
Review Summary
The Sony W Series NWZ-W273 Walkman Sports MP3 Player (White) offers an innovative All-in-One design for enjoying your music while working out or swimming. The cordless headphones house a 4GB MP3 player and come with three different size earbuds for optimum comfort. Plus, it's waterproof down to a depth of 6.6' (2m), so you can wear it while you swim. The one-piece design also features a unique band that rests comfortably on the back of your neck for all-day comfort.
If your forget to charge the device before a run, a 3 minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of playback, while a full 1.5 hour charge will give you up to 8 hours of playback. The MP3 player is also equipped with Sony's exclusive Clear Audio Technologies, as well as the ZAPPIN search feature, which lets you navigate through your music collection by playing back main melodies.
The Walkman is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 or above and Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. Plus, for added convenience, the player lets you drag and drop your audio files from iTunes, Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer. Once your files are loaded onto the Walkman, you can change songs using the multi-function playback buttons, which are conveniently located right on the headphones. Other features include an Automatic Volume Limiter System and multiple play modes.