Updated 15 Feb, 2012, 6:16 pm IST

Sony Walkman NWZ- E436F

27 Dec, 2008, 2:10 pm IST | Shayne Rana | PMPs PMPs

The E436’s integrated stereo FM radio also works like a charm. It took 14 seconds to auto-scan and store all the stations available as presets. Reception was quite good even during the commute. The lack of a voice recorder, a feature that I’m not many individuals use too often, will be a disappointment for those who do. An additional feature embedded into the player is AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System).

Video
Like I said before the, E436F’s display is a little small for viewing purposes especially when you’re trying to watch a widescreen video that has black bands. This obviously reduces the size of the video image and you’ll end up straining you’re eyes a little more than you have to. If you can mange to convert images to utilize the full display it’s so much better. If the player isn’t switched off, you can resume playback from the point of exit.

The Device reads AVC, MPEG-4, WMV video formats. I don’t suggest using the bundled software for anything, so for videos you can use any MP4 video converter – Any Video Converter is a good choice. Download it from here.

Image Viewing
JPEG’s look pretty good with colors and details very vividly represented on the QVGA display. You can also choose to view images in the traditional Slide Show style while the music is playing in the background form the audio player.

Battery
The company claims that the E436F’s built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery is capable of delivering up to 45 hours of music and 8 hours of video battery life which is a gross misrepresentation. In reality of a full charge the device clocked in 27 hours and 20 minutes of audio playback, and about 5 hours of video which is not too bad either.

The Bottom Line
Sony’s NXZ-E436F is a superb audio player with a great battery life to offer users. It’s video features are good too, but my only issue was of course the screen size. Still, having video capabilities nonetheless makes it stand out as one of the greats. Priced at Rs. 6,490 for a 4GB model, it may seem a little pricey but it delivers on all fronts. The absence of a voice recorder is something to consider but not too seriously.

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