The reason that the Connect music store is the NW-HD5s biggest weakness is due to Sonys old, high-handed, proprietary approach to digital audio, but in other respects, the NW-HD5 is an excellent and focused MP3 player. Its keenly priced (£30 less th...
We really like the way the Sony NW-HD5 looks; were less impressed by the performance of the software we were press-ganged into using in order to listen to music. Swings and roundabouts, perhaps, but it seems like a hard sacrifice to make for pure van...
Abstract: Some great design and excellent battery life are weighed against frustratingly restrictive music-transfer options Its a sign of how ubiquitous the MP3 audio format has become that to call something a digital music player simply doesnt sound right....
Abstract: Like a Viagra-addicted Jack Russell on heat, Sony is nothing if not persistent. Having finally pulled away from MiniDisc and ATRAC, the Japanese giant is now throwing MP3 players at us with wild abandon. This little cutey is smaller than most of its ...
Abstract: If you can handle Sonys strict DRM and clunky software?and live without frills like recording or a color screen?th Specs: Player Type: Hard Disk MP3 Player, Radio: No, Recording, Voice: No, Recording, Line In: No, Capacity: 20000 MB, Wei
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> 4.8 oz, Silver, Hard drive, Stereo, LCD, MP3, ATRAC3, WMA, WAV, ATRAC3plus, 20 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryInternal<br> <b>Good:</b> Supercompact and durable design; excellent sound quality; intuitive tactile interface; removable battery; stellar battery life.<br> <b>Bad:</b> No extra features, such as FM radio or recording; ATRAC3 is the only DRM option; must use SonicStage software for music transfer.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> If you want a slick alternative to the iPod and youre into Sonys Connect music store, then the NW-HD5 is a stellar choice.<br>
What the NW-HD5 doesn't have is extra features such as an FM tuner or a microphone which will probably put off those who want their MP3 player to offer kitchen sink functionality. However, the thought of having to use SonicStage may put off even more peop...
