7/01/2011

Sony D-NE005BLUE CD Walkman with MP3 Playback (Blue) Review

Sony D-NE005BLUE CD Walkman with MP3 Playback
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This is the best valued MP3 player out there.

I am a huge fan of the CD/MP3 player.Here are the reasons/benefits why I love it:

1.I don't have to convert my entire old CD collection into MP3's.
2.I can burn around 7 hours of music onto 1 CD.Perfect for road trips, or in my case, I burn entire audio books onto one CD.
3.CD's are incredibly cheap.
4.I have an unlimited amount of storage on this MP3 player, because I can switch discs.Unlike Ipods or similar ones, once you have maxed out, that is it (you can't change the hard drive in an Ipod).
5. This thing is so inexpensive, I don't feel like I have to wear white gloves when using it.I bought 3 as gifts for my wife, Dad, and Father-in-law.
6.It's so easy, my Dad can use it.Though, I still have to burn the CD's for him.But I never expected him to know how to do that or plug in an Ipod and transfer tunes either.
7.If you get a wireless transmitter ($15-$35) you can play it in your car.I have had great success with this.Look for one that has a cigarette lighter adapter.
8.It takes double A batteries.Just use the rechargeables, and you're set.Or if you are on a road trip, just get another set on the road.

The drawbacks of this particular model:
1.It is not made of metal and glass.But I don't think it is going to break on me.I think it is not cheaply made.And for the price it doesn't matter.
2.When you are playing an MP3, you can not rewind or fast-forward within the track.You can in CD mode, but not in MP3 mode.You can skip tracks though.I have to admit, this is is a little annoying, especially if you are listening to an audio book.I think this has something to do with CD/MP3 players today.I have one I got from Panasonic a few years ago (still works and I use it everyday in the car) and the Panasonic has the same behavior.
3.The buttons are not positioned that well.
4.It is bigger than an Ipod-type of player.It is the size of a regular CD Walkman, so it's not huge, but it is definitely bigger than an Ipod.
5."Keeping-up-with-the-Jones'-factor"I hate to admit it, but it looks like an CD player and not an Ipod.And Ipods have a certain type of asthetic appeal.This does come with the white head phones, and it is stylishly designed.But it looks like a CD player, and when you're jogging down the street it looks like you are carrying a CD player.It is just too close to the 90's to look vintage and retro.But if you don't care about that, hey it's perfect.BTW, I just turned 30 and just got married, so I have this silly thought about getting older.Oh well :)

The bottom line.Value.
If you don't have a lot of money to spend on an MP3 player, this is a great choice.
Sorry about the long review.I hope it was helpful.

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Product Description:
Sony's D-NE005 CD Walkman augments its topnotch sound and extensive features with a stylish, blue full-circle exterior, making it both fashionable and functional. And at a mere 1.1 inches thick, the Walkman more than lives up to its name, traveling with ease in a pocket, purse, or backpack. Playback options vary from track programming to repeat play (one or all tracks) to random play, giving listeners a host of choices when working out or riding the bus. Adding to the fun is the MP3 support, which lets the user play MP3 files recorded on a CD-R/RW disc. Thanks to the latter feature, listeners can tote hundreds of songs on just a few discs, making portable use much more convenient.
As with most of Sony's personal CD players, the D-NE005 is suited to active use as well. The unit is equipped with Sony's Skip-Free G-Protection technology, which minimizes read errors that would otherwise interrupt your music. As a result, the CD player withstands both horizontal and vertical shocks from such hazards as potholes, bumps, and accidental drops. Adding to the portable convenience is the pair of clip-on headphones, which stay secure over your ears when you're jogging or working out.
The D-NE005 also supports bookmark playback, so you can program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back with the touch of a button. Bookmarking makes it easy to program and play a personalized soundtrack--a must when exercising. Other audio enhancements include a digital volume function that allows for extremely precise volume adjustments; a two-position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS), which maintains the volume output at levels below the distortion threshold for a cleaner overall sound; and Digital Mega Bass sound, which boosts the low frequencies to produce rich, deep bass tones with extremely low harmonic distortion.
The CD player offers approximately 23 hours of MP3 playback on a single pair of AA batteries (not included). Listeners are also assured of a long battery life thanks to the auto shutoff feature, which instinctively powers down the player when it's not in use. The D-NE005 measures 5.5 by 1.1 by 5.5 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor.
What's in the Box
D-NE005 CD Walkman, clip-on headphones, warranty card, user's manual.

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