Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Black)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • buy something else.
  • The player feels and looks great...
  • clarification
  • A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!
  • Great Player, Sonicstage is awful...
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Black)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
All SonyAll Sony | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
20 GB20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones
  2. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
  3. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System
  4. Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers
  5. Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter

Product Features:
  • 20 GB Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks
  • Plays back in MP3 and ATRAC Audio Formats
  • Up to 30 hours of playback
  • Get 50 songs from Connect.com with product registration
  • Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones (MDR-E931LP), Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, AC Power Adapter

ASIN: B0007MU1J6

Product Description

As well as playing music in Sony's ATRAC3plus format, the Sony NW-HD3 is also an MP3 player. The Sony NW-DH3 has a 30 hour battery life.The Sony NW-HD3 comes with a range of features designed to deliver quality, choice and convenience for every fan of portable music. The built-in 20 GB hard disc can hold the equivalent of 13, 000 tracks or 900 CDs worth of music when using high quality ATRAC3plus audio compression technology. It offers 30 hours of uninterrupted playtime from a single battery charge and withstands almost all kinds of movement to deliver a skip-free performance. Specially developed G-Sensor technology enables the hard disc to resist impact to protect your valuable music or other data. Its aluminum body makes it light to carry.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars buy something else........2007-08-21

I love Sony, i really do. So when i went looking for a mp3, i started with Sony. In 2005 i bought my hd3 and quickly found it to be lacking. I can't believe in the list of the features it has, "comes with an ac adapter" and "you can connect to your PC". Why, because for this type of dmp(digital music player) these features should be synonymous. The problem is there is nothing else. The one thing I thought would have been included was the ability to make a play-list. And with out a play-list the "incredible battery life" is about ¼ of that when you're changing to a different artist, or albums because you turn on the back-light every time you touch the thing. I know u can turn it off, but I don't only listen to music when it bright and sunny. And I'm not going to change it back and forth. My friends have mp3's with Swappable rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multiple play lists, Built-in voice recording and FM tuner with FM recording capability. Anyway get something else and do some research if your going to spend this much money.

2 out of 5 stars The player feels and looks great..........2006-07-08

But the software sonic stage made this by far the worst mp3 player I have ever owned. I suggest you try iaudio. I've had 3 of them (sold one, gave the other one away, and kept one for myself). Easy to upload music, and no headaches like sonicstage. With Iaudio it took me minutes to upload music. With sonicstage it took me 3 entire days (with the computer running) to upload the 4,000 songs. Pathetic.

4 out of 5 stars clarification.......2006-05-22

almost everyone said is correct about this tiny lil' player.

but i'd like to add that we CAN transfer music of files even when there is no charger connected to it.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!.......2005-12-09

A few days ago I finally got my first ever real, full-featured portable music player, a beautiful red Network Walkman and I love it. The thing I like the most is that it ISN'T an iPod (which is for ultra-chic, wannabee-cool-people, music loving lemmings) and it does a good job at what it's supposed to do! Here's a quick bullet-point review:

+ Great battery life!
+ Beautiful red design...neat "sideways" format
+ Simple and easy to use
+ Sonic Stage tranfers files fast, does a good quick & dirty job

- No WMA support
- Atrac3 encoding necessary for quick transfer of music to player
- Compilation CDs have messed up track orders in SS & on the Walkman
- Recharging / USB connection is messy and overly complicated
- Included Earbuds kill your ears (hard plastic!...ouch!)


Overall, I think this is a B+ product. I gave it five stars because as a music player, it does a great job at that. I see many places for improvement---but since no current music player does everything I want right now, I'll be happy with my Walkman for the next couple years. It's a good 20gb backup drive as well and shopping through [...] (even amid all the controversy of Sony rootkit files, etc.) is very easy, very fast and practically painless.

