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03 Sep 2010

Sony NWZ-S

SanDisk Clip+

Creative X-Fi2

Apple Nano

Cowon S9

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Sony S-Series Walkman Video MP3 Player 8GB Pink

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Recent Model


Main Storage Type:	Built-in Memory
Storage Capacity:	8.0 GB
Expansion Slots:	Internal Flash Drive
Number of Songs:	2000.0
Use:	Music, Video, Photo Viewing
Release Date:	Sep 2009

$98 - $141

What Reviews say about 'Sony NWZ-S' ?

excellent MP3 player and active noise-canceling earphones

Sony Walkman NWZ-S718F (8GB, black):CNet

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.

great sound

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman MP3 Player Review - PC World:PCWorld

The marquee feature is noise-cancellation, which showcases the player's excellent sound and equalizer. The NWZ-S738F sounds phenomenal, especially when using its noise-cancelling earbuds with the player's noise-cancelling feature turned on. In PC World Test Center audio tests, it netted a signal-to-noise ratio score of 82 decibels--just a shade below the latest iPods and the top-ranked Creative Zen X-Fi --as well as a barely registering harmonic distortion and noise level of 0.01 percent. G... *

very decent FM radio

Sony NWZ-S639F :Stuff.tv

Sony's on to a winner with the NWZ-S639F. It's the best compact MP3 player you can buy

top-notch sound

Sony Walkman NWZ-S718F:Laptopmag

Audio support includes unprotected AAC, MP3, WMA, protected WMA, and WAV. Smooth, Easy Interface The icon-based interface is easy to navigate, and we love the contextual menus invoked by the Option button. *

The included FM radio is pretty bare-bones, but functional enough.

Review: Sony Walkman NWZ-S615F portable media player:Infosyncworld.com

The NWZ-S615F's defining feature is undoubtedly its size. For audio purposes, it is both functional, stylish and extremely portable, and the interface, despite leaving much to be desired, is extremely fast and stable. The device falls a little short on the video front, however, mainly because a tiny device also means a tiny screen. It works well for short-format clips like music videos and podcasts, however, and the sub-$100 price tag makes it look like a bargain, a rarity for Sony products. ...

Already outdated by competitors who have 16GB models of their portable flash players .

Sony NWZ-S738F:ProductWiki

Already outdated by competitors who have 16GB models of their portable flash players . Good alternative to an iPod or Zune . Added noise canceling feature helps with open style headphones . Limited audio formats . Noise canceling circuit distorts music and doesn't work as well as closed or isolating headphones . *

good sound

Sony Walkman NWZ-S639F MP3 player review :Pocket-lint

If however video is important, that screen, although crisp, just won't be big enough to satisfy. *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Sony NWZ-S

SanDisk Sansa Clip 2GB MP3 Player - Blue Internal Flash Drive FM Tuner 15 Hours

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Old Model


Main Storage Type:	Built-in Memory
Storage Capacity:	2.0 GB
Expansion Slots:	internal Flash Drive, microSD Card
Family Line:	Sansa
Number of Songs:	500.0
Use:	Music, Recording
Release Date:	Aug 2009

$21 - $103

What Reviews say about 'SanDisk Clip+' ?

the Clip was passable.

SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, sleek black):CNet

The bottom line:
The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality.

decent enough sound

SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player:Reg Hardware

The Clip is one of the better micro-MP3 players on the marker and now comes with added file support

great digital music and audio book experience

Sandisk Sansa SDMX11R-2048K-A70 Clip 2GB MP3 Player - Black (Refurbished):tigerdirect

The Sandisk Sansa SDMX11R-2048K-A70 2GB MP3 Player is simply perfect for the fitness buff or traveler. *

The highest volume was more than we could stand.

SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player:pcadvisor

The clip itself is sturdy and snaps back firmly into place and has a circular thumbhole to make grabbing it easier. The highest volume was more than we could stand. Tracks sound great on the bundled earphones, which are a notch above those Apple supplies with its iPods, making the SanDisk Sansa Clip seem exceptional value. The SanDisk Sansa Clip is well-designed, well built and easy to use, comes in several colours and offers both decent capacity and long-lasting batteries. *

the Clip was passable.

SanDisk Sansa Clip:CNet.com

The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value MP3 player that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality.

Great sound quality

SanDisk Sansa Clip Review:anythingbutipod.com

Radio recording is straightforward and records in WAV format. The screen brightness is adjustable and can be very bright, lighting a room in the dark. The interface is easy to use. *

Presets are easy to enter, and a click of the center button navigates each one in order.

SanDisk Sansa Clip:howstuffworks

Presets are easy to enter, and a click of the center button navigates each one in order. *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for SanDisk Clip+

Creative Labs 8GB Zen X-Fi2 MP3 Player 70PF2491091F1

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Recent Model


Main Storage Type:	Built-in Memory
Storage Capacity:	8.0 GB
Expansion Slots:	SD Memory Cards
Family Line:	ZEN X-Fi2
Number of Songs:	2000.0
Use:	Music, Video, Recording, Photo Viewing
Release Date:	Sep 2009

$111 - $230

What Reviews say about 'Creative X-Fi2' ?

excellent icon-based menu

Creative Zen X-Fi2 (16GB):CNet

The good news is you won't have to wait long to take advantage of Creative's first touch-screen MP3 player. *

The Creative ZEN X-fi2 is a light and compact PMP that has plenty of features under its hood.

