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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THE GOOD
The unassuming Sony NWZ-S710F Walkman series of MP3 player delivers a perfect storm of on-the-go features, including music, photo, and video playback; FM radio; subscription music support; remarkable battery life; heavenly sound quality; and a feat only Sony could pull off: active noise-canceling in-ear headphones.

THE BAD
The NWZ-S710F lacks memory expansion, voice recording, or integrated podcast management, and if you lose the bundled headphones, you'll lose the Walkman's noise-cancellation capability as well. Sony's proprietary USB cable can be a headache to replace if lost.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The sum of the NWZ-S710F's audio enhancement and noise-canceling features adds up to one of the most pleasant and private music experiences you can have for less than $200.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 6.7 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. April 28, 2008 08:38

    4.5/5
    I bought the 8GB for me and the 4GB for my wife. I and I must say.....WOW! This player is everything both of us were looking for. After doing a little homework, and reading CNET's review I decided to go with the Sony. I had heard good and bad th...  read more »

    - jmmgis

  2. April 28, 2008 08:43

    4.5/5
    Sony has re-invented the Walkman with great precision and innovation. To say that they have put everything into this player is farfetched but they have put everything that matters. The sound quality is truly amazing and if these ipod zombie users ea...  read more »

    - Brownieexl

  3. May 27, 2008 04:29

    4.5/5
    Let's see....for the same price as an IPod Nano, you get a better sounding MP3 player that..
    1. is roughly the same size (it is friggin TINY!)
    2. comes with NOISE CANCELING headphones
    3. does not require any software to load songs
    4. and...  read more »

    - trakatak


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Where to Buy

Store In Stock Shipping Price
Amazon.com Yes

$199.95
Amazon.com Marketplace Yes

$149.95
Vanns.com Yes

$194.98
Crutchfield Yes

$179.99
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