4 out of 5 stars Great Player, Sonicstage is awful..........2005-11-10

First, all those people that say it takes for ever to scroll through the music are just wrong. I have nearly 10k songs on the device and it scrolls through the music faster than an IPOD, which I also own.
It is better functionally than the IPOD, although it lacks in add-ons (except for the remote which is far better than anything by Apple).
Now the downside. Sonicstage is just awful. It is glitchy, the major one being that for no reason it can stop working and nobody at Sony can figure out how to fix it. The program is very cumbersome, you can configure your music, but it is a royal pain. Although I am not a big fan of I-Tunes, it is far superior to Sonicstage. I would buy it over an IPOD for the device is better, but be very leary of the Sony software, it sucks. I think the industry is missing the boat on forcing you to use there interfaces rather than a third party's (i.e. Microsoft's).
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Pink)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • buy something else.
  • The player feels and looks great...
  • clarification
  • A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!
  • Great Player, Sonicstage is awful...
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Pink)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
All SonyAll Sony | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
20 GB20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. Sony SRS-T33 Compact Portable Speakers (Pink) Sony SRS-T33 Compact Portable Speakers (Pink)
  2. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
  3. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System
  4. Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers
  5. Sennheiser HD433 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones Sennheiser HD433 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones

Product Features:
  • 20 GB Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks
  • Plays back in MP3 and ATRAC Audio Formats
  • Up to 30 hours of playback
  • Get 50 songs from Connect.com with product registration
  • Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones (MDR-E931LP), Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, AC Power Adapter

ASIN: B0007MU1XW

Product Description

The Sony NW-HD3 combines style with technological excellence. It's a must-have for the fashion-conscious music fan who wants to stand apart from the crowd, offering all kinds of great features. The 20 GB hard drive can hold the 13,000 tracks or 900 CDs worth of music(when compressed in ATRAC3plus audio format). Enjoy long-term continuous playback -- the ultra-long battery provides 30 hours of performance. Its durable aluminium body makes it light to carry, and withstands almost any kind of movement for skip-free performance. Includes SonicStage 2.3 software for easy music management and unlimited transfers Fast music and data transfer via Hi-Speed USB connection ATRAC3plus and MP3 compatible Charges through USB port Allows 10 song downloads free Durable aluminum body Playback time - 30 hours Color - Pink Supplied Accessories - Headphones, Rechargeable battery, USB adaptor, USB cable, AC adaptor, carrying pouch, SonicStage 2.3 software

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars buy something else........2007-08-21

I love Sony, i really do. So when i went looking for a mp3, i started with Sony. In 2005 i bought my hd3 and quickly found it to be lacking. I can't believe in the list of the features it has, "comes with an ac adapter" and "you can connect to your PC". Why, because for this type of dmp(digital music player) these features should be synonymous. The problem is there is nothing else. The one thing I thought would have been included was the ability to make a play-list. And with out a play-list the "incredible battery life" is about ¼ of that when you're changing to a different artist, or albums because you turn on the back-light every time you touch the thing. I know u can turn it off, but I don't only listen to music when it bright and sunny. And I'm not going to change it back and forth. My friends have mp3's with Swappable rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multiple play lists, Built-in voice recording and FM tuner with FM recording capability. Anyway get something else and do some research if your going to spend this much money.

2 out of 5 stars The player feels and looks great..........2006-07-08

But the software sonic stage made this by far the worst mp3 player I have ever owned. I suggest you try iaudio. I've had 3 of them (sold one, gave the other one away, and kept one for myself). Easy to upload music, and no headaches like sonicstage. With Iaudio it took me minutes to upload music. With sonicstage it took me 3 entire days (with the computer running) to upload the 4,000 songs. Pathetic.

4 out of 5 stars clarification.......2006-05-22

almost everyone said is correct about this tiny lil' player.

but i'd like to add that we CAN transfer music of files even when there is no charger connected to it.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!.......2005-12-09

A few days ago I finally got my first ever real, full-featured portable music player, a beautiful red Network Walkman and I love it. The thing I like the most is that it ISN'T an iPod (which is for ultra-chic, wannabee-cool-people, music loving lemmings) and it does a good job at what it's supposed to do! Here's a quick bullet-point review:

+ Great battery life!
+ Beautiful red design...neat "sideways" format
+ Simple and easy to use
+ Sonic Stage tranfers files fast, does a good quick & dirty job

- No WMA support
- Atrac3 encoding necessary for quick transfer of music to player
- Compilation CDs have messed up track orders in SS & on the Walkman
- Recharging / USB connection is messy and overly complicated
- Included Earbuds kill your ears (hard plastic!...ouch!)


