Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 (Silver)
MP3 players Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
THE GOOD
Supercompact and durable design; excellent sound quality; intuitive tactile interface; removable battery; stellar battery life.
THE BAD
No extra features, such as FM radio or recording; ATRAC3 is the only DRM option; must use SonicStage software for music transfer.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you want a slick alternative to the iPod and you're into Sony's Connect music store, then the NW-HD5 is a stellar choice.
CNET Reader Reviews
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June 17, 2005 02:45
Good
1.5/5
During a two week work trip, my loving wife decided to send me a small gift. At the front desk of the hotel sat a small Fed Ex package with my name on it. After opening it, I discovered that my wife bought me a hard drive MP3 player. I already ha... read more » -
August 15, 2005 11:10
4.5/5
I've been on the market for a hard drive mp3 player for a while now, seeing how my flash based devise was no longer adequate to store my music collection. I'm a bit of an audiophile, so my number one priority was getting a player that was built stur... read more » -
June 18, 2005 09:28
4.0/5
I originally had the HD1 which has now been donated to my boyfriend "the mini iPod i s garbage" (his broke) campaign. The size and weight is slightly larger than the HD1 counterpart, but I like the new hardware interface.
Still not a fan of ... read more »
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