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Sony NWZ-A816 Walkman

By Derek Fung on 28 November 2007

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.

User rating:9.8

Topics: walkman, sony, mp3 player, NWZ-A816

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Comments (9)

  • dolman99 gave 9/10 on 23/01/2009 09:30 Report abuse

    • Good: great sound
      easy to use
      cheap
      sound settings
    • Bad: missing games
      radio and would be 1 million percent better if i t had built in speaker :)

    love it the sound quality is amazin and the feature to custemize yr own sound setting is brilliant video superb very well made and recommend over any ipod

  • Scott gave 10/10 on 26/08/2008 06:02 Report abuse

    • Good: Ever lasting battery life, sound that is amazing, easy to use and very good looking and reliable!
    • Bad: None!

    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

  • uzigzag gave 10/10 on 30/04/2008 00:00 Report abuse

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

    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.

  • ikhzter gave 10/10 on 03/03/2008 01:07 Report abuse

    I love it.

  • klahlou gave 9/10 on 19/02/2008 08:56 Report abuse

    • Good: Quality of sound, ease of use, feels good in your hand. Sturdy, bright screen and excellent battery life. Bravo Sony!
    • Bad: No mini-games

    A very affordable and reliable consumer product.

  • dave_mac99x gave 10/10 on 28/12/2007 22:04 Report abuse

    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!!

  • dave_mac99x gave 10/10 on 28/12/2007 21:59 Report abuse

    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

  • celle1977 gave 10/10 on 25/12/2007 07:12 Report abuse

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

  • crysticool gave 10/10 on 09/12/2007 06:20 Report abuse

    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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