Sony NWZ - B135F
An IPOD Shuffle
Recently, i happened to purchase a 2gb SONY mp3 walkman ( NWZ - B135F ) .
I actually wanted to buy an ipod instead.Since some tech magazines which had product review on pmp's called it the best performer in its catagory.
But being from a rural locale, i was unable to buy one, i had to choose something else instead.
A few days later, one of my friend happened to buy an ipod shuffle. And we mutually wanted to test both the players.
So we both loaded few songs on both the players and now it was the time to test both of these guys.
At first, i was kinda afraid tht my sony is going to be a loser since i was kinda sure tht ipod is gonna beat it for sure.
Let us compare both of these guys.
Firstly, my favorite SONY B135F
Pros :
- SONY B135F Walkman offers a compact design,
- FM tuner and voice recorder,
- Inbuilt USB connector to charge and sync,
- Sound and fm record function,
- It's inexpensive,
- and sounds good. Has a good punch ( Both with and without bass tured on) ,
- Works with both Windows and Mac,
- Has a tiny LCD display .
Cons :
- The SONY B135F Walkman's rated battery life is quite unimpressive,
- Display is tiny.
- Max. volume is comparatively low.
- Only two or three colors available.
Technical Specs:
General
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Product type Digital player / radio
- Height 1 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Color Pink
- Flash memory installed 2 GB Integrated
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.5 in x 0.6 in x 1 in
- Packaged quantity 1
Radio
- Tuner frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 30
- Tuner bands FM
- Antenna form factor Headphone cord FM
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA, MP3
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player sample rate 48 KHz
- Digital player playback modes One track repeat, Repeat shuffle
Carrying Case
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 170 mAh
- Recharge Time 70 min
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 16 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Voice recording, FM radio recording capability
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 or later
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB 4 pin USB Type A
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Display menu language Spanish, English, Portuguese, French
Audio Features
- Sound effects Mega Bass
- Built-in clock Digital clock
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 4
- Equalizer factory presets Heavy, Custom, Jazz, Unique, Pop
- Equalizer user preset qty 1
- Equalizer band qty 5 bands
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
IPOD Shuffle
Pros :
- Sexy Appearance
- Integrated belt clip,
- Ultra Compact
Cons:
- Lack of display (no option to navigate),
- Separate cable (bundled) needed to charge and sync,
- Poor bass,
- Itunes needed to sync songs
- Sound quality is poor when compared to SONY B135F Walkman
Technical Specs :
General
- Width 1.6 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Product type Digital player
- Height 1.1 in
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Weight 0.6 oz
- Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
- Body material Anodized aluminum
- Included accessories Docking station
- Packaged quantity 1
- iPod Generation 2G
- Digital storage media type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player supported bit rate 8 - 320
- Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Carrying Case
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
- Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Power
- Power Supply / Device None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Remote Control
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Battery / Power
My Conclusions :
According to my point of view, Sony NWZ-B135F Walkman is far far better than ipod shuffle when compared. It sounds better, has a good value for money, simple connectivity and charging. Sony is good for those who are looking for a value for money walkman.If you say "i don't like display, FM and good sound " and you need a tiny audio player, go for IPOD Shuffle
