Sony NWZ S545 Review

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Although the iPod has a good sized screen at 2.2 inches you'll find that the Sony screen is actually a little bigger coming in at 2.4 inches. You will discover that the 16 GB memory will allow you to save up to 4,000 audio files and that goes for either one of the devices. You are going to find that the life of the battery in the iPod is actually less than the life you'll get with the Sony. The battery on the Sony will be powerful enough to give you about 42 hours of listening to audio while the iPod falls short with only 24 hours of usage before you will need to recharge the battery. One reason for this extra battery life is simply because of the FM radio that comes with the Sony.

Even though the iPod is a good device you're going to realize that the Sony has something which the iPod doesn't. This feature that we're speaking about is the fact that the Sony Walkman actually is included with built in stereo speakers. Obviously your iPod will sync up perfectly with iTunes and you'll not have to worry about converting the files to the appropriate format. Needless to say you can still purchase your audio files from iTunes and put them on your Sony player you will just have to get a AAC to MP3 converter to make them play on the Sony player.

You'll also realize that if you check out the reviews from the people who have purchased either unit on Amazon you will discover that nearly all the reviews for both devices are great. No matter how you want to look at it more people have bought the iPod and this is most likely simply because iPod is actually a very well known name with regards to MP3 players.

The price is actually one of the main differences that you're going to find relating to the MP3 players. The iPod Nano 5th generation is considered the most comparable to the Sony and it will set you back $275, but the Sony can be bought for just $125 and both are available from Amazon. Something you should know would be that the Nano comes in a 6th generation which does not play video and only comes with a 1.54 inch screen and that device only costs $169, but it is not comparable to the Sony. When you take everything into consideration you may possibly concur that the Sony is the most affordable and best option.

Sony Walkman NWZS545RED 16 GB Video MP3 Player

Sony NWZ S545 - Product Description

Enjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go with Sony's S540 Series. Enjoy a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, wide format support, an FM radio, voice recording, and plenty more in a slim, easy-to-use media player.

Enjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go. Click to enlarge.

Includes headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand. Click to enlarge.

Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound for headphones-free listening. Click to enlarge.

Models available in black, pink, red, and violet. Click to enlarge.

Sony NWZ S545 - Key Features

* Built-in stereo speakers
* Built-in FM radio tuner
* Voice and FM recording function
* 2.4-inch QVGA (320x240) high-brightness, color LCD
* User-friendly interface for easy operation
* Long battery life
* Easy drag-and-drop file transfer functionality
* Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies
* Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer
* Supports multiple audio codecs and video formats

Key Technologies

Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound when you want to listen without headphones.

FM Tuner
Built-in FM radio tuner is perfect for listening to your favorite talk, sports and music stations.

Record
Voice and FM recording function lets you capture lectures, business meetings, and radio broadcasts.

LCD
A 2.4-inch QVGA incredibly bright, color LCD3 provides you with a rich viewing experience.

Ease of Use
Easy drag-and-drop device management and easy-to-use GUI make creating and navigating through your digital library simple.

Battery
A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to 42 hours or watch video for up to 6.5 hours before you need to recharge.

Sound
Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for clearer, deeper sound with minimal distortion.

Alarm
Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer.

Formats
Multiple high-quality video formats are supported, giving you more freedom to download the videos you want.

Size
8 GB and 16 GB models are available.

Color
Models available in black, pink, red, and violet.

What's in the Box
Sony NWZ S545 16 GB Digital Music Player (Red), Headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand

SONY NWZS545RED 16GB S Series with Built-in Speakers (Red)

Sony NWZ S545 - User Comments

"...the sound from the speakers is quite nice, and I would compare it to the speaker from my Motorola RAZR2. My phone can get a lot louder than the Sony Walkman, but the quality of sound is just as good..."

"...it worked really great, it was simple and just way too easy to use...."

"...I like the sound quality - just excellent - also has 2 user programmable equalizers...it has an extra Bass enhancement which works very well. I also like the possibility to sort/select music through the usual album/artist/etc stuff ... This is very convenient if you have CDs that are not available on the internet catalogs. Startup and menu response it acceptable quick.The built-in stereo speaker sound very nice for their small size when the special equalizer settings are used (menu item). it also comes with a small plastic piece, attached to the back, which allows to have the player sit with about 45 degrees..."

"...Very nice player for the money..."

Sony NWZ S545 - Cons:

"...you can not define a playlist on the player..."

"...The player has a sleep and wakeup timer... but you can not use both at the same time. They cancel each other out. So either you go to sleep with sony music or you wake up with it..."

"...No sensitivity adjustment for the built-in microphone. and default is quite insensitive. You really need to speak at close distance in to the microphone to have good recording..."

Sony Walkman NWZS545RED 16 GB Video MP3 Player

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