Enjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go with Sony's S540 Series. Enjoy a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, wide format support, an FM radio, voice recording, and plenty more in a slim, easy-to-use media player.  Enjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go. Click to enlarge. |  Includes headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand. Click to enlarge. |  Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound for headphones-free listening. Click to enlarge. |  Models available in black, pink, red, and violet. Click to enlarge. | Key Features - Built-in stereo speakers
- Built-in FM radio tuner
- Voice and FM recording function
- 2.4-inch QVGA (320x240) high-brightness, color LCD
- User-friendly interface for easy operation
- Long battery life
- Easy drag-and-drop file transfer functionality
- Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies
- Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer
- Supports multiple audio codecs and video formats
Key Technologies Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound when you want to listen without headphones. FM Tuner
Built-in FM radio tuner is perfect for listening to your favorite talk, sports and music stations. Record
Voice and FM recording function lets you capture lectures, business meetings, and radio broadcasts. LCD
A 2.4-inch QVGA incredibly bright, color LCD3 provides you with a rich viewing experience. Ease of Use
Easy drag-and-drop device management and easy-to-use GUI make creating and navigating through your digital library simple. Battery
A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to 42 hours or watch video for up to 6.5 hours before you need to recharge. Sound
Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for clearer, deeper sound with minimal distortion. Alarm
Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer. Formats
Multiple high-quality video formats are supported, giving you more freedom to download the videos you want. Size
8 GB and 16 GB models are available. Color
Models available in black, pink, red, and violet. What's in the Box
Sony WALKMAN S-540 Series 16 GB Digital Music Player (Red), Headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand |
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 A-Mazing! |
| Review Date: October 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Shotzie, |
This is my second purchase of a Sony Walkman. My first one was for my husband for our anniversary. I bought him an 8g player (NWZ-E438) and once I got that up and running, I realized that 8g really isn't that much when I realized that he has a whole bunch of cd's and videos and pictures. But the reason why I bought the 8g of that model was because it had an equalizer. Now, let's talk about this beautiful S545 model - WOW! It's 16g and what a beauty. the sound quality is A-Mazing, and the picture/video screen is clear and crisp. AND it has an equalizer - 5 settings, plus 2 custom settings = 7 equalizer settings. I bought mine at Walmart, and it was $119. I also got it in red - the red color is a nice color, not faded or pastelie. The sound quality from the exterior speakers will surprise you. Keep in mind that you will not be able to host a large dance party with it, but it is just perfect for a personal experience, let's say in your room or something like that. The sound from the speakers is quite nice, and I would compare it to the speaker from my Motorola RAZR2. My phone can get a lot louder than the Sony Walkman, but the quality of sound is just as good. I was not in any way disappointed with the quality. The only thing I would change on this player is the placement of the speakers - they are on the back, not the front. The picture of this player might fool you to think the speakers are in the front, but they are not. I also learned that this player will not be able to download podcasts. The higher-end Sony Walkmans do.
Another thing is that the software for the player comes loaded in the player, instead of including a cd in the box. It worked really great, it was simple and just way too easy to use. It was much easier to set up on the computer and get going than the one I bought for my husband. With the software, "Content Transfer" all you have to do is drag a song, or a picture or a video right to the Content Transfer window, and POW - it's there, and it knows right where to put it (music, pictures, video). So you don't even have to fuss around and click into the different files. I already have 1,926 songs in WMA format in 48Kbps, 38 videos, and 223 photos, and I have 10g left. Right out of the box, because of the software itself, there is 2g being used for the player, and you get 14g to play with.
This player will also record voice recordings and FM radio recordings (song, advertisement, talk show or whatever). It looks like they give you 99 hours and 59 minutes of recording time.
The FM player will only work if you have either your headset plugged in or your speakers plugged in. The FM won't work with the external speakers - it needs to use the wire as an antenna. And I didn't think the FM was bad - worked and sounded just fine to me.
So, if you are looking for a player, you just might want to consider this one. |
Performance Plus
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| Review Date: October 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. D. McGyver, |
When searching for a new mp3 player the trail always leads me back to Sony. Its more about overall quality then brand loyalty. Over the years Sony's Walkman line has gone the distance and more. The all new Sony S Series Walkman adds to the legacy.
The S-545 16gb Walkman brings it on with a crisp, color enhanced 2.4" LCD screen that is easy on the eyes. At 2" x 4" x .4", it comes in a bit larger then its older cousin. A larger body undoubtedly is required to provide support for the external speaker system. The speakers won't get confused with my home system anytime soon but they do provide an excellent source. With headphones on, this mp3 player delivers a cornucopia of sound. Missing but not that noticeable is the noise reduction feature. The on board equalizer can be tweaked to one's own preferences or users can choose one of the six presets.
The Navigation pad located directly under the screen is a breeze to operate. Three controls are located on the right side of the unit. One locks in the controls. The second one allows for easy switching from speaker to headset. Volume is the third control. The standard headphone jack and a USB port can be found on the bottom of the unit. The detachable flip out stand is an okay feature that allows for easy standing on my desk or shelf top. I would have preferred that it was permanently mounted.
The S-545 supports mp3, mp4, AAC, AVC, WMV, WMA, and PCM. PCM is Sony's version of WAV. It pairs well with Napster To Go. Its hit and miss with Rhapsody To Go. Sometimes its a smooth transfer, other times its not. Downloading my playlists from Windows Media Player was a breeze without the normal hiccups associated with older mp3 players.