Overall, I think this is a B+ product. I gave it five stars because as a music player, it does a great job at that. I see many places for improvement---but since no current music player does everything I want right now, I'll be happy with my Walkman for the next couple years. It's a good 20gb backup drive as well and shopping through [...] (even amid all the controversy of Sony rootkit files, etc.) is very easy, very fast and practically painless.

4 out of 5 stars Great Player, Sonicstage is awful..........2005-11-10

First, all those people that say it takes for ever to scroll through the music are just wrong. I have nearly 10k songs on the device and it scrolls through the music faster than an IPOD, which I also own.
It is better functionally than the IPOD, although it lacks in add-ons (except for the remote which is far better than anything by Apple).
Now the downside. Sonicstage is just awful. It is glitchy, the major one being that for no reason it can stop working and nobody at Sony can figure out how to fix it. The program is very cumbersome, you can configure your music, but it is a royal pain. Although I am not a big fan of I-Tunes, it is far superior to Sonicstage. I would buy it over an IPOD for the device is better, but be very leary of the Sony software, it sucks. I think the industry is missing the boat on forcing you to use there interfaces rather than a third party's (i.e. Microsoft's).
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Red)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • buy something else.
  • The player feels and looks great...
  • clarification
  • A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!
  • Great Player, Sonicstage is awful...
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Red)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
All SonyAll Sony | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
20 GB20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
  2. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System
  3. Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers
  4. Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter
  5. NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Product Features:
  • 20 GB Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks
  • Plays back in MP3 and ATRAC Audio Formats
  • Up to 30 hours of playback
  • Get 50 songs from Connect.com with product registration
  • Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones (MDR-E931LP), Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, AC Power Adapter

ASIN: B0007MU1XC

Product Description

As well as playing music in Sony's ATRAC3plus format, the Sony NW-HD3 is also an MP3 player. The Sony NW-DH3 has a 30 hour battery life.The Sony NW-HD3 comes with a range of features designed to deliver quality, choice and convenience for every fan of portable music. The built-in 20 GB hard disc can hold the equivalent of 13, 000 tracks or 900 CDs worth of music when using high quality ATRAC3plus audio compression technology. It offers 30 hours of uninterrupted playtime from a single battery charge and withstands almost all kinds of movement to deliver a skip-free performance. Specially developed G-Sensor technology enables the hard disc to resist impact to protect your valuable music or other data. Its aluminum body makes it light to carry.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars buy something else........2007-08-21

I love Sony, i really do. So when i went looking for a mp3, i started with Sony. In 2005 i bought my hd3 and quickly found it to be lacking. I can't believe in the list of the features it has, "comes with an ac adapter" and "you can connect to your PC". Why, because for this type of dmp(digital music player) these features should be synonymous. The problem is there is nothing else. The one thing I thought would have been included was the ability to make a play-list. And with out a play-list the "incredible battery life" is about ¼ of that when you're changing to a different artist, or albums because you turn on the back-light every time you touch the thing. I know u can turn it off, but I don't only listen to music when it bright and sunny. And I'm not going to change it back and forth. My friends have mp3's with Swappable rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multiple play lists, Built-in voice recording and FM tuner with FM recording capability. Anyway get something else and do some research if your going to spend this much money.

2 out of 5 stars The player feels and looks great..........2006-07-08

But the software sonic stage made this by far the worst mp3 player I have ever owned. I suggest you try iaudio. I've had 3 of them (sold one, gave the other one away, and kept one for myself). Easy to upload music, and no headaches like sonicstage. With Iaudio it took me minutes to upload music. With sonicstage it took me 3 entire days (with the computer running) to upload the 4,000 songs. Pathetic.

