Compare Prices : Sony NWZ W202 2GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony is never afraid to experiment with its personal audio line, and the results sometimes can be baffling (witness the PFR-V1 Personal Field Speaker). But they can be inspiring, too: Take the 2GB Walkman NWZ-W202. This $69.99 (list) MP3 player ...

Pros: Unique, wearable design. Fits securely. Earphones offer strong bass. Easy to control. Preview feature lets you easily surf your tunes

Cons: Available only in 2GB capacity. No screen or FM radio. File support is limited

Verdict: Ideal for the gym, Sony's simple NWZ-W202 delivers quality audio from a reasonably priced portable media player-earphone combo.

Pros: The Sony W-Series Walkman offers an innovative, ultracompact design that incorporates an MP3 player into a pair of earbuds. It's easy to use and Sony includes a unique feature for browsing songs

Cons: The Sony W-Series Walkman does not have a screen and will not be comfortable for all users

Verdict: The Sony W-Series Walkman is a great option for active users who want an all-in-one music device to use while working out.

Review summary: Readers of our blog who are fans of T3 may already have seen this, earlier in the year T3 got an exclusive chance to take a look at the latest very sporty Walkman series MP3 player - Sony NWZ-W202. We received ours this morning for a review and the ...

Review summary: This nifty Walkman packs 2GB storage into some rather large headphones. So, has Sony come up trumps or made itself look a chump?

Pros: Unique design is ideal for running or listening at the gym. Sound is upfront and punchy

Cons: Can sound unnatural. You'll look a bit daft

Review summary: The cordless Walkman NWZ-W202 is a great alternative to the latest iPod shuffle for those who prefer their MP3 player to have great sound quality rather than minuscule dimensions. While the eye-catching design may put some people off, gym fanatics ...

Pros: Comfortable design; excellent sound quality; quick-charge battery; magnetic headphones act as power switch

Cons: Silly Zappin song-navigation system; no EQ options or noise-cancelling functions

Verdict: Good things sometimes come in daft packages. The Sony Walkman NWZ-W202's comfortable fit, ear-pleasing audio and rock-solid build quality more than compensate for its laughable Zappin song-navigation system and Bluetooth headset-esque styling. It's a ...