Sony's MP3 stock has shot up mercurially since introducing native MP3 playback to its Network Walkman franchise. Its latest hard drive based-player, the supercompact NW-HD5, has winner written all over it. Although the 20GB player lacks extra features that make the iRiver H320s and the Cowon iAudio X5s of the world so popular, the HD5 delivers big time, with a wonderfully simple interface, a tiny form factor, and wicked battery life. Available in silver, black, and red, the HD5 has a list price of $300.



Link: CNET