4 out of 5 stars clarification.......2006-05-22

almost everyone said is correct about this tiny lil' player.

but i'd like to add that we CAN transfer music of files even when there is no charger connected to it.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!.......2005-12-09

A few days ago I finally got my first ever real, full-featured portable music player, a beautiful red Network Walkman and I love it. The thing I like the most is that it ISN'T an iPod (which is for ultra-chic, wannabee-cool-people, music loving lemmings) and it does a good job at what it's supposed to do! Here's a quick bullet-point review:

+ Great battery life!
+ Beautiful red design...neat "sideways" format
+ Simple and easy to use
+ Sonic Stage tranfers files fast, does a good quick & dirty job

- No WMA support
- Atrac3 encoding necessary for quick transfer of music to player
- Compilation CDs have messed up track orders in SS & on the Walkman
- Recharging / USB connection is messy and overly complicated
- Included Earbuds kill your ears (hard plastic!...ouch!)


Overall, I think this is a B+ product. I gave it five stars because as a music player, it does a great job at that. I see many places for improvement---but since no current music player does everything I want right now, I'll be happy with my Walkman for the next couple years. It's a good 20gb backup drive as well and shopping through [...] (even amid all the controversy of Sony rootkit files, etc.) is very easy, very fast and practically painless.

4 out of 5 stars Great Player, Sonicstage is awful..........2005-11-10

First, all those people that say it takes for ever to scroll through the music are just wrong. I have nearly 10k songs on the device and it scrolls through the music faster than an IPOD, which I also own.
It is better functionally than the IPOD, although it lacks in add-ons (except for the remote which is far better than anything by Apple).
Now the downside. Sonicstage is just awful. It is glitchy, the major one being that for no reason it can stop working and nobody at Sony can figure out how to fix it. The program is very cumbersome, you can configure your music, but it is a royal pain. Although I am not a big fan of I-Tunes, it is far superior to Sonicstage. I would buy it over an IPOD for the device is better, but be very leary of the Sony software, it sucks. I think the industry is missing the boat on forcing you to use there interfaces rather than a third party's (i.e. Microsoft's).
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Blue)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • buy something else.
  • The player feels and looks great...
  • clarification
  • A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!
  • Great Player, Sonicstage is awful...
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Blue)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
All SonyAll Sony | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
20 GB20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. Shure E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones Shure E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones
  2. Sony SRS-T33 Compact Portable Speakers (Blue) Sony SRS-T33 Compact Portable Speakers (Blue)
  3. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
  4. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System
  5. Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers

Product Features:
  • 20 GB Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks
  • Plays back in MP3 and ATRAC Audio Formats
  • Up to 30 hours of playback
  • Get 50 songs from Connect.com with product registration
  • Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones (MDR-E931LP), Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, AC Power Adapter

ASIN: B0007MU1SW

Product Description

As well as playing music in Sony's ATRAC3plus format, the Sony NW-HD3 is also an MP3 player. The Sony NW-DH3 has a 30 hour battery life.The Sony NW-HD3 comes with a range of features designed to deliver quality, choice and convenience for every fan of portable music. The built-in 20 GB hard disc can hold the equivalent of 13, 000 tracks or 900 CDs worth of music when using high quality ATRAC3plus audio compression technology. It offers 30 hours of uninterrupted playtime from a single battery charge and withstands almost all kinds of movement to deliver a skip-free performance. Specially developed G-Sensor technology enables the hard disc to resist impact to protect your valuable music or other data. Its aluminum body makes it light to carry.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars buy something else........2007-08-21

I love Sony, i really do. So when i went looking for a mp3, i started with Sony. In 2005 i bought my hd3 and quickly found it to be lacking. I can't believe in the list of the features it has, "comes with an ac adapter" and "you can connect to your PC". Why, because for this type of dmp(digital music player) these features should be synonymous. The problem is there is nothing else. The one thing I thought would have been included was the ability to make a play-list. And with out a play-list the "incredible battery life" is about ¼ of that when you're changing to a different artist, or albums because you turn on the back-light every time you touch the thing. I know u can turn it off, but I don't only listen to music when it bright and sunny. And I'm not going to change it back and forth. My friends have mp3's with Swappable rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multiple play lists, Built-in voice recording and FM tuner with FM recording capability. Anyway get something else and do some research if your going to spend this much money.

