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Sony NW-E505 Gold

Sony NW-E505 Gold
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alaScore 75

229 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 229 reviews of Sony NW-E505 Gold. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the battery and sound are on the whole positive. The performance and design are also mentioned favorably.

usability, design, performance, sound, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony NW-E505 Gold is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony NW-E505 Gold

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 194 user reviews of Sony NW-E505 Gold from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the battery and performance. The sound and design also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the reliability.

usability, design, sound, performance, battery

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Sony Network Walkman NW-E505

 

Can a cool design and incredible battery life justify such a high price?

Very long battery life. Attractive design. Decent earbuds.

SonicStage software is clunky and difficult to use. Repeat/Sound button is awkwardly located and tough to press.

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Nov, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Awesome form factor - software is a DUD.

 

I was initially attracted to the elegant styling of this small NWE505 and when I received it I was not disppointed. The software, on the oher hand, turns out to be a HUGE NEGATIVE. Users have a choice of ONE software product for downloading tracks and ...

Sexy form factor

Software is nearly unusable, which cripples the user's ability to enjoy favorite tracks and albums

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Awesome form factor - software is a DUD.

 

I was initially attracted to the elegant styling of this small NWE505 and when I received it I was not disppointed. The software, on the oher hand, turns out to be a HUGE NEGATIVE. Users have a choice of ONE software product for downloading tracks and...

Sexy form factor

Software is nearly unusable, which cripples the user's ability to enjoy favorite

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

can't transfer and/or play library e-books

 

I have enjoyed this model for quite some time, and have LOVED it (for my music)! And, the battery power is awesome. I can listen to music at work (2-5 hours of listening per day depending on mood)and it lasts all week.

Music sounds great! I love the volume controls on top, and the size

The software and player will NOT allow you to transfer library e-books

Jun, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

can't transfer and/or play library e-books

 

Music sounds great! I love the volume controls on top, and the size.

The software and player will NOT allow you to transfer library e-books.

Jun, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Portable Audio model NW-E505

 

Compact, Solid, great design for joggers and trainers.

The Sonicstage software really SUCKS!!

May, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Portable Audio model NW-E505

 

This unit is great, portable and solid. It's been at least 1 year that I own two of this unit and I have no problem what so ever. The battery last quite long and we are very please.

Compact, Solid, great design for joggers and trainers

The Sonicstage software really SUCKS

May, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Sony's NW-E505 Nearly There

 

This review of the Sony NW-E505-507 will provide, I hope, the strengths and weaknesses of this MP3 player. Let's start with strengths:

Battery and resume play

Propriety software needed

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony's NW-E505 Nearly There

 

Battery and resume play

Propriety software needed

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony's NW-E505 Nearly There

 

This review of the Sony NW-E505-507 will provide, I hope, the strengths and weaknesses of this MP3 player. Let's start with strengths: 1. Well built feels solid with its metal back and thick plastic components. 2. Small size makes it handy to carry ...

Battery and resume play

Propriety software needed

Mar, 2006
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