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Sony NWE394 R 8GB Walkman MP3 Player Red

Last Updated: April 15, 2023 (Refresh Now)
4.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
912
Unverified
62
Spam Test
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Yes
FM RADIO
Yes
USB
8192 GB
MEMORY

Review Analysis - 26 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Usage
 10
menu, controls, songs, press, left
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Controls pretty intuitive.  ...  "
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" ...  User friendly controls and display.  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice option for kids and adult who want to listen to music without being on the internet.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to transfer all my songs and the sound is really good.  ...  "
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" ...  Ordinary fast-forward and reverse occur when you press-and-hold the right- or left-arrow keys during playback. ... High-speed fast-forward and reverse occur when you press-and-hold the right- or left-arrow keys while playback is paused. ... It's fairly intuitive to use (with the exception of fast-forward, as above  ...  "
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" ...  Most of these features, along with the video ability probably will not be missed on a bike ride, jog, or exercising. ... Navigating the E394 is simple and intuitive. ... I like this as you can adjust the volume while songs are playing and you are browsing other menus. ... Play with the equalizer settings including the custom function. ... This also allows you to use all the menu functions of the actual Walkman as well however, no longer hands free.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy and intuitive to use so I can easily transfer music to it to listen on it in my car.  ...  "
Sound
 6
player, volume, sound, songs, walkman
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Surprising sound quality/ would even reccommend getting upgraded earpieces to fully appreciate sound.  ...  "
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" ...  I love this mp3 from Sony. ... It was easy to transfer all my songs and the sound is really good.  ...  "
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" ...  If you so decide, create and put your own individual folders, which now can also serve as playlists, in the music folder of the Walkman. ... The volume with the enclosed earbuds is fine. ... It also works fine with my BOSE noise cancelling headset as well. ... Turn off the Bass Boost. ... There is still a market for low cost mp3 players.  ...  "
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" ...  Any other less expensive knock off would be equal to this portable music player in every way.  ...  "
Software
 5
transfer, sony, playlists, playlist, files
+60%
-40%
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" ...  I love the ability to create and or transfer folders onto this mp3 player, something you can't really do in some of the later Sony Walkman.  ...  "
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" ...  This accepted a transfer of files from iTunes to a Sony music app and you do have to download a Sony music app on your computer but it is free and works well.  ...  "
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" ...  Playlists and transfer of files: ... If you so decide, create and put your own individual folders, which now can also serve as playlists, in the music folder of the Walkman.  ...  "
Connectivity
 5
work, usb, sr, sprefix, qid
+40%
-60%
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" ...  Disappointed no earphones or Bluetooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Really clunky and difficult to use PC application.  ...  "
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" ...  I cannot make it work, won't synch with computer.  ...  "
Reliability
 4
one, old
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Dead after one week.  ...  "
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" ...  In spite of that feature being available on mp3 players for over 15 years, this doesn't have it.  ...  "
Marketplace
 4
return, one, item
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Tried to return, and after four weeks, I am no longer allowed to return it!  ...  "
Price
 3
cost, worth, one, mp3 players, less
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  There is still a market for low cost mp3 players.  ...  "
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" ...  This Ipod is cost effective, and works just as well as a more expensive one for less than half the price.  ...  "
Body
 3
lighter, less, cheap plastic, build
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It has an attractive front case ... looks like anodized aluminum ... It's lightweight and compact  ...  "
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" ...  The build quality is certainly less "jewel" like, but I think its lighter weight might just make it less susceptible to damage if dropped.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
FM Radio:  Yes 
USB:  Yes 
Memory
Memory:  8192 GB
Yes
FM RADIO
Yes
USB
8192 GB
MEMORY