2 out of 5 stars The player feels and looks great..........2006-07-08

But the software sonic stage made this by far the worst mp3 player I have ever owned. I suggest you try iaudio. I've had 3 of them (sold one, gave the other one away, and kept one for myself). Easy to upload music, and no headaches like sonicstage. With Iaudio it took me minutes to upload music. With sonicstage it took me 3 entire days (with the computer running) to upload the 4,000 songs. Pathetic.

4 out of 5 stars clarification.......2006-05-22

almost everyone said is correct about this tiny lil' player.

but i'd like to add that we CAN transfer music of files even when there is no charger connected to it.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!.......2005-12-09

A few days ago I finally got my first ever real, full-featured portable music player, a beautiful red Network Walkman and I love it. The thing I like the most is that it ISN'T an iPod (which is for ultra-chic, wannabee-cool-people, music loving lemmings) and it does a good job at what it's supposed to do! Here's a quick bullet-point review:

+ Great battery life!
+ Beautiful red design...neat "sideways" format
+ Simple and easy to use
+ Sonic Stage tranfers files fast, does a good quick & dirty job

- No WMA support
- Atrac3 encoding necessary for quick transfer of music to player
- Compilation CDs have messed up track orders in SS & on the Walkman
- Recharging / USB connection is messy and overly complicated
- Included Earbuds kill your ears (hard plastic!...ouch!)


Overall, I think this is a B+ product. I gave it five stars because as a music player, it does a great job at that. I see many places for improvement---but since no current music player does everything I want right now, I'll be happy with my Walkman for the next couple years. It's a good 20gb backup drive as well and shopping through [...] (even amid all the controversy of Sony rootkit files, etc.) is very easy, very fast and practically painless.

4 out of 5 stars Great Player, Sonicstage is awful..........2005-11-10

First, all those people that say it takes for ever to scroll through the music are just wrong. I have nearly 10k songs on the device and it scrolls through the music faster than an IPOD, which I also own.
It is better functionally than the IPOD, although it lacks in add-ons (except for the remote which is far better than anything by Apple).
Now the downside. Sonicstage is just awful. It is glitchy, the major one being that for no reason it can stop working and nobody at Sony can figure out how to fix it. The program is very cumbersome, you can configure your music, but it is a royal pain. Although I am not a big fan of I-Tunes, it is far superior to Sonicstage. I would buy it over an IPOD for the device is better, but be very leary of the Sony software, it sucks. I think the industry is missing the boat on forcing you to use there interfaces rather than a third party's (i.e. Microsoft's).
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Silver)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • buy something else.
  • The player feels and looks great...
  • clarification
  • A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!
  • Great Player, Sonicstage is awful...
Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player (Silver)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
All SonyAll Sony | Sony | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
20 GB20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
  2. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System
  3. Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers
  4. Sennheiser HD433 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones Sennheiser HD433 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones
  5. Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter

Product Features:
  • 20 GB Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks
  • Plays back in MP3 and ATRAC Audio Formats
  • Up to 30 hours of playback
  • Get 50 songs from Connect.com with product registration
  • Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones (MDR-E931LP), Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, AC Power Adapter

ASIN: B0007MU1Y6

Product Description

As well as playing music in Sony's ATRAC3plus format, the Sony NW-HD3 is also an MP3 player. The Sony NW-DH3 has a 30 hour battery life.The Sony NW-HD3 comes with a range of features designed to deliver quality, choice and convenience for every fan of portable music. The built-in 20 GB hard disc can hold the equivalent of 13, 000 tracks or 900 CDs worth of music when using high quality ATRAC3plus audio compression technology. It offers 30 hours of uninterrupted playtime from a single battery charge and withstands almost all kinds of movement to deliver a skip-free performance. Specially developed G-Sensor technology enables the hard disc to resist impact to protect your valuable music or other data. Its aluminum body makes it light to carry.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars buy something else........2007-08-21

