Manufacturer: Sony Part number: NW-S205
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony NW-S205F (2GB)
price range: $199.99
The NW-S200 Walkman proves once again that Sony knows what it's doing in the hardware department; fitness-minded users should take a close look at this flash MP3 player. But make sure you're comfortable with SonicStage before you commit.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
by fleurya on July 26, 2006
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"very good with VOIDMP3FM software!"
by vlad1024 on October 4, 2006
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16 out of 31 people found this review helpful
"No whiz-bang features are worth Big-Brother's Sonic Stage"
by mtflier on August 12, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: NW-S205
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 2 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 0.9 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 0.6 in x 0.6 in x 3.8 in
- Body material Aluminum
- Available body colors Black, silver, pink
- Included accessories Arm band
- Software type Sony SonicStage CP
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WMA, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus
- ID3 tags support Yes
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display OLED
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Stopwatch
- Water Resistant Yes
- Additional features Pedometer, Auto power off, Volume limiter, CD Text capable, Calorie counter, Water resistant
CD System
- CD system type None
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 5
- Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Heavy, Custom, Normal
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 30
- FM station preset qty 30
- Tuner bands FM
- Antenna form factor Headphone cord FM
- Tuning display OLED display
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB 4 pin USB Type A
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 18 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM
- Operating system Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / audio playback 838.845 min
Product series
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Price: $89.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Digital player / radio, 1 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Price: $199.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Digital player / radio, 2 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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