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In addition to the NWZ-E44x range of portable media player, Japanese manufacturer Sony has introduced another set of media player, the Sony NWZ-B143. The new range of Sony NWZ-B143 weighs 26 g and has a width of 15 mm. This MP3 player has been launched with three different colours of red, pink and black.

The new Sony NWZ-B143 MP3 player has a 4 GB memory which can accumulate about 1000 songs. The one touch bass boost of the Sony NWZ-B143 provides the user to enjoy powerful bass and experience natural tones as well as thumping low-end sounds. The built in equalizer of the Sony NWZ-B143 adjusts the frequency, whether high, medium or low, according to the music genre. The 3 line LCD screen of the Sony NWZ-B143 displays artist’s names and track titles of the song being played. The Sony NWZ-B143 MP3 player is compatible with MP3 and WMA (DRM) file format. Music files can be directly transferred to the Sony NWZ-B143 via the direct USB connection.

When connected to the bass mode of the Sony NWZ-B143 it provides red LEDs flash of 4 x power illumination to match the rhythm of the music. The menu of the Sony NWZ-B143 can display data in 8 different languages. The built-in microphone of the Sony NWZ-B143 provides this MP3 player with voice recording capability. The best features of the Sony NWZ-B143 include the ZAPPIN technology which allows the user to scan the entire music library for hand free song searching with just the touch of a button. The other important feature of the Sony NWZ-B143 includes the quick charge function. With this function the Sony NWZ-B143 can gain 90 minutes of playback for just 3 minutes of charging in a laptop. The Sony NWZ-B143 is an ideal MP3 player for active lifestyles.

With the growing demand for good quality headphones, Japanese maker Sony introduced the new Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphones for those people who want to enjoy club music type sound experience. The new Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphones are equipped with the XXXL 50 mm XB driver unit that provides the users with a deep rich bass sound effect bringing them closer to the stunning sound quality of club music.

Unlike other headphones which when used for hours ache the ears, the Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass has urethane ear-pad cushions which are ultra thick and pressure relieving providing the user with extreme comfort even when used for long hours. The Sony headphones also has an acoustic design which is tightly sealed ensuring utmost sound isolation level and rich bass without any outside noise distortion. The high power neodymium magnet of 360KJ/m3 equipped in the Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphones helps in delivering thumping bass line and clear mid-range sound. Having a frequency response of 3 - 28000 Hz, the all new Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphones provide optimum sound quality.

The Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphones provide lightweight and durable 1.2 m of flat cord which helps in tangle-free music listening. For powerful handling capacity of 3000mW the Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphone is equipped with copper made oxygen free voice coil. The sensitivity of the Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass is 106dB/mW and has an impedance of 24 Ohm. The hairline aluminium finish of the flat headband of the Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphone enhances style and comfort to the user. The Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphone has an L-shaped gold plated stereo mini plug to be connected to the audio player devices. Weighing just 10.41 oz the Sony MDR-XB700 X-Bass headphones come in a carrying pouch with a one year warranty period.

The new Sony CMT-HX80R is a DAB micro system with iPod dock player introduced by Japanese manufacturer Sony. The Sony CMT-HX80R includes many varieties of components like antenna, CD player, DAB tuner, equalizer, remote and tuner. The space-conscious design of the new Sony CMT-HX80R player has compact speakers and 2-line FL display.

The CD player of the Sony CMT-HX80R features repeat mode, shuffle mode, track programming, track scan and track search. The media support of the CD player can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-RW.

The 32-bit S-Master digital amplifier present in the Sony CMT-HX80R delivers 150W crystal clear CD quality sound. The Sony CMT-HX80R also includes radio tuner with 30 preset AM/FM radio stations. The Sony CMT-HX80R is compatible with a variety of compatible media codecs like MP3, WMA, and AAC.

The user can easily access music on their MP3 player by inserting the MP3 player to the portable audio input from front panel of the Sony CMT-HX80R. The user of the Sony CMT-HX80R can enjoy music from a variety of sources including USB and supplied iPod dock. The Sony CMT-HX80R player also has an option for direct USB playback and direct recording from CD. The iPod adaptor included in the Sony CMT-HX80R allows the user to enjoy brilliant audio playback

The Radio Data System of the Sony CMT-HX80R sends information about artists, traffic and music from the radio station the user is listening to, directly to the display on the Hi-Fi system. The Sony CMT-HX80R has a total audio output of 100 RMS watts. The power requirement of the Sony CMT-HX80R is 220-240V AC, and 50/60Hz. The total weight of this incredible MP3 player and DAB digital radio is just 11.9 kg which includes the wooden finished speakers.

