Sony NWZ-W202 W-Series Walkman (2GB, black) first look

There's more than one way to make a wireless MP3 player, and building it directly into a set of headphones may seem like the easy way out, but it gets the job done. Plus, there are none of those audio-fidelity issues you might run into with technologies such as RF and Bluetooth, which is probably why Sony elected to take this route with its new W-Series Walkman. This 2GB MP3 player is built into a set of impressively small earbud-style headphones and sports a palatable price tag of just $69.

We've got to give props to Sony for the design of the W-Series Walkman, which is available in a choice of two colors (black or pink). Two rectangular audio modules--measuring roughly 2-inches long by 0.8-inch wide and 0.4-inch deep--attach to one another via a flexible, twisting neckband. It's the smallest all-in-one MP3 player/headphone we've ever seen, and it's impressively lightweight, as well (1.3 ounces). Of course, with any such device made specifically for active pursuits, a secure fit is a chief concern. Luckily, the W-Series Walkman is up for the task: we tested the player walking, jogging, and doing jumping jacks and found it quite capable of staying in place during all of these activities. Still, comfort is somewhat of a concern--the fact that the earbuds are integrated will no doubt cause issues for some, despite Sony's inclusion of three sizes of silicone eartips.

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[PlaystationGT3]

ur stupid IT A MP3

[policeman]

LOL... This is not a phone..

[Madcr0ws]

so black it's NIGGER!

[FangBoi127]

so what happens when one of the head phones go out? you know that problem every headphone has. and thats one always ends up dying or stops working

[lallouss1]

@neverstarting02 It's water proof man :) I've seenit on the official sony website

[nahablack]

can anyone help me get the "charging dock stand"? i am having problems from esupport on buying a new one from sony. if someone will order it for me, i will buy it from you. send me a message if you want to help me. thanks!

[ewertonal]

"SHUFFLE THIS DICK, BITCH!" Timothy DeLaGuetto.

[lilGnTug]

its sooo fucking annoying....

i want this sooo bad but shit stores like argos and other shit local stores like comet says only online delivery....

guess i'll hvae to say with online shits

[Beardzillatwo]

well i have used it a lot cycling over the last few months with no issues. seems a shame that such a stupidly awesome product has such a glaring fault. but fair point though, i'd be well pissed if mine got knackered after a few uses

[neverstarting02]

@Beardzillatwo Perhaps you have never used it for running. Even with the plastic flap it doesn't work after a few times. The running reviews are full of complaints about this product. Go running with it and then call me....

[Beardzillatwo]

@neverstarting02 from what I have heard most people have had to send thiers back for this crapp design, I mean come on... the usb is wide open!

get the MGS limited edition model, it has a plastic flap that covers the port. I ain't never had no problem with sweaty ears :D