Sony

Sony NWZ-E353BLUE Digital Music Player Blue

4.5 (19 reviews)
320 x 240

Immerse Yourself in Music with Pure Audio FidelityIntroducing the Sony NWZ-E353 Walkman. Enjoy up to 50 hours of uninterrupted music playback, along with video and photo viewing capabilities, and FM radio. Experience the convenience of drag-and-drop file transfer and Sony's Clear Audio Technologi...

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Overview

Immerse Yourself in Music with Pure Audio Fidelity

Introducing the Sony NWZ-E353 Walkman. Enjoy up to 50 hours of uninterrupted music playback, along with video and photo viewing capabilities, and FM radio. Experience the convenience of drag-and-drop file transfer and Sony's Clear Audio Technologies that bring your digitally compressed audio files back to life.

  • Music Playback: Up to 50 hours
  • Video Playback: Up to 10 hours
  • File Transfer: Drag and drop functionality
  • Audio Technologies: Sony Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
  • Display: 2.0-inch QVGA (320x240) color LCD
  • Navigation: 5-way button
  • Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, Linear PCM (WAV)
  • Supported Video Formats: WMV (DRM)
  • Internal Memory: 4GB
  • FM Radio: Built-in digital FM tuner
  • SensMe Feature: Automatically groups music into channels based on beats-per-minute
  • Included Accessories: Headphones, USB Cable, User's Manual

Key Features

4 GB capacity for about 1,000 songs or 6 hours of video

Enjoy 50 hours of audio or 10 hours of video on a single charge

Two-inch color QVGA TFT display with 320 x 240 pixel resolution

Supports MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and WAV audio files; WMV (DRM) video files

One-year limited warranty

Specifications

Storage Capacity
4 GB
Audio Playback Battery Life
50 hours
Video Playback Battery Life
10 hours
Display Size
2-inch
Display Type
Color QVGA TFT
Display Resolution
320 x 240 pixels
Supported Audio Formats
MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, WAV
Supported Video Formats
WMV (DRM)
Warranty
One-year limited warranty

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a generous 4 GB capacity, sufficient for approximately 1,000 songs or 6 hours of video content.
  • Provides impressive battery life with up to 50 hours of audio playback or 10 hours of video on a single charge.
  • Features a clear 2-inch color QVGA TFT display with 320 x 240 pixel resolution for viewing album art and video.
  • Supports a variety of audio formats including MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and WAV, offering broad compatibility.
  • Capable of playing WMV (DRM) video files, expanding its utility beyond just audio playback.
  • Comes with a one-year limited warranty, providing a period of coverage for potential manufacturing defects.

👎 Cons

  • The 4 GB capacity, while decent for its time, is relatively small compared to modern storage options for media players.
  • The 2-inch QVGA TFT display with 320x240 resolution is quite small and low-resolution by current standards, impacting video viewing experience.
  • The device's compatibility with DRM-protected files might be restrictive for content acquired from certain sources.
  • Lack of modern wireless connectivity options like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi means reliance on wired connections for content transfer.
  • The supported video formats are limited to WMV (DRM), potentially requiring conversion for other video types.
  • As an older model, its user interface and feature set may not be as refined or intuitive as contemporary devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

This digital music player has a 4 GB capacity, which can hold approximately 1,000 songs or 6 hours of video.
The player offers an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours for audio playback or 10 hours for video playback on one charge.
It features a 2-inch color QVGA TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
The Sony NWZ-E353BLUE supports MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and WAV audio files.
Yes, it is capable of playing WMV (DRM) video files.
Yes, the product comes with a one-year limited warranty.