Sony Walkman NW-E394 8GB Digital Music Player, 1.77" QQVGA Display, FM Radio, Black

2025-05-29T20:00:00

I was originally so happy with my purchase but in the process of adding more music onto my player it crashed. Now it no longer turns on. I have tried everything!! It's so upsetting because the purchase was not cheap! I'm a student with limited money so the fact it wont turn on anymore is so upsetting, now I will most likely have to buy another kind of Walkman considering this one is no longer for sale. Im devastated. I would appreciate some help from SONY and I would like to resolve this situation. To clarify while the Walkman worked I was only able to use it maybe 4-6 times before this happend. If it continued working the product would be 5 stars. Providing image to show my walkman in brand new conditions.

booshka

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2025-03-19T20:00:00

A portable music player with pretty good sound. The menu system is easy to navigate and necessary options are at the right place to alter the player settings if necessary. The only set back is no date and time function.

cl6765

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2025-02-26T19:00:00

I think the Walkman range of MP3 players are the best on the market in terms of price and good software. Unfortunately I have had to purchase about 4 of these machines over the years as the digital socket always eventually becomes unreliable and you can no longer input or output files. I bought this NW-E394 to replace an NWZ-E585 because it has become troublesome. I was hoping that by now, SONY would have fitted a USB-C connector instead. That being said, this NW-E394 has a better connector than the E585 and the plug connects positively. Also the 3.5mm audio jack is much better than the one on my previous player as it goes in with a reassuring click. I liked the E585 because it is has a 16GBit capacity. This new one says it has a capacity of 8GBit, but it reads as a 7GBit on my computer. The player is well made but I don't think it is quite the same quality as the E585. When I got it out of the box, I plugged it into the USB port on my computer to charge it up and was a little worried when I saw a red temperature gauge symbol on the battery icon. I assume that means that something is overheating. I unplugged it and an Icon appeared to tell me that the battery was flat and must be charged. This is worrying, and time will tell if the player is actually faulty. All that being said, I have found that the player does work as I would expect and it to, and also works OK when plugged into the USB port in my car (which is where I use it most). It is slightly different in operation to my last player and does not have a built in clock which annoys me more than I would have thought. Overall I would say that this player is value for money and I expect to get reliable service from it.

Davos35

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2025-02-14T19:00:00

If you're a music lover, try this , my edc essentials , small and thin this thing fits in that weird pocket in your jeans.drag and drop music so good

Jm_19

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2025-01-27T19:00:00

Some of the Japanese folders cannot be displayed in the player - only show as unknown. Other than that sound system was excellent.

Okinneko

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2025-01-11T19:00:00

I have used this model for many years and love it. Lovely size and design with the right amount of options. I like the feel of the buttons and the ease of use. It's a nice detail to be able to add pictures and to have a radio function. It takes a lot of music and the storage folders are useful. Small criticisms...The body design is not as durable as it was years ago when the components in this model were heavier - it lasted longer. It's not good that the power button doubles as an option button. Charging via USB is easy although it's not always clear when it's ready for use. But on the whole I think it's a great player and I hope a little walkman like these will always be available for those of us who prefer more analogue-style technology.

MusicOwl

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2025-01-06T19:00:00

Got this ad a Christmas present? it's brilliant. Easy to use, great sound quality, goes everywhere with me

JP1970

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2024-12-25T19:00:00

I opted to purchase a new Sony MP3 as my last one had been used solidly, practically daily for the last 11 years of ownership and was excellent. However, I only had choice of black this time around (I'd have preferred the blue but it was out of stock) and my original (2013) had finally given up - it just didn't recognise the files anymore and refused to play. So I needed a quick replacement. Its not as attractive a unit as the original metal one, but the functions are more or less the same. However, the loudness - the volume is pretty naff in comparison...such a shame...I know we are living in the throwaway age, so I just hope this MP3 player has been built to the same standards as the original 2013 version...only time will tell I guess.

clanger

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2024-12-24T19:00:00

Fantastic product I've owned 4 of these over 20 years.

PresentRich

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2024-12-24T19:00:00

Lightweight and great brand name. Easy to download mp3 songs.

Baby K.

