Sony Walkman NWZS545RED 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Red) |  | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $129.95
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Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 302
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Red
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows
Display Size: 2.40
Size: 16GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 2 x 4
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MPN: NWZS545RED
Model: NWZS545RED
UPC: 027242778931
EAN: 0000272427789
ASIN: B002IPHA3A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 16 GB capacity for about 4,000 songs | | • | Up to 42 hours of audio or 6.5 hours of video on a single charge | | • | 2.4-inch, 262,144-color LCD with 240 x 320 QVGA pixel resolution | | • | Supports MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and Linear PCM audio formats; AVC, MPEG-4, and WMV (DRM) video formats; JPEG image files | | • | One-year limited warranty; 1 year parts, 90 days labor |
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Product Description
8GB Walkman Video MP3 -RED
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 52
 A-Mazing! October 7, 2009
Shotzie
66 out of 69 found this review helpful
This is my second purchase of a Sony Walkman. My first one was for my husband for our anniversary. I bought him an 8g player (NWZ-E438) and once I got that up and running, I realized that 8g really isn't that much when I realized that he has a whole bunch of cd's and videos and pictures. But the reason why I bought the 8g of that model was because it had an equalizer. Now, let's talk about this beautiful S545 model - WOW! It's 16g and what a beauty. the sound quality is A-Mazing, and the picture/video screen is clear and crisp. AND it has an equalizer - 5 settings, plus 2 custom settings = 7 equalizer settings. I bought mine at Walmart, and it was $119. I also got it in red - the red color is a nice color, not faded or pastelie. The sound quality from the exterior speakers will surprise you. Keep in mind that you will not be able to host a large dance party with it, but it is just perfect for a personal experience, let's say in your room or something like that. The sound from the speakers is quite nice, and I would compare it to the speaker from my Motorola RAZR2. My phone can get a lot louder than the Sony Walkman, but the quality of sound is just as good. I was not in any way disappointed with the quality. The only thing I would change on this player is the placement of the speakers - they are on the back, not the front. The picture of this player might fool you to think the speakers are in the front, but they are not. I also learned that this player will not be able to download podcasts. The higher-end Sony Walkmans do.
Another thing is that the software for the player comes loaded in the player, instead of including a cd in the box. It worked really great, it was simple and just way too easy to use. It was much easier to set up on the computer and get going than the one I bought for my husband. With the software, "Content Transfer" all you have to do is drag a song, or a picture or a video right to the Content Transfer window, and POW - it's there, and it knows right where to put it (music, pictures, video). So you don't even have to fuss around and click into the different files. I already have 1,926 songs in WMA format in 48Kbps, 38 videos, and 223 photos, and I have 10g left. Right out of the box, because of the software itself, there is 2g being used for the player, and you get 14g to play with.
This player will also record voice recordings and FM radio recordings (song, advertisement, talk show or whatever). It looks like they give you 99 hours and 59 minutes of recording time.
The FM player will only work if you have either your headset plugged in or your speakers plugged in. The FM won't work with the external speakers - it needs to use the wire as an antenna. And I didn't think the FM was bad - worked and sounded just fine to me.
So, if you are looking for a player, you just might want to consider this one.
Performance Plus October 22, 2009
J.D.
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
When searching for a new mp3 player the trail always leads me back to Sony. Its more about overall quality then brand loyalty. Over the years Sony's Walkman line has gone the distance and more. The all new Sony S Series Walkman adds to the legacy.
The S-545 16gb Walkman brings it on with a crisp, color enhanced 2.4" LCD screen that is easy on the eyes. At 2" x 4" x .4", it comes in a bit larger then its older cousin. A larger body undoubtedly is required to provide support for the external speaker system. The speakers won't get confused with my home system anytime soon but they do provide an excellent source. With headphones on, this mp3 player delivers a cornucopia of sound. Missing but not that noticeable is the noise reduction feature. The on board equalizer can be tweaked to one's own preferences or users can choose one of the six presets.
The Navigation pad located directly under the screen is a breeze to operate. Three controls are located on the right side of the unit. One locks in the controls. The second one allows for easy switching from speaker to headset. Volume is the third control. The standard headphone jack and a USB port can be found on the bottom of the unit. The detachable flip out stand is an okay feature that allows for easy standing on my desk or shelf top. I would have preferred that it was permanently mounted.
The S-545 supports mp3, mp4, AAC, AVC, WMV, WMA, and PCM. PCM is Sony's version of WAV. It pairs well with Napster To Go. Its hit and miss with Rhapsody To Go. Sometimes its a smooth transfer, other times its not. Downloading my playlists from Windows Media Player was a breeze without the normal hiccups associated with older mp3 players.
The built in FM tuner picked up all ten of my stations. With auto scanner functionality, thirty preset slots are available. The FM radio is crystal clear when using the headset as an antenna. The alarm and timer features are a nice add on. This model also has an impressive on board microphone located on the bottom of the unit. There are three voice settings. Voice playback quality was excellent. Battery life has always been biggie with Sony. On a full charge, I got almost a full thirty five hours of music.
This Sony product comes packed with a USB cable, flip stand, ear buds, installed operating manual and the standard one year warranty. Body finishes include; black and red in the 16GB model. Pink and violet are additional choices in the 8GB model.
Economically priced, this latest edition to the Walkman line is a durable and reliable product that simply delivers. Easy to use and loaded with features, the Sony S-545 is a prime time performer.
Sony Finally Hits a Home Run October 13, 2009
Ray
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
These new Sony MP3 players are simply wonderful. They are attractive, well-built, lightweight, stylish, and most importantly, have superb sound quality. Further, Sony did not follow its habitual trend of pricing their units out of the market: this one at 16Gb is retailing at $129, and you can get them less expensively, as well.