I love Sony, i really do. So when i went looking for a mp3, i started with Sony. In 2005 i bought my hd3 and quickly found it to be lacking. I can't believe in the list of the features it has, "comes with an ac adapter" and "you can connect to your PC". Why, because for this type of dmp(digital music player) these features should be synonymous. The problem is there is nothing else. The one thing I thought would have been included was the ability to make a play-list. And with out a play-list the "incredible battery life" is about ¼ of that when you're changing to a different artist, or albums because you turn on the back-light every time you touch the thing. I know u can turn it off, but I don't only listen to music when it bright and sunny. And I'm not going to change it back and forth. My friends have mp3's with Swappable rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multiple play lists, Built-in voice recording and FM tuner with FM recording capability. Anyway get something else and do some research if your going to spend this much money.

2 out of 5 stars The player feels and looks great..........2006-07-08

But the software sonic stage made this by far the worst mp3 player I have ever owned. I suggest you try iaudio. I've had 3 of them (sold one, gave the other one away, and kept one for myself). Easy to upload music, and no headaches like sonicstage. With Iaudio it took me minutes to upload music. With sonicstage it took me 3 entire days (with the computer running) to upload the 4,000 songs. Pathetic.

4 out of 5 stars clarification.......2006-05-22

almost everyone said is correct about this tiny lil' player.

but i'd like to add that we CAN transfer music of files even when there is no charger connected to it.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Alternative ToThe Overrated iPod!.......2005-12-09

A few days ago I finally got my first ever real, full-featured portable music player, a beautiful red Network Walkman and I love it. The thing I like the most is that it ISN'T an iPod (which is for ultra-chic, wannabee-cool-people, music loving lemmings) and it does a good job at what it's supposed to do! Here's a quick bullet-point review:

+ Great battery life!
+ Beautiful red design...neat "sideways" format
+ Simple and easy to use
+ Sonic Stage tranfers files fast, does a good quick & dirty job

- No WMA support
- Atrac3 encoding necessary for quick transfer of music to player
- Compilation CDs have messed up track orders in SS & on the Walkman
- Recharging / USB connection is messy and overly complicated
- Included Earbuds kill your ears (hard plastic!...ouch!)


Overall, I think this is a B+ product. I gave it five stars because as a music player, it does a great job at that. I see many places for improvement---but since no current music player does everything I want right now, I'll be happy with my Walkman for the next couple years. It's a good 20gb backup drive as well and shopping through [...] (even amid all the controversy of Sony rootkit files, etc.) is very easy, very fast and practically painless.

4 out of 5 stars Great Player, Sonicstage is awful..........2005-11-10

First, all those people that say it takes for ever to scroll through the music are just wrong. I have nearly 10k songs on the device and it scrolls through the music faster than an IPOD, which I also own.
It is better functionally than the IPOD, although it lacks in add-ons (except for the remote which is far better than anything by Apple).
Now the downside. Sonicstage is just awful. It is glitchy, the major one being that for no reason it can stop working and nobody at Sony can figure out how to fix it. The program is very cumbersome, you can configure your music, but it is a royal pain. Although I am not a big fan of I-Tunes, it is far superior to Sonicstage. I would buy it over an IPOD for the device is better, but be very leary of the Sony software, it sucks. I think the industry is missing the boat on forcing you to use there interfaces rather than a third party's (i.e. Microsoft's).

