Sony Walkman NWZ-A828 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 21 April 2008

Tags: Sony, Sony Walkman NWZ-A828, AAC, navigation pad, playlists

We like:

Sound quality; screen quality; drag-and-drop compatibility; stereo Bluetooth

We don't like:

Price; video management is tricky; no playback position bookmarking; no FM radio; no voice recording or gapless playback

Also known as:

NWZ-A820; NWZA828; NWZA828KB

You might also need:

Better earphones

CNET UK judgement:

The Sony Walkman NWZ-A828 is a truly superb player in terms of usability, sound quality and design. It's not without its fair share of flaws -- notably the tricky video support -- but for most people it's an absolute must to consider, if not run out and buy

Full review:

We've been consistently impressed with Sony's Walkman series and we've been eagerly anticipating the newest arrival. This latest model -- also known as the NWZ-A820 series or the lengthy NWZA828KB and NWZA828K -- takes over from the NWZ-A810 series and adds stereo Bluetooth, plus a host of other improvements. It's currently available for around £160, but will we be as impressed this time around? Continue Reading...