Sony NWZ-E353B

alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and storage. The portability and battery are also mentioned favorably, but comments are divided on the headphones. There are some less positive reviews about the connectivity and memory.

sound, battery, portability, storage, design

memory, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony NWZ-E353B is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

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Sony Walkman E Series (NWZ-E353)

 

At $69.99 (direct), the new Sony E Series Walkman (NWZ-E353) MP3 player is very reasonably priced. Not only do you get 4GB of storage, a 2-inch screen, and photo and video support, but for far less than the new Apple iPod nano ($149; 8GB, 2.5 stars),...

Affordable. Decent set of features for price. Simple to navigate

User interface and controls feel dated. No scrolling or touch screen—just slow buttons. No FM or voice recording. Limited file support. Mediocre earbuds

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Great thin player for using at the gym

 

I like most everything about this MP3 player except the on/off button. It usually turns itself on while in my gym bag and many times turns itself off when I am exercising at the gym. Any slight pressure against the on/off button will turn it on or off....

thin, light weight, able to wear on arm, good sound quality

on/off switch activates while in my gym bag

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Best Yet

 

I've owned 4 cheaper MP3 players one of which lasted a month, two of which take some doing to turn on and we wont talk about the last. Sony is the way to go, with great sound (even better with quality headphones) and easy use. Took some getting used to...

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Love it!

 

Easy set up and music transfers. Very happy with this purchase.

Easy To Setup,Great Sound,Long Battery Life,Lots of Storage,Reliable Performance,Simple Controls,Sleek\/Compact

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Christmas gift

 

I bought this for my husband for Christmas.We go to the gym 3-4 days a week,and I thought he would like it,and he does.He says it makes his exercise time go by faster.

Easy To Setup,Great Sound,Long Battery Life,Lots of Storage,Reliable Performance,Simple Controls,Sleek\/Compact

NONE

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Great, wish could have some more memory

 

Great with this price

Easy To Setup,Fits Well,Lightweight,Stylish

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no replacable batteries

 

I like the concept and the price, but I wish I could put rechargable AA or AAA batteries in it. By the time the onboard battery dies, you'll have to buy a whole new unit. Such a waste.

Can\'t use rechargables

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Great MP3 Player

 

I've had all sorts of brands of Ipods. Wanted to replace a Nano 5th generation and this Sony MP3 offered all the features at a fraction of the cost of the Ipod. Nice little unit and easy to use. Radio reception is much better than the Ipod. Will...

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Excellent Product, Very Durable

 

We use this player in one restaurant and one gift shop. They play continuously (with wall adapter for power) up to 18 hours a day. Never even had a slight hiccup yet. We've used them for over a year now. Just bought a third one to load with Holiday...

Easy To Setup,Great Sound,Long Battery Life,Lots of Storage,Reliable Performance,Simple Controls,Sleek\/Compact

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I would buy this product again

 

None

Easy To Setup,Great Sound,Long Battery Life,Simple Controls,Sleek\/Compact

None

Product Specifications

Configuration

Built-In Microphone: No
Built-In Radio: Yes
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
DIGITAL RADIO: No
Direct Radio Recording: No
Direct TV Recording: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface : No
W-LAN Connection: No
WiFi Connectivity: No

Display

Display Technology:TFT Display
Number of Display Colours:Unknown
Touchscreen: No

General Features

Operating System:Proprietary
Product Type:Audio/Video Player
Storage Medium:Built-In Memory
Type:Audio/Video Player

Playback / Recording

AAC Playback: Yes
AVI Playback: No
DivX Playback: No
H.264 Playback: No
MP3 Playback: Yes
MPEG 4 Playback: No
MPEG2 Playback: No
OGG Playback: No
WAV Playback: No
WMA Playback: Yes
WMV Playback: Yes

Power Supply

Battery Type:Li Ion
Replaceable Battery: No
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