Sony Walkman NW-E003 1 GB > Reviews > A simple & stylish MP3 player from Sony

Author's product rating:   

Sound Quality	Good
Ease of Use	Average
Look & Design	Good
Range of Features	Limited
Value for Money	Excellent

Advantages:	Size, simple software, USB charging facility, its a Sony
Disadvantages:	Small display, accessory skin over priced

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Bought the 512mb model for £39.99 from Argos as I wanted a small & simple MP3 player & Sony's products are usually pretty good. It looks like a memory stick & is about the same size & weight. This basic model will hold approx 15 albums worth of music & comes with a basic ear piece, CD to load on Sony software & a pile of instruction manuals in different langauges(?!) There is no charging lead so charging is carried out by plugging the unit into a computer with the USB connector loctaed under the removable cap. A power monkey can also be used if you have one. Battery life is decent & although short of features this little MP3 player plays good quailty sound with four simple controls plus a 'lock' feature. The front display is tiny & if you have poor eyesight you may find it hard to read. The sofware that Sony supply makes transferring music from computer to MP3 very simple indeed, I already have a Sony lap top which is pre-loaded with the same software. Gripes? Only one, a plastic protective skin is available from Sony for around £12.00 which is a complete rip off.