Sony NWZ-E438F Walkman review

Sony’s NWZ-E438F Walkman is a very competitively priced device and features a "nice, bright" screen, according to one technology news website.

CNet reports the mp3 player offers "great value" and is an "excellent option" for those looking for an easy-to-use device.

The review states the player has a "pocketable" design, long battery life, handy features and solid sound quality.

According to the site, the E-Series Walkman is in direct competition with the iPod and offers an easy-to-use product which delivers great sounds quality at a lower cost than the Apple device.

The device comes in a 4GB, 8GB and 16GB model and is priced from $89.95 (£40) to $119.95.

Reviewer Jasmine France writes: "The E-Series Walkman includes a decent smattering of features, which are slightly different than those offered by the Nano - it’s a matter of personal preference which you find more suitable."

Sony was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita under the name of the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Company.