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Sony NWE307PINK Walkman Bean 1 GB MP3 Player Pink

3.0 (46 reviews)

Small, Stylish, and Ready to Go The Sony NW-E307 Walkman Bean is a compact 1 GB MP3 player designed for easy portability and convenience. Shaped like a bean, it fits comfortably in your hand and features a built-in USB connector for seamless data transfer and charging. Enjoy hours of music playb...

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Overview

Small, Stylish, and Ready to Go

The Sony NW-E307 Walkman Bean is a compact 1 GB MP3 player designed for easy portability and convenience. Shaped like a bean, it fits comfortably in your hand and features a built-in USB connector for seamless data transfer and charging. Enjoy hours of music playback and FM radio on the go.

  • Capacity: 1 GB
  • Audio Formats: MP3, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, WMA, WAV
  • Connectivity: Built-in USB
  • FM Tuner: Yes
  • Display: 1-line organic electroluminescence

Key Features

Uniquely shaped flash memory digital audio player with FM radio

1 GB built-in flash memory stores up to 690 songs (in ATRAC3plus format)

Built-in, hidden USB plug enables direct connection for transferring and charging

Internal rechargable battery provides up to 50 hours of battery life

Compatible with MP3, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, and unprotected WMA and WAV files

Specifications

Model
NWE307PINK
Product Type
MP3 Player
Built-in Memory
1 GB Flash Memory
Song Capacity
Up to 690 songs (ATRAC3plus)
Connectivity
Built-in, hidden USB plug
Battery Life
Up to 50 hours
Supported Audio Formats
MP3, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, unprotected WMA, WAV
Additional Features
FM radio
Color
Pink

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Uniquely shaped flash memory digital audio player, offering a distinct design.
  • Provides 1 GB of built-in flash memory, capable of storing up to 690 songs in ATRAC3plus format.
  • Features a built-in, hidden USB plug for direct connection to computers for easy transfer and charging.
  • Offers an impressive internal rechargeable battery life of up to 50 hours, suitable for extended listening.
  • Supports multiple audio formats including MP3, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, unprotected WMA, and WAV files for broad compatibility.

👎 Cons

  • The 1 GB storage capacity is relatively small compared to modern digital audio players, limiting the size of a music library.
  • ATRAC3plus format support is highlighted for song capacity, but this format is less common than MP3 or others today.
  • The "uniquely shaped" design might not appeal to all users or fit comfortably in all pockets.
  • Charging and transferring via a built-in USB plug, while convenient, means the player itself needs to be plugged directly into a USB port, possibly protruding.
  • Specific details on display type, size, or navigation interface are not provided, which could impact user experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sony NWE307PINK Walkman Bean comes with 1 GB of built-in flash memory.
It can store up to 690 songs when formatted in ATRAC3plus, or a variable amount depending on the file size and format.
This MP3 player features a built-in, hidden USB plug that enables direct connection to a computer for both transferring files and charging the internal battery.
The internal rechargeable battery provides up to 50 hours of battery life on a full charge.
The Sony NWE307PINK Walkman Bean is compatible with MP3, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, and unprotected WMA and WAV files.
Yes, this uniquely shaped flash memory digital audio player also includes an FM radio function.