Compare Sony NW-HD5 (20 GB) MP3 Player to Toshiba GIGABEAT MEG-F40S (40 GB) MP3 Player

The Sony NW-HD5 (NWHD5) 20GB hard disk digital music player delivers a staggering 40 hours playback on one battery charge and carries up to 13,000 tracks. The Sony NW-HD5 also features the most innovative interface yet seen on a portable music device and comes in stylish colours of black, silver, and red. The Sony NW-HD5 offers full support for playback of MP3 and ATRAC3Plus digital audio tracks. A seven-line large LED window with bright backlight combined with the novel concept of the follow turn feature of the display, delivers real intuitive operation. The display graphics shift and change position depending on how users hold the NW-HD5 Network WALKMAN to provide smooth visibility. This follow turn feature uses G-Sensor technology to automatically detect the horizontal or vertical position of the device and consequently changes the position of the display graphics as well as that of the function buttons. Less

The first thing you'll notice on every gigabeat is the big, bright, crystal clear 2.2-inch LCD screen. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the audio. Gigabeat lets you Download album covers and set them as your background image, or create slideshows using your Digital still pictures from your PC. 240x320 Resolution and over 65,000 colors mean that you'll get all of those images as clear, sharp and crisp as they appear on your PC screen. Gigabeat is flexible, but easy. The PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through all of the easy to understand menu systems using only a soft touch or pass with your fingertip. Microsoft's Windows Plays for Sure certified, simply connect your Gigabeat to your PC to operate with any Play for Sure download site or management software. Easily rip your favorite CDs to your Gigabeat with the touch of a button thanks to the new and unique CD RipRec feature. Less