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Review summary: Stuart listens to and watches Sony's Walkman NWZ-E436F. Is he impressed?

Review summary: It can't be avoided: any new MP3 player is in direct competition with the Apple iPod, and manufacturers are well aware of this fact. The Sony E-Series Walkman is just as easy to use as the iPod nano, offers a similar array of features and delivers ...

Pros: Cheap ; easy to use ; desirable extras such as an FM tuner, user-customisable EQ and support for Rhapsody To Go and Amazon Video On Demand ; great sound quality

Cons: No memory expansion ; no integrated podcast support ; subscription-content syncing is slow

Verdict: The Sony E-Series Walkman is an excellent option for anyone looking for an easy-to-use MP3 player with a pocketable design, a long battery life, handy features, and solid sound quality

Pros: The Sony E-Series Walkman is very competitively priced and features a compact design with a nice, bright screen. It's easy to use and offers a variety of desirable extras, such as an FM tuner, a user-customizable EQ, and support for Rhapsody To Go and ...

Cons: The Sony E-Series Walkman tops out at 8GB and doesn't offer memory expansion. There's no integrated podcast support, and subscription-content syncing is slow.

Verdict: Sony Corp.

Review summary: 120GB of storage and the addition of the Genius feature make up for the slightly reduced battery life over the previous model, reaffirming the iPod classic as our favorite portable audio player on record.

Pros: Huge capacity ; great sound quality ; support for high-quality audio and video formats ; decent screen ; integration with iTunes for music, movie and TV show downloads ; heaps of accessories available ; sturdy design

Cons: Only one capacity option ; lackluster EQ options ; weaker battery life compared with previously available classic

Verdict: will always be more suitable for the gym, but for other purposes the classic's size and weight shouldn't be an issue

Review summary: Watch all your favourite mp4 video in amazing detail, portrait or landscape, wherever you are. And never worry about running out of power again with the longest battery life around. Funky colours and matching headphones make it the perfect pocket ...