So glad I didn't get another ipod

I found myself in need of a new mp3 player when my old ipod kept crashing my computer (Vista) so I went with the Sony. I am so much happier with this product than I was with the IPod. The software for uploading music is very user-friendly. I buy tunes from several sites now, most notably Rhapsody, and upload them in seconds from the music manager to the player (no need to create folders or playlists). The MP3 player is also very user-friendly, as was the IPod. And the sound is excellent. The noise cancelling headphones actually do as advertised, which I discovered on a long car trip with my arguing children. I was able to ignore them almost completely. Battery life is very good, but goes down considerably when using the noise cancelling feature. That's really my only knock.

Beats my iPods!

Sony NWZS616FBLK 4GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black)
I own six Apple iPods, but not a one of them will play WMV audio books I can download free from my public library, and not of them have a built in FM tuner. This Walkman has it all, plus a sound deadening feature that is very helpful when using the Walkman at the fitness center! The sound quality is great and the battery life is very long. It is a great bargain for the price!

A Good Pick

It has been a month since I have bought the Sony 8GB Walkman. No complains till now. I previously had the 2nd generation Apple Ipod and i wanted to change it. Though the IPOD looks and feels good I didnt think it was worth the buck in terms of sound quality, and features.

Pros:
1. Noise Reduction -9/10 (i really like this feature)
2. FM radio - 7/10
3. Video play back - 8/10
4. Music Equalizer - 8/10 (This is a kewl feature)
5. Menu's/GUI (User friendliness)- 7/10
6. Small and compact.
7. Files can be dragged n dropped in the folder (I really like this as u can you dont need any software installed, and you can take your songs from on computer to another)
8. Sturdy and well built
9. Good battery life

Cons:
1. Once a song ends there is a pause and then the next song starts, i would have love it if it was continues play back
2. No voice record feature (Not needed, but still it a feature you may want for the price)
3. Menus and user interface is not as kewl as the IPOD (One area where  more

The Best

I have an Ipod Nano, which I was very happy with. But, I always thought the audio quality wasn't quite that good. I also wanted an FM Tuner. I have to say the Sony absolutely blows the Nano away when it comes to audio quality. I really didn't realize what I was missing! As I said, I liked the Nano, but I would strongly recommend the Sony instead.

Fantastic!

This is my first MP3 player. It's easy to use and sounds great. I like the noise cancelling feature. That's probably what most influenced me to buy this. I mostly have been using it on the treadmill and when I mow the lawn. The noise cancelling headphones completely block out the sound of the treadmill. Very nice. Also, this is the only music player I've ever been able to hear while mowing the lawn. While the noise cancelling headphones don't completely block out the sound of the lawn mower, they do cut it out enough so that I can hear the music without having to crank the thing up too loud.

I've got three minor beefs: I don't like the design of the headphones. Great functionality, but having the wire that goes to your left ear so much shorter than the wire that goes to your right ear can be irritating. If I've got the player down in my pocket, sometimes turning my head to the right will cause the plug to be pulled out of my left ear. Secondly, I agree with an earlier reviewer  more