Reviews Sony 16GB S Series Walkman Video MP3 Player (NWZ-S639FBLK)
Products by : Sony
Model : NWZ-S639FBLK
Rating Reviews : 4.5
I purchased this player as a replacement to an 8 gigabyte Sony, an NWZ-A818BLK, the battery to which was no longer keeping a proper charge. I wanted a companion to my 16 gigabyte Samsung Q2. I personally feel the Samsung has far superior performance when rendering classical music. It also has some features that I like better unrelated to music reproduction. But the Sony has superior audio characteristics for contemporary music. I was frankly disappointed that the NWZ-S639FBLK didn't have the same classy looking chrome trim and appeared to be a bit less stylish. I didn't expect the new unit to perform any differently than the other one either. I didn't expect it to have greater volume, or have a quieter noise floor (noticeable hiss during quieter passages), nor any better fidelity. I expected it to be about the same just with greater capacity. I was wrong on all counts. This unit is capable of going much louder while at the same time it has a dead quiet background. Likewise it sounds sharper, richer and more vibrant than the previous model. The down time between tracks may not be "zero" but it's darn close, practically unnoticeable. A local cell-phone business that advertises that they can work miracles on phones (such as replacing the screen on I-phones) seemed like a good option for replacing the battery in such a similar size and type of product. The gentleman said he'd do it for , parts AND labor - what a screaming deal. Beats throwing it away - I mention this as an option for those with players that might be salvageable who might not have thought to take it to such an establishment. This unit is a winner - being more stylish than the cheaper more readily available unit I sell at my place of work which I really wanted to avoid the commonality of. Nor is it the astronomical price of the X-series either. Now that I've had it a while I'd say that it IS a cooler looking unit than I thought it was at first. I just wish it came in a larger capacity. And on the same note - I wish manufactures would be honest and say "our operating system hogs up over a gigabyte of the available memory - making this a 14.7 gigabyte unit" and not call it a 16 gigabyte one. Hope this helps someone in their deliberations.
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Sony 16GB S Series Walkman Video MP3 Player (NWZ-S639FBLK) Details
- 2" LCD screen. With superior sound quality
- This premium video mp3 player is the perfect blend of style and function
- SensMe automatic playlist generator, FM radio and 40 hours battery life.
Sony 16GB S Series Walkman Video MP3 Player (NWZ-S639FBLK) Description
Premium Walkman NWZ-S639F mp3/mp4 player with 2" LCD screen. With superior sound quality, SensMe automatic playlist generator, FM radio and 40 hours battery life. This premium video mp3 player is the perfect blend of style and function.Ultra light and super slim, get amazing audio and video quality with this pocket-sized Walkman player. Enjoy seamless sounds, crystal clear pictures and incredible battery life for the best show on the go, whether you're commuting, traveling or chilling at home.
Sony 16GB S Series Walkman Video MP3 Player (NWZ-S639FBLK) Complete
Customer Reviews
Don't pass this walkman up! - Richard K. Rawls -
This walkman is so easy to operate. It has crystal clear reception on fm and is very simple to load music. I specifically bought it because of the drop and drag capabilities. I take it on my bike rides and working in the yard, mowing. It is just absolutely perfect. I will not need another MP3 player for a long time. Highly, highly recommended. I did also buy the bundle package of accessories also. I recommend the plastic cover. Everything is easy to access on the player thru the cover. One tip, I do not use the carrying case. I found a cell phone case is also excellent for protection.
