It really looks good ....probably better than ipods.It has got Good battery life.It has got extremely good sound quality. Has got some good design like the faceplate controls. Though somewhat odd-looking at first, this design fits quite comfortably in the hand.
Lack of tuner is small disappoint.The software is easy to understand but can be a bit annoying when trying to organise a playlist.You must use Sony's SonicStage software, which is included on a disc. Unfortunately, while drag-and-drop is possible for data files, you can't do this for music.
Moral of the story is music fans who want more than ipods will be happy with this product.