MP3 Players by Sony

As you might expect, Sony makes trendy mp3 players.  CNet rated the Network Walkman NW-HD5  (below, center) as one of their top three non-iPod mp3 players. Avoid their older players and stick with the newer models, which have better functionality and support more types of music files.

Sony MP3 Players
NW-E400 Series  and NW-E500 Series  A new flash-based player from Sony. Boasts an unbelievable 50 hour battery life and an ultra-bright OLED display. Comes in 512 MB and 1 GB sizes. The 500 series also features an FM tuner, while the 400 series does not. Plays Back in MP3, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus audio formats. You can get up to 50 hours of playback use with rechargeable battery. Sony gives you super quick battery charge. A 3 min charge equals 3 hrs of playback. WOW!	Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5  With the 20GB hard drive you easily store up to 13,000 songs. you can squeeze 40 Hrs playback with the removable rechargeable battery. Connects to USB 2.0 port for high-speed data transfer. Got high marks from CNet for an easy to use design and excellent sound quality. Skip-free G-Protection Technology black11bprovides quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical  shock Comes in several colors, including a fierce shade of red.	Walkman Bean - NW-E300 series  Small and adorable, but not necessarily worth the price. Built-in USB connector for faster music transfers. Up to 50 hours of playback life with  the rechargeable  battery. Comes in a variety of colors including pink and black. CNet gave it only average reviews, saying that the sound quality is not great, the player is difficult to use, and the accompanying software is not user-friendly.