[shadowwinds]

Anyone done a comparison?
Which one would be recommended in terms of value for money?

 

[tds101]

A829 if you need the bluetooth for headphones, A729 if you don't. Otherwise both have all the same bells and whistles. I don't use the bluetooth myself, I just managed to squeak by w/a better deal, cost me less for the higher end model - if you wan't to call BT high end.

 

[shadowwinds]

How does it compare to the S739?
Well, I'm looking towards the 16gb models and sadly Singapore does not have the A729 but only the 4 and 8 gig models

 

[Hellesoe]

as far as i know the s-series should be better than the a-series in sound and sq terms, but thats only what i've read in the sony dap thread

 

[toughnut]

A720 and A820 are identical except for BT support on A820.

S630 and S730 are identical except for NC+NC earphone on S730.


-A has bigger screen compared to S but same pixel resolution.
-A hiss more than S.
-S is slimmest Walkman and smaller than A.
-S has longer playback time. (S 40/10 against A 36/9.5 for music/video)
-FM, Theme, Wallpaper, SenseMe functions added for S.

*A refers to A720/A820, S refers to S630/S730

 

[Calexico]

A829 looks cooler

 

[tds101]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calexico /img/forum/go_quote.gif A829 looks cooler

I'm kinda' partial to the sexinessof the S Series myself!!!

Now if I could ONLY get this sexy beast in 16gb!!!

 

[shadowwinds]

Lol still can't decide between this and the 4G nano D=

 

[tds101]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowwinds /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lol still can't decide between this and the 4G nano D=

IF you can get the 16gb S Series I'd say it's a better option than the 4G nano. The SQ, battery life, screen quality, the custom wallpaper & themes, the EQ (with 2 CUSTOM SETTINGS), the build quality, all this equates to a better deal across the board. Even @8gb, this is the small capacity flash player to beat - period. I doubt you'd be disappointed if you make it your baby!!!

 

[shadowwinds]

Um, there's another thread which says SQ of the 4G Nano and the S638f are on the same level..
Now I'm just confused
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f15/ip...1/#post4935927

 

[tds101]

Are you getting T.Fi Pro IEM'S? The S62X series has the hiss cleaned up. But, like they say, the final decision is yours, good luck.

BTW: Check the same person making a different recommendation in another thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f15/fu...i-10-a-377383/

 

[paradoe]

I have such a confusion either......

 

[shadowwinds]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nywytboy68 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are you getting T.Fi Pro IEM'S? The S62X series has the hiss cleaned up. But, like they say, the final decision is yours, good luck. BTW: Check the same person making a different recommendation in another thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f15/fu...i-10-a-377383/

So the 4G Nano has around same SQ as the Sonys?

 

[tds101]

Nope. They sound different. I had the Touch 2G, and I have the Sony A829. The SQ, IMO, is much better on the Sony than the Touch. The Touch 2G is slightly better sounding than the Nano 4g. The new Sony S63X series sounds better than my A829. Now, you decide whats best for you. Either way, you'll still be very happy whichever way you choose.
1 final thing, concerning the EQ. IF you do EQ your music, stay away from the Nano, or pretty much any iPod. The EQ is horrible on them. The Sony players all shine in this area, as the EQ, and all the sound enhancements, sound WONDERFUL. The EQ should be what you base your final decision on ATP, so now, the ball is in your court!!!

 

[shadowwinds]

Thanks for all the replies you been giving. Appreciate it, really.
Looks like I'll be getting the S639 when November ends. Man if only they had it in white.