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2024-12-15T19:00:00

Bought this so I could listen to downloaded learning files while I am on the move. Perfect for that and listening to music.

EdmundD

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2024-12-04T19:00:00

I bought this Walkman to replace an older model (NWZ-S639F) and it feels so much cheaper and inferior. The older one (bought over 10 years ago) has much better screen quality, SensMe and intelligent shuffle, podcast library, and even basic things like a clock. This model has none of those things. It's also made of cheap feeling plastic and the sound output seems to be much lower. The software to transfer from the computer is also non-existent, whereas the old one came with an easy, drag and drop, interface. For £75 I would expect a much better product and more storage than 8GB. Unfortunately these days people listen to music on their phones so there isn't much choice if you want a standard MP3 player.

Brakiss78

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2024-10-21T20:00:00

highly recommend as an external music storage for anyone interested in keeping mp3 files

dro781

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2024-10-05T20:00:00

A good basic mp3 player with simple control. The quality is quite nice. It doesn't play FLAC files. Just a basic mp3 player. Very light, thin and easy to hold

Fariz

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2024-09-22T20:00:00

Fantastic..I am a big fan of Sony since young...the sony quality never disappoint you...I have so many mp3 players for running to swimming from sony...easy to use..good Bass quality as always...easy transfer music from your home pc or laptops from YouTube mp3 converter ...1 year plus 2 month warranty...it really make me keep coming back to sony

Sayakiki

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2024-07-26T20:00:00

My CDs now play in my car and also when I am doing my gardening

micinka

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2024-06-03T20:00:00

I am quite happy with the purchase as the storage of my song albums provided me with music on the go and the quality of the output is good.

Happy C.

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2024-05-13T20:00:00

Sony Walkman, Had the music player for a month, It is easy to use god battery life sounds is fine the visual display is ok, Music ease to fined. Getting another for the wife.

music 4.

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2024-03-28T20:00:00

I have had this player for sometime, is reliable and a good Sony product.

JE S.

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2024-03-04T19:00:00

I bought this to replace an earlier Sony model which had served me well for years. It does not disappoint. It's very easy to navigate - data transfer is quick and easy. Sound quality is excellent. I use it mostly for audio books, but it's nice to have fm access as well.

Mags Q.

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2024-01-20T19:00:00

Bought this item to replace an IPOD which was showing a fault. Glad I did as excellent sound and additional capacity (8gb against 4gb). Only complaint is the ear phones - cannot keep them in - fortunately have set which fit over your ears and work better.

JPK1

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2024-01-03T19:00:00

now got 12 of these music players, they all play well with various music on each

Raish

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2023-11-12T19:00:00

I love this little device. It's so simple to use and so easy to download music onto it. I would recommend to anyone looking for a walkman.

York2

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2023-10-29T20:00:00

Very pleased. Easy to download music and play. Enjoyed using it.

Peter595

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2023-10-10T20:00:00

Bought to listen to music in a new car that doesn't have a CD player. Downloaded 45 albums, 3 of 3 CDs and several with 2 CDs. Very easy to download music to and have since also used it through the home radio/CD player, so no longer need to rifle through CDs.

LG1967

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2023-09-26T20:00:00

I was somewhat disappointed with this product as I had owned a previous model that appeared to be better made and Id was very unhappy when the newer version only lasted a couple of months because the volume down button stopped working. Not happy with Sony as they said it would be replaced if I could submit Proof of Purchase. Of course, I had proof to Sony on my credit card but did not have the original invoice although it was purchased directly from the Sony website.

Sony M.

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2023-09-10T20:00:00

i have had 3 mp3 players and sony one is far better than the rest

CHEFIE

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2023-08-05T20:00:00

Had this bought for me 3 years ago and found it really awkward to load music.No way can you just drag and drop like my old music player, unhappy with software and no chance of adding extra memory. Pity it does not have mpeg just proprietary which is not up to the job. Feel my old machine worked better which was the "Creative"

Tulip 7.

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2023-07-29T20:00:00

Bought for a sick relative and has provided many hours of enjoyment. Excellent battery life so easy to keep topped up.

MouseB

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2023-07-16T20:00:00

If can add in more features like wireless feature will be better

Skchen97

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