ONKYO DRC500 DVD Player and Receiver ? Refurbished
Average customer rating: Not rated
    ONKYO DRC500 DVD Player and Receiver ? Refurbished

    Manufacturer: ONKYO
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 40 programmable station memories
    • Built-in DVD Progressive-Scan for use with compatible TV for excellent image quality
    • Adjustable Sleep Timer
    • Remote Control
    • Dimensions (W x H x D) - 17 1/8 x 5 13/16 x 17 13/16

    ASIN: B00009ZY43
    Onkyo DRC500 DVD Player and Receiver
    Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
    • Doesn't work 905 of the time
    • Trouble? Not me.
    • Total piece of crap
    • Onkyo Wake UP: Piece of Junk
    • Receiver is ok but DVD/CD player is junk
    Onkyo DRC500 DVD Player and Receiver

    Manufacturer: ONKYO
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 40 programmable station memories
    • Built-in DVD Progressive-Scan for use with compatible TV for excellent image quality
    • Adjustable Sleep Timer
    • Remote Control
    • Dimensions (W x H x D) - 17 1/8 x 5 13/16 x 17 13/16

    ASIN: B00006WNKS

    Product Description

    Onkyo is an organization consisting of people unsurpassed in the love of sound. Onkyo won't settle for second best. It strives to complete what it has started. That's the Onkyo spirit. For the past half-century Onkyo components have been recognized as uncommonly musical among those who are truly fanatical about their music.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Doesn't work 905 of the time.......2007-07-01

    I've had this unit for about four years now and it worked for the first year with very few problems. I would get that "disc err", but would mess with it a couple times and it would start playing. I wish I had sent it in for repair while it was still under warranty. The problem has become far too common and rarely plays anything now. We've cleaned it over and over and still doesn't make a difference. This unit is a waste of money! This unit is clearly flawed and Onkyo is either refusing to acknowledge it or they just don't care enough about their customers to do anything about it. This was my first Onkyo purchase and it will be my last.

    5 out of 5 stars Trouble? Not me........2005-06-22

    All other reviewers had reported a problem or two with this unit, one even claiming it has a system fault, but for the last couple of years it has never given me one problem. I wonder why - I do use the unit heavily almost every day for playing both DVDs and CDs.

    Set-up might not be an idiot-proof, but it is not difficult at all, either, only if you can read the operating manual, which is written in plain English. English is not my primary language, but it is easy to understand even for me.

    I am not very easy to please (in fact I did call a DVD player I tried before this one (Samsung) "a piece of junk," and I would not give some other equipments in my entertainment center 5-star), but I can certainly give this unit a 5-star rating.

    1 out of 5 stars Total piece of crap.......2004-11-19

    This thing is junk and Onkyo refuses to give any support. Do not buy this product or any other Onkyo product.

    1 out of 5 stars Onkyo Wake UP: Piece of Junk.......2004-09-14

    This unit is a piece of junk from Onkyo. I bought this unit 4 months back and for past 3 months its in the service center. I bought this unit since it had both reciever and 5 DVD progressive scan player. I was very happy for the first 2 weeks but it started giving me trouble reading DVD's after that. It took me a week or 2 to realize that its a technical fault in the system. I gave it to authorized service centre and they repaired it saying that there was a problem with the belt that drives the carousal Changer. The system was fine for one day then the carousal disc tray wasn't going inside and there were more problems now compared to the previous one. Its still at the service center and technician's say that they are not getting enough support from Onkyo and they are not replacing the product either because the system behaves inconsistently. sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. If Onkyo is not able to fix it or replace this product then whom should I go and talk to. Please suggest

    1 out of 5 stars Receiver is ok but DVD/CD player is junk.......2004-07-07

    I bought the Onkyo DR-C500 to replace my very old Sony receiver, old Sony 5 CD player, and my cheapo DVD player. I like the idea of having one unit to de-clutter my home entertainment center. However, after less than 8 months of owning I've come to accept that this thing is a total piece of junk and I will never buy another Onkyo product. It cannot read 90% of the burnt audio CDs (I have tried many different brands) and it will not read many DVD videos, including rented ones that, when returned to the rental place, play fine in their DVD player. It is in for warranty work right now, but it has done this since new so I doubt it will improve, seems to be a design flaw. I wish I would have bought new a Sony receiver and DVD player instead of this hunk of junk. I've actually had to buy another cheapo DVD player to read whatever the Onkyo won't. Also, when playing CDs it does not automatically repeat/go to the next disc, you have to switch it to repeat mode every time you switch to CD/DVD play mode, otherwise it will just play 1 CD.

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