Comments on: Sony Walkman NWZ-S544 Series 8 GB Video MP3 Player

By: Nancy Douglas

Nancy Douglas — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:35:14 +0000

I clean houses and I need to listen to music and this little gem does it. It works perfert.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: BUSYmom of 3

BUSYmom of 3 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:57:52 +0000

We purchased this player for our daughter in 4th grade over a month ago. She has already enjoyed great use of it–and loves the external speakers so she can listen to songs with others. [Beware if you really don't want to listen to your child playing the same songs over and over yourself!] Her Dad has done all the downloading and media purchasing/playlist assembly and we have loaded songs from personal discs, iTunes, and others–especially easy as it works well with our Sony desktop computer (a bonus we didn’t think about). I found it a bit tricky to navigate the menu initially (didn’t read any instructions) but then was able to access the FM radio function. Battery life has been good and we did purchase a separate car charger. She’s the envy of friends who have other branded players that cost more and her Dad and I liked the idea of the “walkman” brand we loved as children of the 80′s. It’s been pretty durable as she lets her 2 year old brother walk around with it and it’s survived. Quality of sound is fine to me, but if played too loud on the speakers might be a bit “tinny”. I’m not too discerning with this, but my husband is. I am thinking of getting one for my own use, now.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mark A. Wachdorf

Mark A. Wachdorf — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:52:57 +0000

Myself ... I love this thing! For what I use this for (Listening to MP3 encoded Audio Books) this device is GREAT! Even the name 'Walkman' is great.

The buttons and menus are laid out logically and simply. I actually like the buttons better than the iPod wheel.

Compared to an iPod Nano:
This has speakers (which I never use).
This has an FM radio (which I never use).
Like the iPod It feels solid.
It is a bit bigger than the iPod nano - but it is not what I'd consider bulky.
When you have it plugged into the car battery (though an external power adapter that I got seperately) it does NOT pause. Too bad.
Can you load it up with files using windows explorer (wahoo! no more iTunes!).

Rating: 4 / 5

By: C Craig

C Craig — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:34:07 +0000

I was looking for an MP3 player to listen to audiobooks from NetLibrary. This player does not have a bookmark feature, but you can use “pause” to stop the book. When you return the player starts at the same point. Screen is large enough to see. Controls are easy to understand and use. Other features — voice recording, built-in speaker, photos and video — all make this a great player to have!!
Rating: 5 / 5