The interface is almost identical to last year's Sony MP3 players (although Sony inexplicably removed the ability to view all albums without titles, which means you are forced to scroll down albums in list style), and learning the menu system is quick and easy. Throw away the supplied headphones, which are for comic use only, and pair the unit with a set of Klipsch S4's, and you have a system that will easily beat out your home system. The unit has generally quick power up and power down, and the controls operate well and intuitively. The unit is a real head turner - pop out one of these in red (or the 8gb in blue or pink), and watch it get attention right away.
Sony's specialty is miniaturized electronics, and it shows in this unit. The sound output is simple outstanding. Wide dynamic range, low noise, good volume power, little heat production. If you listen to one of these with the right headphones, you're ruined.
The screen is bright and clear, although not any better than last year's models. But that's not to knock it - the display is extremely good.
The speakers? They actually work quite well, if you use them for their intended purpose. These are for personal use only in quiet settings. They produce surprisingly clear sound, but. of course, there is no bass, and their function is simply to use when you want to listen to recorded lectures or audio books. (There are optimization controls for the speakers that can be found in the menu system, as well.) And speaking of lectures, did you make note that you can also RECORD with this unit? Yes, it has a built-in microphone, and you can use the unit to record lectures, class discussions, etc. into mp3 format. Nice touch.
In sum, this is a great little player with a lot going for it at a reasonable price. They are selling like mad in Japan. And with good reason. Five stars, Sony, and its about time.
--PROs --
1. Superb sound quality
2. Good price, considering it is a Sony and finally comes with 16Gb RAM
3. Beautiful physical design (this is the type of device that screams "SONY" when people see it)
4. Light and generally small
5. Color selections (red or back for 16Gb version, pink, blue, red, and black for 8Gb version)
-- CONs --
1. Supplied stand is a joke - you'll loose it in a day
2. Supplied headphones are a joke
3. No 32Gb version available (why??)
Love my Sony Walkman March 6, 2010
Richard French (Fort Lauderdale, FL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is my second Sony Walkman; my first was a 4GB I bought 2 years ago. I love both. The new 16GB is great. I love the ease of use, the fact that it works nicely with Windows Media Player or simply Windows Explorer (aka My Computer), and it's NOT tied in with itunes, making it easy to load music from other sources, such as email, CD's, and Amazon.
The only problem I had was that I couldn't just load my own videos directly because I got an invalid media format message. Once I uploaded the software from the MP3 player, I was able to load my videos using the provided software. Also the earbuds on this one don't sound as good as those with my older Sony. On the plus side, I enjoy the larger screen because I can read it without my glasses, and the external speakers, while not tremendous, are great for showing my videos to others.
I highly reccomend this mp3 player.
A fine mp3 player March 12, 2010
Gene DeSantis (Philadelphia, PA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
By turning the .mp3 player into an uppity status symbol Steve Jobs has made people spend more for one than they have to while overlooking decent substitutes. To be sure the name Sony has inspired a few guffaws in portable audio lately -- ATRAC! HA HA HA! 8-track! -- but from all accounts it's gotten the message, and one result is the NWZ-S545. It may not beat the God of Cupertino for sex appeal but it's a fine player. Its best feature is the Content Transfer software that makes loading files very easy. While I guess most players above a certain price point have decent sound (and probably most .mp3 players period), a frequency-response chart in a review on CNET Asia's site shows a virtually flat line; this is as good as .mp3 sound gets. It also has a sensitive high-quality FM tuner and an effective seven-position five-band equalizer with bass boost -- Clear Bass, Sony calls it. The recorder is convenient for creating .mp3 memos, and it records from the radio too (note: only in mono). The bright LCD screen displays .jpg files nicely and is readable at most angles. Just from a design standpoint it's quite attractive, although I can't imagine it in violet. (I bought it in red as another retailer had it on sale.)
Of course no .mp3 player is without its quirks and this Sony has them. The controls are adequate but take a while getting used to -- basically you play ping-pong with the Back and Option buttons, the "ears" on the Mickey Mouse layout. Also the play-pause button is slightly sunken and can be a little hard to push. Disappointing that you can't program songs on the fly (i.e., on the device), but apparently very few .mp3 players allow it; odd after using CD portables. The tinny speakers are useless for music but combined with the clock function are loud enough for a good emergency .mp3 clock radio. A few people in other forums have denigrated the headphone jack's placement; in Sony's defense I note it's next to the controls, a convenient position; you just have to turn the unit "upside-down". For one of its default settings the display automatically dims to black in music mode after 30 seconds, useful but disconcerting at first. Also the backlight may flicker when you turn the thing on and it's not been in standby (this has happened to me just once). The "stand" is helpful but easily lost. If you don't like earbuds (I don't) consider the Panasonic RP-HT21 -- the perfect headphones for the purpose, at a very agreeable price. The optional silicon case does its job, but you may not like its looks or its feel.
In sum, Sony has produced a highly creditable player, one for those who want a device that plays music, and doesn't have to boost its ego with bells and whistles.
P. S. Some folks on European sites insist this model is a "downgrade" from a prior one, the NWZ-S639, not widely sold in the U. S. First off its "Genius" programming feature (Sony calls it "SensMe"; it appears on the PlayStation Portable and Sony Ericsson cell phones) is of dubious value -- if you must program music to suit your "feelings" you can always use iTunes -- and second you're stuck with the supplied earbuds for its noise-canceling function. Also its screen is slightly smaller and it lacks the recorder.
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