Advantages: Great quality all around. Disadvantages: Poor software
I bought one of these a long time ago, just before the iPod craze went off and to be honest for it's time it was fantastic.
Of course it is a little bulky taking CD's and all, but not too much so. It is barely bigger than a CD in fact and was ideal for my needs at school. I used to have the CD part in my bag, then the remote trailed out of the zip. The remote is the coolest feature of this product as it has a small screen on it so you can read your albums and songs.
The major problem with it was the software, when you were creating an ATRAC CD it just took forever, once it was made it was perfect however. After my 3rd Gen iPod broke, and my newer Sony HDD system is on the blink this little bad boy is still going strong! Pity they're being phased out :(
Because it takes ATRAC CD you can fit stacks on CD's onto one CD (the amount depends ...
Tsportmat 25.09.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Sony D-NE 1
Advantages: Equaliser, CD/RW, MP3 playback, CD Text support. Disadvantages: 40-18000 Hz frequency range, won't save any settings except EQ when battery replaced.
The SonyD-NE500 would've been a truly good player if it wasn't for Sony's conservatism and somewhat careless treatment of features.
The user interface is decent, it has the typical Sony joystick/scroll wheel that are common for professional-line Sony equipment. The player came with a remote and a simple belt-mounted plastic clamp for the player (it is not, however, a case, as the product description states). Both the remote and the player itself have "hold" buttons. The user interface is comfortable, the playing title as presented by the LCD display is scrollable, and the LCD can display a good amount of information.
An AC/DC adapter is a separate buy.
The player reads ID3V1 and ID3V2 tags (though it gets confused badly by UTF-8, so no international character support beyond the basic European Latinic variations) and CD ...
Seidhepriest 26.08.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sony D-NE500
Advantages: Atrac capability, battery life Disadvantages: poor software and value for money
I got my D-NE715 about a year ago and since then it has served me ok but is nothing special. There are a few nagging issues I shall address later.
Sound
Lets face it it?s a Sony, the sound quality is very good, with Mega Base to get you jumping and AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) which protects your lugs. Another feature is the G-shock, I know most players now have a very good anti skip system but the one on this player is great, I have never had it skip on me, even when I take is snowboarding! The earphones that come with the player are fairly standard Sony ones and unfortunately my ears seem to be a funny shape, which just doesn?t agree with them, so I had to get new ones. I?m sure they work for most people though
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Product Information for "Sony D-NE 520" »
General
MPN
D-NE520S
Product Type
CD / MP3 player
Digital Player Type
CD/MP3
Width
12.9 cm
Depth
14.1 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
197 g
Enclosure Colour
Silver
Audio system
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Sound Effects
Mega Bass
Features
Hold button, CD Text capable, volume limiter, variable bit rate support
Built-in display
Built-in Display
LCD
Cd system
Type
CD / MP3 player
Media Load Type
Slot-load
Supported Bit Rate
16 - 320Kbps
Shockproof Memory
Yes
CD Track Programming
Yes
Supported Digital Audio Standards
WAV, WMA, ATRAC3plus, MP3, ATRAC3
Playback Modes
Programme play, resume play, random play / shuffle, one track repeat
ID3 Tags Support
Built-in
CD-RW Compatible
Built-in
CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
Built-in
Headphones
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural - ear-bud
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Remote control
Type
Remote control - cable
Connections
Connector Type
1 x DC power input
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x audio line-out ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
Software
Sony SonicStage 2.3
Battery
Battery
Battery - AA type
Battery Life Details
CD playback - Alkaline - up to 22 hour(s)
MP3 playback - Alkaline - up to 41 hour(s)
Manufacturer's product description
Super sound wherever you go! That's what you get with Sony's hot new D-NE520 CD Walkman portable CD player. It's slim, stylish design includes a large 5-line LCD display that gives you your track, title, time, play mode and folder info. There's also a new vertical Jog Dial that makes it easy to find the tracks you want to hear, group them the way you want to play them and adjust the sound to your tastes. Whether it's bouncing with the bass or tripping on the treble, the Walkman's digital amplifier plays it the way it was meant to be heard. So if you're ready to hit the road rockin' or rappin', then you're ready for the D-NE520. For the music of your life!
