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Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739) Reviews

Digital player / radio - flash 4 GB - WMA, AAC, MP3 - video playback - display: 2" - black More product details

$78.00

The Sony S-Series Walkman is nicely designed and has a high-quality feel ; it offers a load of... (cnet.com)

With the possible exception of the Apple iPod, all MP3 players are the same, right? Think again... (devhardware.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739)

We have collected and analyzed 16 expert reviews and 82 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is March 16, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 408048 reviews from other MP3 Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 94

940100

98 reviews

November, 2009

84 / 100

16 Experts

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89 / 100

82 Users

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Expert Reviews (16)

US

Sony NWZ-S736F Walkman (4GB, black) review

By Jasmine France (cnet.com)

The Sony S-Series Walkman is nicely designed and has a high-quality feel ; it offers a load of cool extras such as integrated noise-canceling, an FM tuner, podcast support, and a smart playlist creator. The display is bright and crisp, and the ...

The S-Series Walkman maxes out at 8GB and doesn't include memory expansion. The packaged earbuds, which are necessary for the noise-cancellation feature, may not be comfortable for all users. There's no voice recording option

Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados.

Photo gallery: Sony S-Series Walkman Editors' note, October 23, 2008: The NWZ...

Rating

80100

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cnet.com
US

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman MP3 Player

By Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

With the possible exception of the Apple iPod, all MP3 players are the same, right? Think again. Sony, who all but invented portable music in a personal form with their Walkman, isn't about to surrender the field. And if you're looking for something ...

Some may find the $140-$180 price tag to be on the steep side, but overall consumers will find that Sony's new S-Series Walkman is truly deserving of its price tag. How many MP3 players currently on the market can boast superb sound quality straight ...

Rating

100100

devhardware.com
US

NWZ-S738F Walkman

By Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Carrying the torch of the Walkman brand name 30 years after the first cassette Walkman was introduced, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S738F is a high-quality MP3 player. The marquee feature is noise-cancellation, which showcases the player's excellent sound and ...

Great sound with noise cancellation Stylish, sturdy build

Can't use headphones with other players Screen too small for video and photos

This is a great player for audiophiles: if you like your music tweakable, clean, delivered via some creative on-board features, and in a slick, durable chassis, the well-priced Walkman NWZ-S738F is a great option. You may want to look elsewhere, ...

The player supports dragging and dropping your media files onto it as a drive...

Rating

83100

pcworld.com

User Reviews (82)

US

"Worse than a 1st gen. iPod Nano"

By rmoco1 (cnet.com)

I have a 1st gen. iPod Nano, and am looking f... 

Manufacturing quality ; device interface, radio

File transfer process is typical Sony: User-hostile, and software doesn't work as promised. Main control button is too tiny. Volume control is so tiny that it loses most of it's benefit of being separate. No Audible book support

US

"The best portable mp3 player in its price range."

By Crazymagnet (cnet.com)

This Walkman is a very good effort from Sony.... 

Cute looks, fabulous sound, ease of use, nice screen, good video playback.

The bundled headphones are not comfortable, isn't as desirable as an iPod Nano.

US

"One of the best players around"

By tanpopo914 (cnet.com)

I really like the fact that the player comes ... 

The player has wonderful sound quality, even when used with headphones from other brands. It has a sleek interface and is user-friendly, so you don't really need to go through the user's manual.

If the screen were bigger by a mere 0.2 inch, video viewing would be a more pleasant experience. The included software does not include a video converter. And... I hate the plastic packaging, it makes the player look cheap.

Manufacturer's Description

Access your entertainment while on-the-go with the super-slim NWZ-S736FBNC 4GB Walkman video MP3 player. It features integrated noise cancellation and five clear audio technologies. Make the most of noise canceling technology with the supplied accessory that easily connects to other devices or in-flight entertainment systems with an audio input. Long battery life lets you listen to music, podcasts and FM programming or watch videos on a single charge. Additionally, this walkman comes with an...

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