Sony NW-E75 256 MB Network Walkman Digital Music Player

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002T3UOM
• Item model number: NWE75
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,104 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Measuring a little more than an inch and weighing about 1.5 ounces (without battery), the sassy NW-E75 model Network Walkman digital music player is small enough to fit on a key chain, yet is home to 256 MB of built-in memory that stores up to 170 four-minute songs at 48 kbps. This tiny, tune-token is also huge on battery life, achieving up to 70 hours of continuous playback on 1 AAA battery. And since there are no moving parts, users can enjoy uninterrupted playback even during serious activity.

The flash-based player connects directly to a PC's USB port for quick transfers and comes bundled with SonicStage version 2.0 music management software. It has a backlit LCD display with four modes to show track numbers, play modes, artist names, song titles and more. The group/folder function allows for easy navigation between multiple folders transferred from playlists.

Sony's Connect online music store provides an easy method for downloading legal music. The Connect music store offers access to over 500,000 songs plus many independent titles as well as featured artist and celebrity mixes.

What's in the Box
Walkman digital music player, SonicStage Software CD-ROM, MDR-E808 headphones, a USB cable, an AC power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Measuring a little more than an inch and weighing about 1.5 ounces (without battery), the sassy NW-E75 model is small enough to fit on a key chain, yet is home to 256 MB of built-in memory that stores up to 170 four-minute songs at 48 kbps. This tiny, tune-token is also huge on battery life, achieving up to 70 hours of continuous playback on one AAA battery. And since there are no moving parts, users can enjoy uninterrupted playback even during serious activity. Sony NW-E75 Network Walkman(R) Digital Music Player - Includes Hradphones, USB Cable, Sonicstage software on CD, Carry Pouch, User Guide. The flash-based player connects directly to a PC's USB port for quick transfers and comes bundled with SonicStage version 2.0 music management software. It has a backlit LCD display with four modes to show track numbers, play modes, artist names, song titles and more. The group/folder function allows for easy navigation between multiple folders transferred from playlists. 1 line backlit LCD Shuttle switch for easy file navigation Sony ATRAC3 Plus and ATRAC3 playback Compatible with MP3 - WMA and WAV Maximum battery life up to approximately 70 hours continuous playback with 1 x AAA Sony alkaline optional battery (not supplied)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great MP3 Player - Sony Now Supports Direct Load MP3, January 4, 2005

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Mark Spangler "maypospanky" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony NW-E75 256 MB Network Walkman Digital Music Player (Electronics)

Once and for all this is a great unit. The only true con has been the Atrac format. Here is your answer.

Sony is now supporting an MP3 File management utility. Go to Sony's site and go to support for the NW-E75. Find the MP3 File Manager Application and run it to automatically load to your player (make sure you unit is connected). Open 'My Computer' - open the ESYS directory and run the utility. You will be presented with instructions on how to use the utility to drag and drop MP3 files directly to your player. You will be able to load and play MP3 files in just a few minutes.

This is a tremendously simple utility that does direct MP3 transfers. You don't have to load SonicStage. If you do, the NW-E75 will load and play both file formats. Just put them in different groups.

With this new MP3 utility, the Sony NW-E75 is about the smallest, full function, longest battery life unit on the market. It is well designed and easy to use. Read the rest of the reviews - they sum it up for you.

Now for the really good news. Check out Amazon for the new NW-E99 that is about to release. It is the same unit as the NW-E75 but will be 1gb memory. Research at Sony site shows the new model will come packaged with the new MP3 manager. I can't wait - have one on order already.

So for all you folks that say the only con is Atrac3 and the clunky SonicStage software, load the MP3 manager, be pleasantly surprised and try to find something else that might be wrong with a brilliant piece of work from Sony.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for working out., August 21, 2004

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Alan (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony NW-E75 256 MB Network Walkman Digital Music Player (Electronics)

I bought this MP3 player for working out. I love that it runs on a AAA battery because I hate being caught in the middle of a workout with a low battery signal. I can just run to my gym bag and grab a new battery. The additional cost of batteries is negligible because it runs for an average of 60 hours on every AAA battery. Not only that but it's super light-weight, and has no moving parts which is perfect for running

If you're looking for a high capacity, high transfer speed MP3 player, this isn't for you. The player runs on Sony's ATRAC3 format, so you have to use the software to convert it which takes a few minutes to move the music to the player. That wasn't really an issue for me. I put about 150 songs on it which took about 10 minutes, but I don't plan to keep changing the music since that's more than enough music to work out to. The software took a little getting used to, but if you play with it enough, it's pretty intuitive. I have yet to use it for this, but the manual also says that you can use it to transfer regular data files. That's a nice bonus.

My only complaint is the lack of accesories for it. I wish that there would be some sort of carrying case for it. Otherwise the player works well for what I use it for.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, October 24, 2004

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Dan "Dan" (Fredericton ,NB Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony NW-E75 256 MB Network Walkman Digital Music Player (Electronics)

That small Mp3 player "the smallest one I have ever seen so far" is by far the best mp3 available so far. Although it has great pros it also has some disadvantage , let me start with the advantages : a very small compact design to hide it any where , 256 MG ,very high sound quality , a very long battery life ( about 40 to 60 hours using Atrac3 plus), and ability to hold about 80 to 160 songs using Atrac3plus and Atrac3.now, for the disadvantage: you have to use the software supported to download mp3 and music to the player, converting to Atrac3 and Atrac3plus takes some time, the software used to transfer and convert the music is kind of confusing and needs some times to get used to , and you have to have Atrac3 or Atrac3plus in order to reach the 40 to 60 hours playback(they didn't mention any thing about mp3 play time, I think it is much smaller). One of the big question I had before buying that mp3 player is the quality of Atrac3 and Atrac3plus... well, It is depends: Atrac3plus 48kb doesn't really produce high quality audio, it produces a quality to a degree of 80%, Atrack3plus 66kb is a good one, it produces a high quality sound to a degree of 94%, Atrac3 105kb is the best, it is just like CD quality

Price is good compared to the advantages you get (I don't consider it really high)