amazon Sony NWZ-B173F Walkman reviews
The Sony NWZ-B173F Walkman is a continuation of the Walkman B Series aimed at the general user. Features of this product line is simple design, easy to use with many colors of youthful personality for the user to choose freely. Currently, the Walkman B Series is on the market with 2GB versions and 4GB of integrated memory.
Presented at Test Lab is the slim, elegant 4GB model of the Sony NWZ-B173F Walkman. In addition to this version, the Sony NWZ-B173F also has four other colors such as pink, scarlet, black and bronze. Sony Walkman NWZ-B173F Walkman is also equipped with an LCD display that supports three lines of text and a play / pause button integrated with a large rotation on the front of the machine. The bundle attached to the device can easily be removed from the back of the machine when not in use.
The compact Walkman also incorporates popular features such as FM radio, voice recorder and recorder of favorite FM channels. Especially, if you are a trendy music enthusiast, Sony NWZ-B173F promises to bring the most impressive bass notes due to the bass boost.
The Sony NWZ-B173F also comes with a built-in USB port for charging or copying data when connected to a computer. Users can copy data from the computer to the Sony NWZ-B173F and vice versa without having to install any additional device drivers.
Through practical use, Test Lab is impressed with the fast charger feature of this compact Walkman. Just plug in the Sony NWZ-B173F charger for 3 minutes, and you can use it continuously for up to 90 minutes. To fully charge the battery, it will take more than an hour, but in return, Sony NWZ-B173F support continuous music playback for up to 18 hours. This integrated battery life is also quite ample for a long journey.
The Sony NWZ-B173F supports 2 major audio formats, MP3 and WMA, with compression rates of 32kbps to 320kbps and sample rate up to 44.1kHz. With 4GB of built-in memory, users can store up to 970 songs (128kbps) or record more than 64 hours.
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Try browsing through some frequency FM channels like 92.5MHz, 99.9MHz, Test Lab noticed, Sony NWZ-B173F is quite strong when used outdoors. When used in rooms with concrete walls, the Sony NWZ-B173F’s tuning ability is still a bit limited. However, this is not a compliment as some of the other popular FM-enabled mobile handsets are also sometimes encountered. Try using the radio function while on the road (a recommended reading should not be followed), the ability of the Sony NWZ-B173F FM tuner is also somewhat unstable when moving high speed or moving. Move through narrow streets with narrow spaces. If you are a fan of FM radio programs, you can store and access frequently used channels (Sony NWZ-B173F supports up to 30 different FM channels). Users can also record their favorite shows for easy playback because the Sony NWZ-B173F also has this feature.
The built-in microphones on the Sony NWZ-B173F have good recording distances, low background noise. The voice from the microphone system is quite clear and well-known – it is suitable for students to record lectures right on the lecture hall.
Copy some music files in MP3 and WMA format to the player, browse the song and listen to a simple test, the buttons are also arranged at hand. To activate the ZAPPIN feature, simply press the ZAP / Bass button on the side of the unit to hear a song in about 4 seconds. Once you’ve got the song you want to hear, just press the button again to play the music. When listening to the headphones attached, Test Lab found that Sony NWZ-B173F sound quality, deep bass sound as expected when listening to the bass notes like THX – Jurassic Luch (Marjor Bass), THX – Feel The Bass 4. Users can also choose between 5 equalizer settings built into the machine, or fine tune to their own easily. However, the headset attached to the device is still limited to high ranges – especially when listening to Kenny G’s saxophone or Harmonica. In addition, the non-padded outer ear pad design also reduces the passive noise filtering and quietness of the Sony NWZ-B173F headset.
