Price range: £179.99
What is it: Slim, portable MP3 and video player with 8GB of flash memory
What we think: Better than Apple's iPod nano in many respects, but it's not cheap
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 March 2007
Tags: sony, playlists, headphones, waiting
We like:
Great sound from bundled headphones; superb, lightweight design; high-quality video; useful equaliser functions; long battery life
We don't like:
Lack of FM radio; high price; unfriendly SonicStage software
You might also need:
Audiophiles will want even better headphones
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The most beautiful MP3 player we've seen since the nano, with incredible video playback and superb battery life. Sadly, though, the SonicStage software still drags down usability
Sony NW-A808 History
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30 Mar 2007 in Digital Living
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1 Mar 2007 in Crave
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Latest user reviews
September 4, 2007
Posted by: Eun
"Pricey but worth every penny"
July 31, 2007
Posted by: krawling
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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