Sony D-NE500 ATRAC Walkman Portable CD Player (Silver)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches ; 5.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001NBHNK
• Item model number: DNE500SL
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,764 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the most from your digital music listening with Sony's D-NE500 Walkman portable CD player, which includes SonicStage software so you can take full advantage of ATRAC3plus (Sony's proprietary music-compression technology) when making custom MP3 CDs on your computer. Playback options include 32-track programming, repeat (track, disc, or program), random play, and--thanks to Sony's great work in DSP efficiency--an incredible 70 hours of playback (maximum) from just a single AA battery (not included).

The player includes Sony's popular jog dial control for easy folder navigation, a 4-line dot-matrix display, advanced file navigation with full ID3 tag recognition, and bookmark playback (which lets you program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back at the touch of a button). CD Text support displays artist and title information with compatible commercial audio CDs.

ATRAC3plus is a high-quality audio-compression technology that reduces the size of digital audio files while preserving much of a track's original sound quality (similar in concept to MP3 or Dolby Digital sound formats). With ATRAC3plus, music can be burned and compressed at 132, 105, 66, 64, or even 48 kbps (kilobits per second), letting you select the right balance between fidelity and storage space (you'll get around 490 songs per disc at 48 kbps). MP3 compatibility extends from 16 to 320 kbps files.

The player comes bundled with Sony's SonicStage CD Simple Burner software. Compatible with ID3 tagging and most CD burners, this application transfers songs from CDs or MP3 music files from your PC's hard drive and burns them to recordable CDs using ATRAC3plus compression.

Skip-Free G-Protection technology boosts the laser pickup's shock protection to minimize read errors that would otherwise interrupt your music, providing quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks. The D-NE500's heat-resistant lid helps protect the player against high-temperature build up, especially when you're using it outdoors or in a vehicle.

Sony's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) conserves batteries--and guards your hearing--by capping your listening level at either of two settings. A handy clip-on remote control lets you operate the player with ease, even when you're on the run, and a stylish, high-tech carry case keeps the D-NE500 safe throughout your travels.

What's in the Box
CD player, MDR-027LP stereo headphones, a clip-on remote control, CD-ROM (SonicStage software), a carry case, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

SONY D-NE500 -- Whether you're commuting, working at a desk, or working out at the gym, the D-NE500 CD Walkman(R) Portable CD Player will keep you entertained and informed right up to the moment. File View Display Image Jog Dial Navigation with Easy File Search Supports ID3 Tagging and CD Text Customizable Equalizer Clip-On Style Remote Control Supplied Up To 80 Hours Continuous Playback with 1 AA Battery (Not Included) for ATRAC3plus Playback -- Up To 50 Hours CD Audio Playback Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life Skip-Free G-Protection(TM) Technology CD-R/RW Playback 18 Playback Modes Auto Ranking Playback Function Bookmark Playback Function for Easy Programming Digital Mega Bass(R) Sound System Digital Volume Control Heat Resistant Lid 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System ( AVLS ) Carry Pouch Supplied Color - Silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best MP3/Atrac3Plus Player out there, December 22, 2004

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V. Orlov (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony D-NE500 ATRAC Walkman Portable CD Player (Silver) (Electronics)

I am very specific about my Portable CD Player, and I own about 7 different once. I have to say this is the best one ever. Sony did a very good job. Very slim, light and easy to use. The battery life is very long. The only thing that I do not like about it, is the software that comes with it. Sony could have done a better job on Sonic Stage. In conclusion, if you are looking for the best buy for the buck, D-NE500 is the way to go!!! A+ for SONY.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very nice cd player, November 9, 2005

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HOME BOY "TONY P" (ATLANTIC CITY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony D-NE500 ATRAC Walkman Portable CD Player (Silver) (Electronics)

this cd player is great.ive bought many cd players in the past.
all of them sounded cheap.prices where from 50$ to 129$.the last
good cd i bought was a sony cd/mp3 player.it sounded as good as
my d-ne500.this player sounds great with all of my cds,mp3s,atrac3 plus files.sony receintly up graded to atrac3 plus lossles.my atrac files sound pristine clear.as close to the original recording.best player for 75$.just as good as my
ipod.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars buy something else, December 19, 2005

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NY Commuter - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony D-NE500 ATRAC Walkman Portable CD Player (Silver) (Electronics)

this thing skips...badly. even if you're sitting still, the thing skips when you least except it even after it's played the cd correctly several times through before.