The new Sony CMT-LX40I is a Hi-Fi system that is built to produce high quality sound and utmost musical experience. The Sony CMT-LX40I has a combination of iPod dock, CD player and Dab radio, so you can play whatever you want, and whenever you want. Electronics giant Sony is well known for its high quality and innovative products, and with the launch of Sony CMT-LX40I Sony has made another remarkable product for the electronic market.

Due to its sleek, modern and compact design, the Sony CMT-LX40I can fit into any part of your home very easily. The iPod dock of the Sony CMT-LX40I is designed in such a way that it can play all your favourite songs from iPods, Touch and Apple iPhone, as well as charge the device plugged into it. The Sony CMT-LX40I system also has built-in CD player and FM radio. The CD player of the Sony CMT-LX40I not only plays CD-R and CD-RW but it also plays MP3s. There is also the inclusion of DAB and FM radio in the Sony CMT-LX40I (CMTLX40I). The incredible Sony CMT-LX40I system has the storage ability of 20 DAB radio stations, 20 FM and 10 AM stations. So you can listen to your favourite radio channels with better and supreme quality sound. The Sony CMT-LX40I system has a sound output of 10W which adds a brand new dimension to your music listening experience.

The Sony CMT-LX40I system also has a line-in on the front that helps you play your MP3 player, mobile phones or even the old walkman perfectly. This system also has a remote control which makes it possible to operate it from anywhere in your room. The Sony CMT-LX40I system is an excellent device that will enrich the sound quality of the music being played.

The Japanese manufacturer Sony is known world over for its impeccable quality music gadgets. These gadgets have carved their niche as the best performing gadgets. The new addition to this list is Sony MDRV150.CE7 headphones that have kept up with the great tradition of Sony. These headphones provide great hearing experience for the users and come with several unique features. Sony MDRV150.CE7 headphones are basically studio monitor series headphones that have made their mark for their supreme functionality. The Supra Aural design of these Sony headphones provides utmost comfort of listening to the users and its driver of 30 mm diameter provide great bass effect, which is quite unparalleled in its league. Sony MDRV150.CE7 comes with high-energy ferrite magnets that ensure high definition sound effect with utmost clarity. It has got reversible earcups, which facilitates users to do single sided DJ monitoring. This is the reason why it is liked most by the DJs.

Sony MDRV150.CE7 headphones come with unimatch plug that allows this system to be attached different audio equipment. This saves users from buying different headphone for different audio or video gadgets. Sony MDRV150.CE7 headphones come with wide moulded headbands, which can be hardly found in other headphones. The wide headband of this headphone provide great wearing comfort to the users and the user can easily keep wearing it for a long period of time. The Sony MDRV150.CE7 headphones are so lightweight that the user feels like they are not wearing anything on their head. The great look of this headphone is an added advantage that the users get from these DJ headphones. All these features make it a product worth buying.

Sony NWZ-A818 8GB has carved its niche in the market as one of the most loved MP3 players. The main reason of its extreme popularity is its great functionality coupled with awesome performance. This Sony MP3 player is wonderfully designed and its slim design attracts many people who really care about designs and looks. Sony NWZ-A818 8GB has got huge 8GB storage capacity, which facilitates users to store as many files as they want. It easily supports a number of Multi audio codec like WMA, MP3, AVC, MP4, and WMV, JPEG etc. that facilitates users to view videos, listen to music, watch and store their photographs. It has got amazing 2” colour LCD screen with QVGA display and has 320 x 240 pixel resolution. This gives sharper picture quality as well as amazing viewing experience for the users.

Sony NWZ-A818 8GB is well known for its great audio quality owing to its clear bass and clear stereo and its crystal clear sound increases the pleasure of listening to your favourite music manifold. The PMP from Japanese electronics giant Sony has got fantastic battery runtime as it can play 35.5 hours of music and 8 hours of videos, which can not be easily matched by any MP3 player. It is easily compatible with PC applications like Windows Media Player 11, MP3 conversion tool and Sony media manager. It easily downloads songs, videos and photographs from the systems having Windows XP or Vista. Sony NWZ-A818 8GB help users to now use all the new Walkmans with jukeboxes like Windows Media Player (WMP) and Rhapsody. Even the Sony NWZ-A818 8GB’s menu display is very organized, but the system lacks voice recording facility as well as FM tuner. In spite of lack of these two features, the features provided by Sony NWZ-A818 8GB makes it one of the best buy for the customers.

Headphones have become more of a necessity than being a luxury. Individuals, all over the world, can be seen making use of headphones. Whether a person might be studying, working, exercising or simply lying idle, listening music on one’s headphones has become a major preoccupation of individuals and there are a number of high-end headphone models available to satisfy this need.

