Most Popular MP3 players

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  2. Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 16GB)
  4. Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)
  5. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
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Top Rated MP3 players

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  4. Archos 605 WiFi (80GB)
  5. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 16GB)
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Sony NWZ-S618F (8GB, black)

THE GOOD
The Sony NWZ-S610 series features a compact design with a high-quality feel and an ample screen. The user interface is intuitive, and there are plenty of features to choose from, such as an FM radio and photo and video playback. No more awful SonicStage software: this Walkman is a PlaysForSure device supporting subscription tracks as well as unprotected WMA, MP3, and even AAC files. The player offers good sound quality and an excellent rated battery life.

THE BAD
The Sony NWZ-S610 series doesn't offer any exceptional new technology, and there are cheaper competitors that offer the same features.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The Sony NWZ-S610 series Walkman doesn't bring anything striking or new to the table, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a quality MP3 player with nice extras and a killer battery life. Plus, Sony got rid of SonicStage--the best news ever.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 8.7 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. September 16, 2007 02:14

    5.0/5
    Ive been a ipod user for about three years& last week I bought the new ipod classic but took it back due to its slow software and same old design&. Then I looked at the ipod touch but immediately said no after hearing all the problems with screen& ...  read more »

    - D23S

  2. October 26, 2007 04:25

    4.0/5
    I can't believe that nobody has mentioned this MP3 player's biggest selling point: You load music onto it through drag 'n' drop! That's right - you can load music onto the player whether you are running Windows, Mac OS X, Mac OS 8.5, Linux, FreeBSD,...  read more »

    - 3rdalbum

  3. December 30, 2007 09:27

    5.0/5
    CNET should have given this player better than a 7.3. I come to this site whenever I want to research electronics, but I find it irritating that CNET places so much importance on fancy features and style, while focusing less on practicality and qua...  read more »

    - xanderk84


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