Amazon.com Product Review
Add an inspiring soundtrack to your workout with the wearable W Series Walkman MP3 player. Its streamlined, one-piece construction and water-resistant design is ideal for activities that work up a sweat. And with true-to-life sound and deep bass, this all-in-one solution delivers the audio quality that you expect from Sony. What's more, it features a convenient, three-minute quick charge that offers up to 90 minutes of battery life (up to 11 hours with full charge).
Add an inspiring soundtrack to your workout with the wearable W Series Walkman MP3 player. Click to enlarge. |
Unique spiral form comfortably floats on the back of your neck, allowing you to be hands-free, cord-free, and without distraction. |
Water-resistant design holds up during intense workouts. |
The one-piece music player that's ready for the treadmill, trail, or gym.
Workouts Without WiresThis one-piece music player's unique spiral form comfortably floats on the back of your neck, allowing you to be hands-free, cord-free, and without distraction, whether you're at the gym or working out outdoors. The built-in sound-isolating, 13.5mm EX headphones can be adjusted for fit with three included pairs of earbuds.
Music to Match Your PaceFind the perfect music for the moment by using the ZAPPIN feature to zip forward, allowing you to easily navigate through your song collection by playing back main melodies. Use the Jog Dial key to scroll and select your ideal track without the need for buttons.
The player supports MP3, AAC, WMA (DRM), and WMT audio files.
Convenient Before, During and AfterAfter your workout the headphones fold to become compact for easy transfer.
Water-ResistantWater-resistant design holds up during intense workouts. (Not to be immersed or come into continuous contact with water.)
Quick Charge BatteryUse the included USB cable to get up to 90 minute charge in just 3 minutes. With an impressive total battery life of up to 11 hours, the W252 is ready when you are.
Drag, Drop and GoEasily load your favorite music by dragging and dropping music files from iTunes, Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer.
What's in the Box
Sony NWZW252 2 GB Digital Music Player (Black), Earbuds (S/M/L Pairs), Supplied in Pairs, Holder, Operation Guide, Notes on Water Resistant Specifications, USB Cable
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(129 customer reviews) 52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Great Replacement for IPod Shuffle,
August 15, 2010 Alan "Alan" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony 2 GB Digital Music Player (Black) (Electronics)
After 80 miles of sweaty Florida running and at least two monsoon style thunderstorms I am happy to say they are working great. No issues, easy to load using Windows Media Player, light, comfortable, charge quickly and overall a great purchase. The controls are slightly more tactile than the iPod shuffle but easy to use and very intuitive. And best of all you can get them at Wal Mart for $49.99. Just make sure the package says waterproof, some places might have the old model still on sale.
UPDATE: 6 months and still going strong. I would have been on my third iPod Shuffle by now. I've read a few of the reviews and can see how some people might have issues with the earbuds staying put. In my case it hasn't been a problem and my ears are almost as big as the presidents. I've had them on runs as long as 53 miles without a problem. Do make sure you buy the current sweatproof/waterproof version. The previous model was not waterproof and from the reviews I read they...Read more
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
so far so good,
July 13, 2010 casey chesnut (delafield, wi United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony 2 GB Digital Music Player (Black) (Electronics)
i had the previous version too (w202) which died after 3 months. sony ended up refunding me. while waiting for these, i tried a knock-off version from ebay, but those never stayed on my head. even though the old version died, i loved them, and was holding my breath for these.
first, the audio quality seems better (the old pair had no bass). i dont have the old pair to compare with, but they seem just the slightest bit bigger (not complaining). i'm assuming thats for different audio components and more water resistance. the jog dial for choosing tracks is now just a lever, so its easier to use. the volume up button is now a bit longer, so you can tell which button is which. and the shuffle switch is now a button. it looks like this button will let you choose a playlist. i haven't tried that feature yet, but my guess is it would let me have a music track playlist while working out, and then an audio book playlist for cardio.
anyway, these are great for working out...Read more
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Not for me,
March 17, 2011 PR4LFE (Vegas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony 2 GB Digital Music Player (Black) (Electronics)
I had such high hopes for these headphones as I was wanting a pair that would double as an mp3 player that I could use while running. The bottom line here for me was that while running the headphones have to much bounce and movement to stay put. Keep in mind that somebody else might have a different experience but for me it did not take long after running to be annoyed by there constant movement. Its almost as if you would need a sweat band or something to hold them in place. They sound great and the ease of use for transferring music and playing is also great. They are light and charge super fast. In the end however while running they just have entirely too much movement for me. I might be going back to the Motorola headphones that I once had.