My Favorite Walkman, GREAT HARDWARE S639 - Joe Joe - Jacksonville,Fl
THIS WALKMAN, CLEAR SCREEN AND CLEAR AUDIO UNLIKE ANY OTHER SOUND ALSO SINCE I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE NWZ-A818 IT HAD THE BLACK PLAIN BACKGROUND, NOW ON HERE I CAN CHANGE ALL OF MY WALLPAPER AND BACKGROUND AND CUSTOMIZE IT, IT WAS VERY HARD TO FIND THIS MP3 PLAYER BECUASE IT WAS LIMITED AND MAINLY SOLD IN THE UK SO I FINALLY FOUND IT IN THE STATES.IVE TRIED OTHER BRANDS ONLY FOR THEM TO FREEZE UP OR JUST STOP WORKING ALL TOGETHER THIS IS MY 3RD WALKMAN, I PREFER PREMIUM IN EAR BUDS ONLY TO MATCH ITS SUPERIOR SOUND , LIKE MUSIC IS A PLUS AND WATCHING MOVIES ON HERE VERY EASY DRAG N DROP MP4 FORMAT TO WATCH MOVIES, WISH IT DIDNT TAKE SO LONG CONVERTING THEM , MY ONLY CON WITH THIS IS (PLAYLIST) FEATURE WHICH IT LACKS BUT EVERYTHING ELSE MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT
Best yet!! - Harrison Koch - Tucson, AZ USA
Let me start by saying that this Sony Walkman MP3 player is the best player I have yet used. I have owned a lot of MP3 players. Zunes, Sansas, iPods (which are extremely over-rated, in my humble opinion), Cowon/iAudios, Philips, Nomads, iRivers, and more. Suffice it to say that this little guy is my favorite of the whole lot. It is small, has PHENOMENAL sound quality, long battery life and a fantastic user interface. I am somewhat of an audiophile, so sound quality is my first priority. It excels here. and by excels, I mean it could reproduce sound I didn't previously think possible for a portable music player. It sounds like there are 12 inch subs in my head coupled with my Razer ProTone headphones! The user interface allows you to browse your library by either ID3 info or folders. 90% of the players I have owned have only allowed for one or the other unless coupled with RockBox. This is extremely useful should you have a number of songs that don't have the ID3 info you are looking for or worse, have none at all.
This little guy is THIN, and so far, very durable. The screen is bright and it is easy to navigate through the UI. Set up a bit like a Zune, and a bit like a Philips, it is clear that Sony took the best of existing MP3 players and utilized them in this player.
My only complaint is that music transfer is a bit slow. While I was able to transfer about 6 gigs in 45 minutes, that's not as fast as I'd like. Oh well. It is easily overlooked in light of how phenomenal the player functions otherwise.
If you are on the edge about players, go with the Sony, I assure you, you will not regret it! Hope this helps!
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Premium Walkman NWZ-S639F mp3/mp4 player with 2" LCD screen. With superior sound quality, SensMe automatic playlist generator, FM radio and 40 hours battery life. This premium video mp3 player is the perfect blend of style and function.Ultra light and super slim, get amazing audio and video quality with this pocket-sized Walkman player. Enjoy seamless sounds, crystal clear pictures and incredible battery life for the best show on the go, whether you're commuting, traveling or chilling at home.
Sony 16GB S Series Walkman Video MP3 Player (NWZ-S639FBLK) Complete
Customer Reviews
Don't pass this walkman up! - Richard K. Rawls -
This walkman is so easy to operate. It has crystal clear reception on fm and is very simple to load music. I specifically bought it because of the drop and drag capabilities. I take it on my bike rides and working in the yard, mowing. It is just absolutely perfect. I will not need another MP3 player for a long time. Highly, highly recommended. I did also buy the bundle package of accessories also. I recommend the plastic cover. Everything is easy to access on the player thru the cover. One tip, I do not use the carrying case. I found a cell phone case is also excellent for protection.
My Favorite Walkman, GREAT HARDWARE S639 - Joe Joe - Jacksonville,Fl
THIS WALKMAN, CLEAR SCREEN AND CLEAR AUDIO UNLIKE ANY OTHER SOUND ALSO SINCE I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE NWZ-A818 IT HAD THE BLACK PLAIN BACKGROUND, NOW ON HERE I CAN CHANGE ALL OF MY WALLPAPER AND BACKGROUND AND CUSTOMIZE IT, IT WAS VERY HARD TO FIND THIS MP3 PLAYER BECUASE IT WAS LIMITED AND MAINLY SOLD IN THE UK SO I FINALLY FOUND IT IN THE STATES.IVE TRIED OTHER BRANDS ONLY FOR THEM TO FREEZE UP OR JUST STOP WORKING ALL TOGETHER THIS IS MY 3RD WALKMAN, I PREFER PREMIUM IN EAR BUDS ONLY TO MATCH ITS SUPERIOR SOUND , LIKE MUSIC IS A PLUS AND WATCHING MOVIES ON HERE VERY EASY DRAG N DROP MP4 FORMAT TO WATCH MOVIES, WISH IT DIDNT TAKE SO LONG CONVERTING THEM , MY ONLY CON WITH THIS IS (PLAYLIST) FEATURE WHICH IT LACKS BUT EVERYTHING ELSE MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT
Best yet!! - Harrison Koch - Tucson, AZ USA
Let me start by saying that this Sony Walkman MP3 player is the best player I have yet used. I have owned a lot of MP3 players. Zunes, Sansas, iPods (which are extremely over-rated, in my humble opinion), Cowon/iAudios, Philips, Nomads, iRivers, and more. Suffice it to say that this little guy is my favorite of the whole lot. It is small, has PHENOMENAL sound quality, long battery life and a fantastic user interface. I am somewhat of an audiophile, so sound quality is my first priority. It excels here. and by excels, I mean it could reproduce sound I didn't previously think possible for a portable music player. It sounds like there are 12 inch subs in my head coupled with my Razer ProTone headphones! The user interface allows you to browse your library by either ID3 info or folders. 90% of the players I have owned have only allowed for one or the other unless coupled with RockBox. This is extremely useful should you have a number of songs that don't have the ID3 info you are looking for or worse, have none at all.
