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Sony Wearable Walkman MP3 Player, Black

alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the value for money and portability. The performance and usability also get good views. Opinions are divided on the reliability, while many are critical about the storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony Wearable Walkman MP3 Player, Black is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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(Based on 160 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Wearable Walkman MP3 Player, Black

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 user reviews of the Sony Wearable Walkman MP3 Player, Black from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 Players on Amazon.com.

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64% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Works for the Warranty Duration

 

I've gone through two versions of these over the past two and a half years. Each of them stopped working a couple months after the one year parts warranty period ended.

Great form and function

Breaks down in about a year

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Best player for running i have ever had

 

This is wonderful in the way it fits and is trouble free when running. Especially good for long runs (2-3hrs). Light and ease of access is great.About me... Use primarily while exercising

no cords and protection from sweat

can't advance out of song only goes back

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Good product, does what its suppose 2

 

Really like this product. Im a runner and its really easy to just put it on and forget about it. Easy to load music on to. When I use it to do weights, I dont have to worry about the cords getting in the way and pulling out one of the earbuds.About...

easy to use, put it on and forget about it

cant get the playlist option to work properly

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unusual fit. sloppy. Not designed for running.

 

Try someone elses before buying. You may or mat not like the fit.About me... Use primarily while exercising, Tech savvy

lightweight

bulky ear blocks. Not a good or comfortable fit

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Not for running

 

Not made for runners. The ear pieces fall out of your ears when you run. I tried all of the rubber pieces that came with the set.

Light weight and no cord

Falls out of your ears

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Awesome for running

 

Who would have thought the walkman would be so cool... this gadget is awesome for running and working out. Super easy to transfer your songs from iTunes ... Love love love love it!About me... Music is my life, Avid listener, Use primarily while...

handsfree, ear buds actually fit

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I listen to MP3 audio books...

 

I listen to mp3 books while I do housework and gardening. I hate headphone wires, they get caught on everything and rip the player out of your pocket or ears. I needed a either a player built into the headset or bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth is more...

No floppy wires, Plenty of room for books, Downloading is easy,Price is OK

No fast forward or reverse, No reliable bookmarking, Ear buds a little painful

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Walkman Review

 

This is a great product. I'm amazed that these aren't more popular. I'm not a member of the cult of apple, so I previously used a Zune for when flying or working out. If you want music for working out, this is a no brainer.

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Good product

 

I originally had the 1st generation of this product that had the headphones the small usb type player. My wife ended up washing it with my clothes so i went on amazon to buy the original. Sony upgraded to this hands free player, i was skeptical so i...

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