Sony NWZ-A816 Walkman

By Derek Fung on 28/11/2007

More Sony reviews , RRP: AU$269.00

Description:

It's identical to the NW-A800 series we reviewed earlier this year but the NWZ-810 series gets some healthy price cuts. The big news though is Sony's deletion of its SonicStage software -- it's now a drag-and-drop device for music, video and photos.

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Scott
26/08/2008, 06:02 AM

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10/10

What a superb mp3 player! I have had ipods before and they dont come even close to this fantastic sony! The sound is secound to none and the battery just seems to go on and on (for weeks and im not joking it is amazing!) also it is so easy to use! Well done sony! 10/10

Pros: Ever lasting battery life, sound that is amazing, easy to use and very good looking and reliable!

Cons: None!

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uzigzag
30/04/2008, 12:00 AM

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10/10

Sweet sound and easy to use. I have owned 3 Sony players before. All ave broken. But, this one is tough and SonicStage is long gone.

Pros: Small, ease of use, GREAT sound and no SonicStage. It's not an iPod!!

Cons: Lack of accessories, and this is last years product line (2007). This will be replaced by the S series. Save some $ and get this one or (8GB). you won't be sorry.

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ikhzter
03/03/2008, 01:07 AM

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10/10

I love it.

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klahlou
19/02/2008, 08:56 AM

rating
9/10

A very affordable and reliable consumer product.

Pros: Quality of sound, ease of use, feels good in your hand. Sturdy, bright screen and excellent battery life. Bravo Sony!

Cons: No mini-games

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dave_mac99x
28/12/2007, 10:04 PM

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10/10

For the Volume limit thing celle1977 if you go into the Home Page on the Player --> Settings --> Common Settings --> AVLS (Volume Limit) --> Then switch this off...if this isn't loud enough I suggest a visit to the ear clinic!!

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dave_mac99x
28/12/2007, 09:59 PM

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10/10

I cant see any fault with this little gadget. I've had it over a week and I am very impressed with it!! I have always had iPods and they have always broken. The build quality and ease of use of this Sony is incredible. I would advise anybody to get one if they are looking for an MP3 player...the video quality is perfect. I'd give this 6* if I could. Excellent

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celle1977
25/12/2007, 07:12 AM

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10/10

does anyone know if there is a volume limit hack for the a816 at all?

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crysticool
09/12/2007, 06:20 AM

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10/10

veri cool like the a800.its much cool than the ipod nano 3g because the battery is enormous and the screet in protectet by a lack of plastic and my favourite----THE SOUND--- in incredible!!! so i recomend this to you and if you dont have enought money y recomend you the a800 series! sony ruls in technology but ipod ruls in america

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