherever you go a breeze.
    Text Attribute 3 2 in QVGA high-brightness screen: Color LCD provides you with a rich viewing experience on your video MP3 player.
    Text Attribute 4 8GB Built-in Memory: Stores up to 1850 songs or 30H of video.
    Text Attribute 5 Drag and Drop fuctionality: Easily load your music, pictures, and video onto this player by dragging and dropping them into the video MP3 player on yo
    TRU Age Range 14 years and up
    TRU SKN 100865
    TRU SKN 131348
    Tuner FM
    USB Port (1) USB 2.0 High Speed
    USB Port Yes
    Width (Inches) 1.7

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    [0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    A Powerful Thingamajig

    "I bought the Sony Walkman NWZ-E438F a couple of days ago (it was my Christmas present from me to me - hey, you've got to treat yourself to something nice sometimes!). I haven't been able to put this thing down since I bought it. Adding songs and pics is as easy as 1-2-3. The sound quality is great (and the bass boost is a bonus). My only con is that I wish I could delete a song/pic directly from the player witho..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 19, 2008 by bengalsonly1fan

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    What do you want it for?

    "Ok i got this to listen to Audio Books. I did not know it was Sony's bottom line.. and that i could not stop my book and show a picture or Etc... without loosing my place there is NO FILE that it understands that will allow this. 2nd and a big thing to me is the lack of "Add-Ons" Sony put out for their "WALKMAN". I am 40 and have always loved them..UNTIL NOW. I am frustrated with the LACK OF INFO that i can obta..." Read Full Review »

    Mar 02, 2009 by Spanky

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    A Powerful Thingamajig

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I bought the Sony Walkman NWZ-E438F a couple of days ago (it was my Christmas present from me to me - hey, you've got to treat yourself to something nice sometimes!). I haven't been able to put this thing down since I bought it. Adding songs and pics is as easy as 1-2-3. The sound quality is great ( …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 19 2008
    bengalsonly1fan
    Little Rock, AR
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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 8GB Black Walkman Video MP3 Player Review

    Some very good features.

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Active noise reduction
    • Battery Life
    • Fm radio
    • Interface is good
    • Open Player
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      Cons

    • No bookmarking
    • Video support

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "The girlfriend has the Ipod Nano 8gb so I have had a chance to compare them side by side.



    General:

    I did a lot of research, before buying, but the Sony S718 was better than I had expected. First the size is fantastic. It is a lot smaller than I had expected and is very 'pocketable' (even compare …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aug 11 2008
    alexg
    Sydney Australia
    I am:
    • Audiophile
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 8GB Black Walkman Video MP3 Player Review

    Simplicity that works for anyone!!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy to Set Up
    • Fits Well
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Daily Usage
    • Sports
    • Travel
     

    "Excellent player that is so simple to use. I've had it for about 2 wks now. I use it everyday while working. Loading songs is a breeze. You can drag and drop through explorer without problems. If you are using Windows Media player, make sure you paste the album cover art on your library at home. …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 14 2008
    digital682
    San Antonio, TX
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    • Audiophile
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 8GB Black Walkman Video MP3 Player Review

    Pros: This mp3 player ...

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Pros: This mp3 player beats an Ipod hands down in my opinion. It does not restrict you to the use of Itunes to organize and transfer your music which is a huge plus. Simply drag and drop from Windows Explorer and your music is there on the player.

    Cons: Would have been nice to have a AC power supply …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jul 24 2009
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    Sony 8GB Black Walkman Video MP3 Player Review

    One of the best

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Great Sound
    • Lots of Storage
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls
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      Cons

    • No cons at least for now

      Best Uses

    • Especially on an airplane
    • Travel
     

    "I gave this "men's toy" 5 stars because it is much better than the Nano 8 gig that I have, that I swear I will never use it anymore. Let me explain why:This "jerk" Nano iPod 8 gig from day one already gave me problem: it froze after I play for a few songs. I already exchanged for another one, now af …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 21 2008
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    Phoenix, Arizona
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