Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 Player: A Review

The Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player is one of the first Sony MP3 players to operate without Sony's SonicStage software. It supports unprotected MP3, AAC and WMA files in addition to most subscription tracks. As an added feature, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F dons the PlaysForSure device and is Windows Vista certified.

Following the latest trends in digital technology, the mid-priced Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player is suitable for just about any of your digital entertainment desires.

While the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player does not have a lot of extra features, you will find that it has all of the necessities of a basic MP3 player. You simply drag and drop to manage and transfer your files on the 1.8 inch high-resolution screen. Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 is standard on this model so you can easily manage your digital library via this tool.

The Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player also plays videos, although the screen is quite small for watching long video clips. You can also view photographs on the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player.

The Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player is a 4 GB device that makes managing your music simple. There is an intelligent shuffle mode which will randomize your tracks or a time machine shuffle to randomize your songs in a specific time span. The buttons on the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player are quite small, however, so don't be surprised if you hit a button on accident when you intended to hit another.

The beep volume on the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player can become a bit annoying so it is best to turn it off right away. If you don't, then every time you use the walkman and hit a button, a noise will sound in your ears. Upon disabling this setting on your Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player, scrolling through pictures and track info will not disrupt playback.

The Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player offers a fairly good sound quality for the price and boasts a higher batter life than many of its competitors. Standard earbuds are included with the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player, however, noise-reducing earbuds or headphones can be purchased separately for optimal sound.

Lightweight and compact, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player is an overall good value for the money. With the capacity to hold up to 15 hours of video, 2,300 songs or hundreds of photographs, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616F MP3 player provides all you need to access your digital entertainment on the go.