The built in FM tuner picked up all ten of my stations. With auto scanner functionality, thirty preset slots are available. The FM radio is crystal clear when using the headset as an antenna. The alarm and timer features are a nice add on. This model also has an impressive on board microphone located on the bottom of the unit. There are three voice settings. Voice playback quality was excellent. Battery life has always been biggie with Sony. On a full charge, I got almost a full thirty five hours of music.
This Sony product comes packed with a USB cable, flip stand, ear buds, installed operating manual and the standard one year warranty. Body finishes include; black and red in the 16GB model. Pink and violet are additional choices in the 8GB model.
Economically priced, this latest edition to the Walkman line is a durable and reliable product that simply delivers. Easy to use and loaded with features, the Sony S-545 is a prime time performer. |
Sony Finally Hits a Home Run
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| Review Date: October 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ray, |
These new Sony MP3 players are simply wonderful. They are attractive, well-built, lightweight, stylish, and most importantly, have superb sound quality. Further, Sony did not follow its habitual trend of pricing their units out of the market: this one at 16Gb is retailing at $129, and you can get them less expensively, as well.
The interface is almost identical to last year's Sony MP3 players (although Sony inexplicably removed the ability to view all albums without titles, which means you are forced to scroll down albums in list style), and learning the menu system is quick and easy. Throw away the supplied headphones, which are for comic use only, and pair the unit with a set of Klipsch S4's, and you have a system that will easily beat out your home system. The unit has generally quick power up and power down, and the controls operate well and intuitively. The unit is a real head turner - pop out one of these in red (or the 8gb in blue or pink), and watch it get attention right away.
Sony's specialty is miniaturized electronics, and it shows in this unit. The sound output is simple outstanding. Wide dynamic range, low noise, good volume power, little heat production. If you listen to one of these with the right headphones, you're ruined.
The screen is bright and clear, although not any better than last year's models. But that's not to knock it - the display is extremely good.
The speakers? They actually work quite well, if you use them for their intended purpose. These are for personal use only in quiet settings. They produce surprisingly clear sound, but. of course, there is no bass, and their function is simply to use when you want to listen to recorded lectures or audio books. (There are optimization controls for the speakers that can be found in the menu system, as well.) And speaking of lectures, did you make note that you can also RECORD with this unit? Yes, it has a built-in microphone, and you can use the unit to record lectures, class discussions, etc. into mp3 format. Nice touch.
In sum, this is a great little player with a lot going for it at a reasonable price. They are selling like mad in Japan. And with good reason. Five stars, Sony, and its about time.
--PROs --
1. Superb sound quality
2. Good price, considering it is a Sony and finally comes with 16Gb RAM
3. Beautiful physical design (this is the type of device that screams "SONY" when people see it)
4. Light and generally small
5. Color selections (red or back for 16Gb version, pink, blue, red, and black for 8Gb version)
-- CONs --
1. Supplied stand is a joke - you'll loose it in a day
2. Supplied headphones are a joke
3. No 32Gb version available (why??) |
Love this player!
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| Review Date: December 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Chin, |
| I really love this player. The sound quality using the earbuds that come with the product is very good (though I'm not that picky). I bought the red one and really loved the color and appearance of the product. I love the built-in speakers, the volume and clarity are actually pretty good and great for sharing music in a small area. It plays all the music file formats I need, but I know there are other players out there that can support even more formats. It's pretty easy to use, though I use it mostly for music--and have no experience with the ease of use for video and photos. However, judging from the factory added pics and video the resolution looks great. I did end up purchasing a clear silicone case and screen protector from the Sony website to preserve and protect it. |
Excellent for the price point
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| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Burgmicester, Pittsburgh |
I debated whether to get the Sony Walkman or the Apple iPod for my music collection - yes, I know that I'm very late to the game, but I'm not an early adapter and I like the pricing on products when I wait until they become "old fashioned"; this is my first mp3 player. I'm not averse to technology, but I don't like to pay for the privilege of buying in early. Without a doubt, this device fits the bill for me. With 16 Gigabytes of storage for music, I've put my entire 400 CD collection on it - classical and rock. The sound is excellent - and I've listened to my share of stereo, surround sound and speaker systems. I didn't particularly like the ear buds that came with the unit, so I purchased a separate set of Sony buds (Sony MDR-EX56LP/BLK EX Style Headphones - Hybrid Silicone Type Earbuds with adjustable ear inserts.
The Walkman unit is quite small and light, but it has a sturdy feel to it. I've dropped it several times from the desk to the carpet below - not that I'm a klutz, but the USB connector cord is really too short to allow the unit to sit on the desk comfortably and connect to the computer under my desk - not a big deal, but somewhat negative.
The Walkman uses Microsoft Media Player 11 and it also has some type of management software that is downloadable from the player to the PC. I'm not a master of this software, and I've made the mistake of deleting files from Windows Explorer on the Walkman and that really hosed up the device. The directions tell the user to never do this, but hey, what good are directions until after you've screwed up? But it is very easy to format the Walkman and start over. Windows Media Player makes it easy to "Synch Up" the unit and in a couple of key strokes and a couple of hours of synching, I was up and running again. I will say that I'm not an expert in Windows Media Player. I would like to automatically synch up, but there are songs and albums that I would like to exempt from that synching application, but I can't find a way to do it - anyone out there that understands how to do this, let me know.
Trying to find the album or artist is a little slow as you cannot enter a letter to jump to the song or artist. However, it is convenient enough with the letters of the indexing showing on the top of the screen, you can quickly scroll through the alphabet.
I am extremely pleased with this unit and at just under $100, it was far less expensive than the newer 16GB iPods. I have not used this unit for anything other than music and do not plan to, so it is exactly what I needed.
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