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Sony Walkman E Series Review
Sony Walkman E Series
Summary:
Sony’s Walkman may have taken a turn for the worst with its newest incarnation, the E Series. Controls on the NWZ-E353 are a mix of buttons that slow you down when trying to make a quick operational decision. Also, there’s very limited file support for different types of music formats.

PCMag says in a Sony Walkman review that the controls on this MP3 player feel dated; there's no scrolling or touch screen. While the player can handle music, photos, and videos, PCMag's Sony Walkman review points out that it supports a pretty limited number of file formats. In a Sony Walkman review of a similar model at Gadget Venue, an expert finds the two-inch screen too small for video but just right for a music player.

The Sony Walkman E Series NWZ-353 boasts a middle-of-the-road 4 GB of storage space and a whopping 50 hours of battery life, the most of any MP3 player on our list. Sony's SensMe feature plays songs based on a theme you choose, such as mood, activity, or time of day. The NWZ-E353 also includes FM radio. While it is certainly affordable, it's more expensive than our picks for best and good cheap MP3 players and doesn't offer any significant extras. You'll find better value elsewhere.

By Cheapism editors – November 25, 2010
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