Typical price: £159
What is it: Stylish 8GB hard-drive-based MP3 player
What we think: It's a one-dimensional player with subpar software integration, but it looks good, sounds great and includes innovative search and playlist features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 August 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony NW-A1200 (8GB), monochrome, dock connector, brightness
We like:
Stylish and futuristic design; excellent sound quality; compatible with MP3, unprotected AAC, unprotected WMA and ATRAC3; includes useful, intelligent playlist and artist link features; replaceable battery; decent value
We don't like:
Uses a hard drive that's not as durable as flash; no extra features such as FM, recording and photo viewing; screen impossible to see in daylight and easy to scratch; imperfect SonicStage management software
CNET UK judgement:
The NW-A1200 is a one-dimensional player with subpar software integration, but it looks good, sounds great and includes innovative music search and playlist features
Full review:
Sony's 8GB NW-A1200 series is more or less identical to the 6GB NW-A1000. With an attractive design, good sound quality and some innovative firmware features, the A1200 should please those looking for music playback only. Just be aware that you'll be entering the Sony universe, which includes the notoriously counterintuitive SonicStage software. Continue Reading...
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Posted by: Gareth Talbot
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