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Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 (20GB)

8.0 Great
Release date: July 1, 2005
Category: Hard Drive Player
Manufacturer: Sony
Capacity: 20 GB
Weight: 5 oz
Audio formats: ATRAC3, MP3, WMA, WAV
Works with: eMusic, LiveDownloads, AudioLunchbox
Storage Type: Hard Drive

Sony's 20GB NW-HD5 and the iPod are both dead simple to use, but the HD5 is smaller, and its removable battery lasts much longer.

Sony's 20GB NW-HD5 and the iPod are both dead simple to use, but the HD5 is smaller, and its removable battery lasts much longer. [-] Hide

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.
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.
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