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Review on ⚡️ Sony D-NE320PSBLK Psyc MP3/ATRAC CD Walkman [Black] - A Cutting-Edge Audio Device by Carlos Massey

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not as good as D-NE300

Model D-NE320 works fine for the most part. I bought it because I couldn't find another D-NE300 model. The player works well enough, but the buttons don't stand out as much as the 300, so it's harder to pause without looking at the player. Since I use it on the bus and try to stow it in my backpack, this is a disadvantage compared to the 300. I thought the remote control would solve this problem, but the remote control has its pitfalls. You cannot pause and bookmark from the remote control, this must be done on the player. The remote control is only useful for volume and track selection. You also have to put HOLD on the player, so there's less real convenience from the remote and more "modest" pluses. The 320 model uses only one battery and is easier to carry, but I'm not sure it will last as long as the 300 model if it's dropped or hit hard as it's made of plastic rather than metal ( probably to save weight). I'm sure it will be preferred by runners and walkers for its light weight and cheaper usage as only one battery is required, but for my purposes I wish the 300 model was still available - I would take in my arms compared to this model.

Pros
  • Runs 41 hours on 1 AA battery; incl. remote control clamp; 1 year parts warranty
Cons
  • Obsolete model