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Sony Walkman Bean NW-E305 (512MB, Coconut White)
The good:
Excellent FM reception and battery life; retractable USB connector.
The bad:
Poorly designed USB cover; awkward controls; tiny screen muddles interface; noticeable hiss during playback; music-store support limited to Sony Connect; slow file transfers.
The bottom line:
Sony's half-baked Walkman Bean tries hard to be hip, but bad design elements and hissy audio make it one square audio player.
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