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# S2 Sports Walkman Kills Nike + iPod
- URL: https://www.skatter.com/s2-sports-walkman-kills-nike-ipod/
- Published: 2006-08-25T11:03:19.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-09T23:33:00.000Z
- Description: Only a month after the launch of the all new thumbdrive-like ‘E’ Series, Sony plans to release the new tiny S2 Sports Walkman for consumers by Setepmber 15, 2006. The S2 walkman will be available in 1/2GB models, which both include a FM Tuner, 1-line OLED display, and ~18hrs of playback. Sony “NW-S2
- Author: Sahas Katta
- Tags: News, apple, sony, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-03-10 07:31

Only a month after the launch of the all new [thumbdrive-like ‘E’ Series](https://www.skatter.com/sony-e-series-now-available/), Sony plans to release the new tiny S2 Sports Walkman for consumers by Setepmber 15, 2006\. The S2 walkman will be available in 1/2GB models, which both include a FM Tuner, 1-line [OLED](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic%5Flight-emitting%5Fdiode?ref=skatter.com) display, and \~18hrs of playback.

**Sony “NW-S2” Sport Walkman Breakdown:**

- NW-S203F – 1GB – $119
- NW-S205F – 2GB – $149

Today a 2GB [iPod Nano](http://www.apple.com/ipodnano?ref=skatter.com) ($199) plus the [Nike equipment](http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/?ref=skatter.com) ($29) will cost a whopping \~$230\. However the 2GB S2 Walkman, with all necessary equipment, costs $150\. The S2 includes the standard features offered by the Nike+iPod including the pedometer, stopwatch, and calorie counter, but for a bonus the S2 features a FM Tuner and auto Walking/Running Playlists. The S2 is also more compact, tops the nano’s battery life by 4hrs, and is water-resistant (not water-proof).

![Sony S2 Sports Walkman](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/6b/476bc173-490d-4d77-8ad6-7dd5332b1ea7/content/images/files/2006/08/sonys2walkman.png)

Similar to the [‘E’ series](https://www.skatter.com/sony-e-series-now-available/) the S2 Sport Walkman will support playback of Mp3 and non-DRM WMA/AAC plus Sony’s ATRAC3 format. Unfortunately the only DRM enabled songs the S2 supports must be purchased on the [Connect Music Store](http://www.connect.com/?ref=skatter.com). Another drawback is the fact that music can only be transferred to the S2 using Sony’s [Sonic Stage](http://musicstore.connect.com/custom/promos/download.html?ref=skatter.com) application. Other than the faulty software, the S2 has amazing features in its tiny shell such as the quick charge technology meaning 1min of charge equals 1hr of playback. Overall I would recommend this over the iPod+Nike combo for runners since it is cheaper, has plenty more features, and its hard keys make navigation easier when jogging than touch-sensitive iPods. (click thumbnails for larger pics)

Links: [SonyStyle.com](http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY%5FBrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=audio%5Fmp3players%5Fstyle%5Fs2&Dept=audio&ref=skatter.com) | [Sony Press Release](http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press%5Froom/consumer/portable%5Faudio/walkman%5Fplayers/release/24026.html?ref=skatter.com)  
Related: [Sony ‘E’ Series Walkman](https://www.skatter.com/sony-e-series-now-available/) | [iPod Nano](https://www.skatter.com/1gb-ipod-nano-released/)