Sony D-NE518CK ATRAC3/MP3 CD Walkman with Car Kit
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Used from $59.00List price $119.95
- Portable CD player compatible with MP3 files and Sony's ATRAC3plus compression technology
- Includes SonicStage CD Simple Burner software to facilitate ATRAC3plus CD burning from MP3 files and from other CDs
- Skip-free G-Protection technology eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses
- Includes car kit with remote control for easy listening on the road
- 40 hours playback with 2 AA batteries (not included)
Product Description:
Supplied with car kit accessories, making it as easy to use in your car as it is when walking. These include a car remote with Easy Skip function. It also lets you scroll through ATRAC and MP3 files for easy song selection. ATRAC3plus®, ATRAC3, MP3, and CDR playback with up to 490 MP3 songs on one CDR disc. Included SonicStage® Simple Burner software allows you to create your own ATRAC3plus music files on CDR media using your PC. Jog dial control for easy navigation. Bookmark function for easy playback programming.Car Remote Control with Easy Skip Group Function: supplied wired remote can be mounted in your car and allows for easy operation of CD playback functions. Also lets you scroll through folders for your favorite ATRAC and MP3 files ATRAC3Plus®, ATRAC3 and MP3 Format Playback - ATRAC3plus is an advanced audio compression technology offering multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference with the ability to get up to 490** songs on one CDR/RW disc @ 48kbps. ATRAC3plus offers extended song capacity with superior sound quality. You can also play back MP3 files (16-320kbps) downloaded and recorded onto a CDR/RW disc, including compilations from your CD recorder deck or your PC.SonicStage® Simple Burner Software supplied is easy to use and allows you to create your own ATRAC3plus music file compilations on CDR/RW media using your PC"s CD-Rom drive. The ability to add your own titles and edit your
Average Customer Rating:
Comment: A great CD player for MP3 files Rating:
This player does what is advertised. I do not enjoy playback of MP3s at 48kbps, but I am satisfied with getting 170 songs at 132kbps at 4 min. avg. song and 700MB CD (their claim) rather than the unbelievable number of 490 per CD. The small print on the back of the package was in blue and very hard to read. Thus, beware a 300 MHz Pentium II is a minimum requirement for the Atrac3Plus compression software. I am not going to list all the other computer requirements, but would encourage you to find those out before buying, if the Atrac3Plus feature is important to you. By the way, that format will only play on the CD players that can read that format, obviously or not so obviously. You are likely going to love this player, if you need one for your car and/or home. It finds mp3 songs fairly fast (faster than my old Rio player) and continues play where you left off unless you hold down the play button. One problem I am having with my model is that the forwarding and rewinding through a track does not work as said in the manual with the mp3s on my CD-RWs, but works fine with my CDs, hmm. One other feature I would love to see to make this player even better is a carrying pouch with beltclip. While it does come with velcro adhesive for play in the car, eventually I usually manage to have the player knocked about accidentally. A carrying case would provide additional protection against damage. Hope this helps.
Comment: I Love This Unit !!! Rating:
I own many Sony products. So choosing this item was not a difficult choice to make. It costs more than similar products in this category, however everything you need is included (headphones, cassette adapter, ac power cord, car power cord, corded remote control and SonicStage Simple Burner software). I use it strictly in my car with the cassette adapter, car power cord and remote control and WOW the sound is even better than the stock CD player that came with my car. Needless to say I don't even use the stock CD player anymore. It never ever skips, even if you hold it in your hand and vigorously shake it. The stock unit always skipped, and was very picky about what CD's it would play. I would estimate 75% of my CD's wouldn't even play in the stock unit. This baby plays everything. When you press the stop button on either the unit itself or the wonderful remote control, shut the car off get back in and press play, it picks up exactly where it left off. I was considering buying an I-Pod or similar type of MP3 player, I'm glad that I didn't because this product is so much more versatile. Try playing a CD in an I-Pod. Take my advice if you're in the market for a portable CD/MP3 player don't hesitate on this product. It won't disappoint.
Comment: Unreasonable 400 Mp3 Limit. Rating:
Pros:
80 hour mp3 play time.
Resume to the exact point within MP3s.
Fast forward.
Supports 16 to 320 kbps.
Cons:
Unreasonable 400 Mp3 Limit.
Fast forward is slow/awkward.
Mysteriously doesn't play all discs (possibly burner soft/hardware related?).
Cumbersome controls and wires.
Hassle to plug/unplug from car.
Remote ignores hold switch when unvelcroed.
Remote too sensitive, when bumped wastes batteries.
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