Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player

745 reviews

Nov, 2024

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sound (293)
portability (177)
battery (172)

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reliability (99)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 745 reviews of Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and performance. The sound and design also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player

alaTest has collected and analyzed 494 user reviews of Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and performance. The sound and design also get good feedback, but many are critical about the reliability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player

alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 user reviews of Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman MP3 player from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the reliability and sound are on the whole positive. The performance and design also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the size. The price and durability get less positive opinions.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Benny Har-Even (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3

Sony's NW-HD3 is the follow up to the HD1 and brings with it native MP3 support. But is that enough to elevate it into the same league as the iPod?

As a piece of hardware, the HD-3 is a success, being smaller, lighter and generally sleeker than an iPod. However, as with the HD1 before it, the SonicStage PC software holds it back from being a serious competitor to the iPod. Thanks to the addition...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Network Walkman NW-HD1

When Sony announced that it would finally be producing a hard disk based music player, everyone expected an iPod killer. But how does it stack up to Apple's baby?

The NW-HD1 is small, slim, stylish, light and sexy. Unfortunately, the lack of native MP3 support (or WMA for that matter), lengthy file conversion process, convoluted, difficult software, and inability to create playlists with ease takes all the shine...

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Network Walkman NW-HD1 (20GB) review

Intro Without question, Sony's flagship Network Walkman NW-HD1 is a bona fide looker. From the sleek and refined techno design philosophy to the venerable Sony branding, the "21st-century Walkman" has a lot of people talking. But not all of the talk is...

Supercompact and stylish; awesome battery life; basic operation.

Pricey at $400; MP3, WMA, and other files must be converted to ATRAC3 format; no extra features; works only with bundled SonicStage jukebox software; cradle is required to recharge and to transfer tracks to device.

Sony's 20GB HD1 looks, sounds, and feels amazing, but you'll have to sacrifice an extra wad of cash, not to mention native MP3 and WMA file support.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Andrew Craig (webuser.co.uk)

Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3

Sony messed up its first attempt at toppling the iPod by failing to support music formats other than its own Atrac. With the new HD3, Sony has added support for the ubiquitous MP3 format...

Sony once dominated the mobile music market, and is clearly trying to use the HD3 to claw some sales away from its white and chrome rival from Apple.

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Sony NW-HD3

We commented that if Sony had an audio player with Native MP3 support then Apple may lose their crown, well watch out Apple as Sony have done just that.

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Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.com)

Performance

Sony Network Walkman NW-HD1 (20GB)

Supercompact and stylish; awesome battery life; basic operation.

Sony's 20GB HD1 looks, sounds, and feels amazing, but you'll have to sacrifice an extra wad of cash, not to mention native MP3 and WMA file support.

Oct, 2004

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony NW-HD3

Compact MP3 player with good sound quality.

Basic display and no range of features.

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony NW-HD3

Sound quality is amazing for this super portable

Would prefer slightly larger display

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

LARGE CAPACITY MP3 PLAYER

It has a very large memory capacity which i am far from filling, the ATRAC file format is alot more condensed than a normal MP3 format enabling you to get more tracks onto the hard drive. I have found it to be very reliable but you have to use the...

massive hard drive and a quality sound.

Have to use the ATRAC software

Jun, 2008

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