Sony MDR-XD200 headphones launched offer great sound quality at a very reasonable price to its consumers. These Sony headphones comprise of neodymium magnets which allow music at higher frequencies to be played in a crystal clear mode as well. The neodymium magnets are believed to be five times as powerful as compared to the regular earphone ferrite magnets.

It seems the main aim of Sony behind coming up with Sony MDR-XD200 was to please both the cinema fanatics and audiophiles. The Sony MDR-XD200 headphones include a sound mode switch which allow an individual to choose between movies or music mode. The cherry on the cake is the fact that despite being loaded with all the good features, Sony Electronics has taken extra care that comfort and ease of use is not comprised upon in the design aesthetics. The ear-conscious design allows one to listen to their favourite songs for a longer duration of time without putting undue strain on their ear buds. The headphones are accompanied with a unimatch plug adaptor.

These multi purpose headphones can be used in a variety of applications, right from music, movies to games. Sony MDR-XD200 has a frequency response of 10Hz – 22,000Hz and come along with a Sony warranty card.

Sony has always been the world leader when it comes to it Walkman players. In fact, they were among the first few companies who introduced video Walkmans way back in the 1980’s. It seems they are trying to bring them back with gusto. The Sony NW-A805 2GB are the new age MP3 players which also feature a monitor to view the videos along with listening to the tracks.

The Sony player is available in three different models in regard to its memory space. The model is available in 8GB, 4GB and 2GB versions. The player’s exterior is done up in metal and is available in a variety of matt-coloured hues.

Although the player is quite big in size as compared to the slender Nano, it is still a delight to use. The bigger size of the player can be attributed to the 2 inch widescreen LCD which has been incorporated to view the pictures and videos. The display of the LCD screen is pretty bright owing to the QVGA 240 x 320 screen resolution.

The player is supported with the Image Converter 3 which is to be used ideally to transfer the videos into the player. This tool to transfer the videos is not exactly one of its highlights. In fact, the process of transferring videos can prove to be extremely tiresome and buggy owing to its complicated process. The steep price of the Sony NW-A805 2GB can probably be justified by the superbly long battery life and its excellent build quality. All said and done, the Sony NW-A805 2GB is not a bad bargain as compared to other products in its league.

The NW-A808 from Japanese manufacturer Sony is an MP3 player that comes packed with interesting features. This player is equipped with a storage space of 8GB which enables users to store up to either 5500 tracks or video files of 32 hours.

The menu and the interface resemble that of a mobile phone and easy to use. This MP3 player is powered by a Lithium Ion battery that can be recharged. When fully charged, this battery lasts for at least 30 music tracks or eight hours of videos.

Audio quality in the NW A808 from Sony is superb aided by the DSEE sound enhancement, Clear Bass and Clear Stereo and headphones of the EX-type. This Sony NW-A808 8GB MP3 player features a 240 x 320 resolution QVGA colour LCD measuring 2.0 inches. This LCD can be interestingly used both vertically and horizontally. NW A808 is compatible with AVC baseline and MPEG4 video formats and can be operated with ease by simply dragging and dropping.

Images can be viewed in the slideshow mode with the help of the JPEG viewer. The MP3 player from Sony NW A808 8GB is also compatible with other formats such as WMA AAC and ATRAC. It features the SonicStage 4.3 software with the help of which you can manage music effortlessly and also transfer all your favourite tracks.

This MP3 player is therefore your ideal entertainment companion. Being compact in size you can carry it around wherever you go. It keeps you entertained especially on your long journeys.

If you have been looking for a sleek portable MP3 player that can be easily slipped into your pocket then you should consider having a look at the Sony NWZ-A828GB series of MP3 players. The NWZ-A828 series are the latest range from Sony and it competes with the Apple iPod Touch with its sleek and stylish features. With dimensions of 50.2 x 93.6 x 9.3 mm you will find it easy to carry around and slip into your pocket. The MP3 player has a 2.4inch screen with a colour display of 320 x 240 pixels. The MP3 player has a four way navigation pad along with a back and an on/off options button for quick and easy operation. On the side of the NWZ-A828 Walkman, you will find a built in Bluetooth feature which can be connected with any type of Bluetooth deice like a wireless headphone or car stereo.

The Walkman supports audio formats like WMA, MP3, MPEG4 and AAC along with the ability to display Album Art. The Sony NWZ-A828 is supplied with a wireless Bluetooth headphone set on purchase. You can link your MP3 player to your mobile phone and when there is a call coming through the music cuts off automatically making it easy for you to answer your call. You can experience 36 hours of uninterrupted music or 10 hours of video on the NWZ-A828. The picture clarity of videos on the Sony NWZ-A828 8GB is stunning and you can view it either vertically or horizontally. If you are looking for a MP3 player that offers value for money then you should seriously consider buying the Sony NWZ-A828 and enjoy what it has to offer.