02 January 2009
SONY MP4 Video Player Comparison Page
Litrev.co.uk's comparison of the latest four Sony models
The latest range of Sony's MP3 players has proved very popular
since its launch.
The new products address the biggest shortcoming about Sony's
previous models - they now all have FM Radio*.
Good news for radio lovers, but may be not so good for
Creative since FM Radio was the thing that differentiated their
players from Apple's ever popular iPod range.
For hardcore audio book lovers there is still a notable
absence of Audible file format, but with Sony's flair for
excellent design and the reasonable price points, this could be
the range that finally begins to menace the iPod's dominance.
So what can you expect from Sony?
The latest features include
- Upto 45 hours battery time
- Wireless connection
- Auto playlist generation
- Digital Sound Enhancement
- Noise Cancellation
This is how the different models compare
S-Series
The premium video range with upto 40 hour battery life
FEATURES
Slimmest design
Noise cancelling mode
SensMe Playlist Generator - S630 and S730 ranges only
Black, Red or Silver
The SensMe Playlist Generator automatically analyses music and
tries to create playlists to match a particular mood.
also
2" LCD screen
BBC iPlayer compatible -upto 400 hours with weekly
updates.
16 GB or 8 GB models
A-Series
The wireless range with versatile Bluetooth connectivity and
36 hour battery life.
FEATURES
Bluetooth Wireless
4 GB or 8 GB
2.4" LCD screen (largest available)
Wireless headphones
Black, Red or Pink
Of this range Sony says: With Wireless Bluetooth®, you
get total freedom to play your music on any compatible device -
from Bluetooth® speakers and headphones to car stereos,
hi-fis and more. You can also listen to your tunes completely
hands-free in stunning Sony sound quality, with no more messy,
tangled wires...
E-Series
The cheapest of the video capable models - battery life of upto 45 hours
FEATURES
4 GB capacity
2" LCD screen
Black, Red or Pink
B-Series
Four models with upto 16 hours battery life
FEATURES
1 GB - B133/F
2 GB - B135/F
3 hours playback from 3 minutes charging
* The B133 and the B135 do not have FM radio - The B133F and
B135F models do.
Four colours: Black, Red, Blue and Pink