Sony NW-S706

Last Update: Review by Unbeatable.co.uk (added on 25/02/07)

Sony NW-S706 is a stylish MP3 player released by the company last year featuring integrated FM tuner, 4GB memory, channel separation, 50 hour battery life, quick charge function, noise cancellation and line-in recording. NW-S706 is available now for £180, or $336. Sony NW-S706 is available in either black, pink or purple.

+ REVIEWS (last updated: 25/02/07)

Unbeatable.co.uk reviews the Sony NW-S706, they write:
“Not only does it charge in just 3 minutes giving you 3 hours of playback, but complete the charge and you will receive a whopping 50 hours of playback making this the best MP3 on the market in terms of battery life. The noise cancelling earphones that are supplied with the NW-S706 are a breakthrough in themselves as they will cut down background noise, and as Sony says ‘each headphone features a built-in microphone that detects ambient noise which is then cancelled out by the opposite sound wave it creates reducing the ambient noise by 75%’. “

IT-Reviews reviews the Sony NW-S706, they write:
“It’s a fantastic design and feels solid and well built in the hand. The swivel wheel, the focus point of the controls on the player, has two operational modes; ‘normal’ and ‘folder’. The former is a simple track search/skip control, but the folder mode allows you to instantly switch between songs according to a sort category you can set up from the main menu. This gives you an extra dimension in instant browsing and works extremely well.”

Vnunet reviews the Sony NW-S706, they rated the MP3 player 5/5 and write:
“Pros: Superb sound; high quality bud earphones supplied; stylish design; great usability; total audio control. Cons: You need two hands to use the shuttle switch effectively; not the cheapest. Overall: With the NW-S706, Sony has the big boys beat in terms of looks, usability and performance with this beautifully stylish audio player.”