Creative ZEN X-Fi2 review:pcadvisor

The Creative ZEN X-fi2 is a light and compact PMP that has plenty of features under its hood. Voice recording is possible via its built-in microphone though. The Creative ZEN X-Fi2's sound quality is way above average and FLAC support is a bonus here. FM radio reception is good and the player quickly picked up stations without any hiccups. And the player's interface, despite its clear and colourful design, felt sluggish and did not properly respond to touch input. Video playback is quite smo... *

it a useful streaming device

Creative Zen X-Fi2 :CNet.com

The supplied EP-630 in-ear earphones are quite good for a budget set of headphones. TERRIBLE touchscreen interface • No dedicated volume or play buttons. *

No external volume controls

Creative X-Fi2 16GB review :Stuff.tv

A multimedia powerhouse it isn.t, but this little Creative supplies satisfyingly big sound and for a tiny price

No physical volume control

Creative Zen X-Fi2:ProductWiki

Quality earbuds included. Adjustable screen brightness. Good battery life. *

built-in microphone

Creative Zen X-Fi 2 MP3 player review :Pocket-lint

Luckily it certainly knows what it's doing in this area, and the audio quality available by tweaking the range of different effects is excellent. We were extremely impressed by the audio quality on offer with the X-Fi 2 and suitably comfortable with the large, colourful display, but it's a shame that the touchscreen operation wasn't given more attention, particularly as this (along with the slightly larger display) will be the main draw for most. A decent battery life allows for around 20 ho... *

Cheap but Cheerful Media Player

The Creative X-Fi2 16GB Touchscreen Media Player: An in Depth Product Review:ASSOCIATED CONTENT

The media player sports the old resistive touchscreen, and we occasionally found ourselves having to prod our Creative X-Fi2 quite hard to get it to respond at all. The earbuds that come with the media player give a nice crisp sound with plenty of bass. Videos don't look spectacular on its 3" screen. *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Creative X-Fi2

Apple iPod Nano 8GB MP3 Player - Pink

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Recent Model


Main Storage Type:	Internal Flash Drive
Storage Capacity:	8.0 GB
Expansion Slots:	Internal Flash Drive
Family Line:	iPod nano
Number of Songs:	2000.0
Use:	Music
Release Date:	Sep 2009

$120 - $200

What Reviews say about 'Apple Nano' ?

the Nano's video camera might be unwelcome in some circumstances.

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, green):CNet

The bottom line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

ample volume

Fifth-Generation iPod Nano - PC World:PCWorld

The FM radio is simple to use and has impressive audio quality. New audio and video features work well. Watching video on the Nano itself is surprisingly enjoyable, thanks to the expanded screen. *

excellent sound

Apple iPod nano 8GB Review :DigitalTrends

Included headphones could be improved. Good battery life. *

the enhanced 5G iPod looks more attractive than ever with its incremental updates.

Apple iPod Nano (5th generation):CNet.com

Not sure which new iPod to choose? The Nano's fifth incarnation wins hands down, with FM tuner and video camera being more than just cheap gimmicks.

great sounding FM radio

Apple iPod Nano 5G review :Stuff.tv

Tonnes of new features plus better sound and video . the new Nano's all gain and no pain

built-in microphone

Fifth-generation iPod nano:macworld

I plugged several pairs of headphones into the new nano and I was as pleased as ever with the sound, playing MP3, AAC, and AIFF files. Video shot indoors looks poor. *

The video quality is impressive and fairly similar to that of the iPhone 3GS .

iPod nano 5th generation:MobileTechReview

The video quality is impressive and fairly similar to that of the iPhone 3GS . *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Apple Nano

Cowon S9-32TB S9 32GB MP3 Player

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Good
	Old Model


Main Storage Type:	Built-in Memory
Storage Capacity:	32.0 GB
Expansion Slots:	SD/SDHC card
Family Line:	iPod touch
Number of Songs:	8000.0
Use:	Music, Video, Recording, Photo Viewing
Release Date:	Apr 2009

$145 - $300

What Reviews say about 'Cowon S9' ?

S9 realistically capable

Cowon S9 (8GB):CNet

The bottom line: The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.

Radio reception is decent and the ability to record broadcasts directly to WMA files is a plus.

Cowon S9:CNet.com

The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.

more accurate touch screens

Cowon S9 Review:anythingbutipod.com

On the S9 it does look fantastic, color accuracy and brightness are very similar to LCDs. Capacitive-type screens on the other hand are newer and more accurate touch screens. The nice big bright screen makes it pretty comfortable to read text on. BBE fans will also be happy to know that BBE is available while watching video. *

Stunning sound The sound with a high-quality MP3 or FLAC file is truly excellent.

Cowon iAudio S9 8GB :Stuff.tv

Possibly the best-sounding player available and a great buy . if you can handle the price and control quirks

clear sound reproduction

iAudio COWON S9 [Review]:techtree

The S9 is great for movie buffs. Great audio quality. Audio
The audio quality of the COWON S9 is excellent. FM Tuner
The FM Tuner of the COWON S9 is good. Great screen quality. The screen is excellent with good color reproduction. Movies look really great on the screen and are a pleasure to watch. Good battery life. Video playback on the S9 is brilliant. There are no video conversion hassles and the quality is top-notch. *

Support for most video formats

Cowon S9:tech2.in.com

Excellent sound and video quality. A quick menu option to select files is available on both the audio and video playback screens. All menus don't change orientation. Great battery life. *

screen is noticeably brighter and more colour-rich than the standard LCD screen on the ‘Pod, too.

Cowon S9:t3.com

Movies look stunning, and a familiar motion sensor-based feature means that flipping the device on its side lets you view your cinematic gems in all their widescreen glory. *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Cowon S9

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