This little guy is THIN, and so far, very durable. The screen is bright and it is easy to navigate through the UI. Set up a bit like a Zune, and a bit like a Philips, it is clear that Sony took the best of existing MP3 players and utilized them in this player.
My only complaint is that music transfer is a bit slow. While I was able to transfer about 6 gigs in 45 minutes, that's not as fast as I'd like. Oh well. It is easily overlooked in light of how phenomenal the player functions otherwise.
If you are on the edge about players, go with the Sony, I assure you, you will not regret it! Hope this helps!
In Stock. at Amazon Do it Now!
Don't pass this walkman up! - Richard K. Rawls -
This walkman is so easy to operate. It has crystal clear reception on fm and is very simple to load music. I specifically bought it because of the drop and drag capabilities. I take it on my bike rides and working in the yard, mowing. It is just absolutely perfect. I will not need another MP3 player for a long time. Highly, highly recommended. I did also buy the bundle package of accessories also. I recommend the plastic cover. Everything is easy to access on the player thru the cover. One tip, I do not use the carrying case. I found a cell phone case is also excellent for protection.
My Favorite Walkman, GREAT HARDWARE S639 - Joe Joe - Jacksonville,Fl
THIS WALKMAN, CLEAR SCREEN AND CLEAR AUDIO UNLIKE ANY OTHER SOUND ALSO SINCE I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE NWZ-A818 IT HAD THE BLACK PLAIN BACKGROUND, NOW ON HERE I CAN CHANGE ALL OF MY WALLPAPER AND BACKGROUND AND CUSTOMIZE IT, IT WAS VERY HARD TO FIND THIS MP3 PLAYER BECUASE IT WAS LIMITED AND MAINLY SOLD IN THE UK SO I FINALLY FOUND IT IN THE STATES.IVE TRIED OTHER BRANDS ONLY FOR THEM TO FREEZE UP OR JUST STOP WORKING ALL TOGETHER THIS IS MY 3RD WALKMAN, I PREFER PREMIUM IN EAR BUDS ONLY TO MATCH ITS SUPERIOR SOUND , LIKE MUSIC IS A PLUS AND WATCHING MOVIES ON HERE VERY EASY DRAG N DROP MP4 FORMAT TO WATCH MOVIES, WISH IT DIDNT TAKE SO LONG CONVERTING THEM , MY ONLY CON WITH THIS IS (PLAYLIST) FEATURE WHICH IT LACKS BUT EVERYTHING ELSE MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT
Best yet!! - Harrison Koch - Tucson, AZ USA
Let me start by saying that this Sony Walkman MP3 player is the best player I have yet used. I have owned a lot of MP3 players. Zunes, Sansas, iPods (which are extremely over-rated, in my humble opinion), Cowon/iAudios, Philips, Nomads, iRivers, and more. Suffice it to say that this little guy is my favorite of the whole lot. It is small, has PHENOMENAL sound quality, long battery life and a fantastic user interface. I am somewhat of an audiophile, so sound quality is my first priority. It excels here. and by excels, I mean it could reproduce sound I didn't previously think possible for a portable music player. It sounds like there are 12 inch subs in my head coupled with my Razer ProTone headphones! The user interface allows you to browse your library by either ID3 info or folders. 90% of the players I have owned have only allowed for one or the other unless coupled with RockBox. This is extremely useful should you have a number of songs that don't have the ID3 info you are looking for or worse, have none at all.
This little guy is THIN, and so far, very durable. The screen is bright and it is easy to navigate through the UI. Set up a bit like a Zune, and a bit like a Philips, it is clear that Sony took the best of existing MP3 players and utilized them in this player.
My only complaint is that music transfer is a bit slow. While I was able to transfer about 6 gigs in 45 minutes, that's not as fast as I'd like. Oh well. It is easily overlooked in light of how phenomenal the player functions otherwise.
If you are on the edge about players, go with the Sony, I assure you, you will not regret it! Hope this helps!
In Stock. at Amazon Do it Now!
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