Outstanding features: Weighing just 155 grams, the NW-HD5 comes with a 20Gb capacity and is available in silver, red and black.

It can play MP3, ATRAC3 and ATRAC3 plus files (Sony proprietary sound format).

The unique thing about this hard disk-based player is that it has a sensor that can detect sudden jerks or falls and stops the hard disk operation; this prevents your MP3 player from crashing.

The buttons are on the face and are well laid out.

The player can also be attached to external speakers or to your car stereo as it supports output from line-out.

Sound output quality is excellent and true to the Sony tradition.

Drawbacks: Though a good player, this one has quite a few drawbacks. You need to use the bundled Sonicstage software to transfer files.

If you copy files from your laptop and want to transfer it to your PC, you can't, as the player locks the files stored in it.

Final word: If you don't mind the restrictions and want Sony sound, the NW-HD5 will not disappoint you. But, at this price, there are many better players available.

Cost: Rs 19,000 (MRP)