Although more and more people are switching to their smartphones for digital music, a dedicated player still makes a lot of sense. The Sony NWZ-E463 is the latest MP3 player to take on the Apple iPad, and it does so in distinctive style.

Out of all the MP3 players we've seen in recent times, the Sony NWZ-E463 is one of the most unusual; It features a traditional form factor – similar to the previous generation Apple iPod Nano – with a small rectangular screen and regular hardware buttons, and mixes it with one of the most garish...

At 4GB, and with no ability to upgrade storage, the Sony NWZ-E463 is average at best in terms of features; Despite this, and cheap feeling materials, the NWZ-E463 is also pretty expensive

Now that Steve Jobs has stepped down as Apple CEO, it's the perfect opportunity for other brands to try and douse those powerful iPod flames. Sony's latest entry to the dwindling decicated MP3 player market is the NWZ-E463, a 4GB solid state player that retails for around £70.

Funky look; Decent bundled earphones; Packed with oddball extra features

Non-expandable memory; Proprietary connector

I bought the Sony NWZE473 on 10-23-2012 and I wasnt sure about it since there isnt any decent videos online about this mp3 player but for $85 (with tax included) its a very good mp3 player. It says it has 4gb of memory but really its only 3.17gb.

Excellent sound quality; Good memory; Comes with very good earbuds.

Nothing

Very user friendly. Great for plugging into the stereo for long road trips, definitely going to be using it for one soon. A must have for anyone!

I found the perfect present for both my daughter and us parents, and that is the Sony Walkman a 4GB

Lightweight and sleek design

Slippery when you are not watching

This player is great. Plenty of storage space. Easy to use. Screen is clear, bright, and durable. The battery life beats the heck out of my old iPod's. I charge it once a week, and use it ALL DAY LONG. Software is super easy to use as well. From now on, I'm a Sony girl. Sorry, Apple...