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The best way to pass your time while travelling or sitting idle is to listen to songs through your Sony walkman. The Walkman has been there in the markets from long time now but now with technological advancements, upgraded versions are coming up in big way. Number of music formats is there which can be easily heard through walkman. Sony Corp. is one such brand which leads in terms of best quality music players. Sony walkman and windows media player are now integrated to offer you more advanced music experience.

Sony walkman and windows media player can now get synced easily with Sony Walkman NWZ-A818. This new product will offer you comprehensive list of songs through windows media player. You can get the entire playlist in this walkman with installed media player. Sony’s walkmans are synonyms with personal audio with great compatibility and sound quality. If you install windows media player with Sony Walkman NW-A1000, you can listen to all songs mentioned in the list.

Some of Sony walkmans are compatible with windows media player including Sony S-series walkmans. Now Sony walkman and windows media player goes along really well and this player can be easily installed in the walkman. With the help of windows media player, you can download the files and synchronise with Sony Walkman. Another Sony portable media player is the Sony Walkman NWZ-E438F E which is a media player series with eight GB memory and it works competently with windows Media Player. Now next time if you want a great combination walkman along with windows media player, just think of Sony walkmans because they offer great compatibility with media player.

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.

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.

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.

Sony Electronics has always been known for its best quality which it offers to its customers. The all new Sony NWZ- S639F offers its stunning and superb audio and video quality. This ultra light and super slim and pocket sized Sony Walkman contains memory of 16GB (4,000 songs, 60 hours video) with a 2” LCD screen. Now you can enjoy seamless sound, thanks to its three in- built audio technologies, these are, clear stereo, clear bass, and DSEE digital sound enhancement. Because of these three technologies you can experience a live performance environment, as they work collectively and make it as close as possible to the original track.

The high quality of video playback gives you the opportunity to play your video clips horizontally or vertically, and in advanced video formats such as MPEG- 4, AVC for crisp, and for the smooth viewing for the content you are watching. The 30 frame per second playback and the QVGA high brightness screens makes the videos more clear.

Battery won’t be any problem any longer, because this supports the longest battery life around with 40 hours straight playback. Now you can listen to your favourite songs without any interruptions, whether you are at your home, or in the care, or travelling.

Another important feature of this MP3 player is that now you can manage your play list and move your files without any hindrance. With the Sony NWZ-S639F 16GB media player’s drag-and-drop option, you can have your whole library within your finger tips. The in-built FM tuner, the present 30 channels can tune into your favourite radio shows easily.

All these qualities present in one MP3 which is within your range, what more you can ask for.

If you are not too pleased with the idea of always carrying your earbuds with you, then get tuned into the Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player, as this new gadget will definitely bring relief to you. Before you make too many guesses, let me tell you that I’m talking about the new Sony NWZ- W202 Walkman. Equipped with a pair of built-in 13.5mm earpieces, this latest audio accessory eliminates the need of carrying any other additional accessory. So whether you have to go to the gym or are jogging in the park, this gadget will save you from the dangling cables.

You can play your favorite numbers at random through its built-in flash memory. Another thing the ZAPPIN feature is the most innovative feature that plays the selected portions of any tune. So you won’t even need to skip any numbers. Whenever, you wish to hear the entire song, just go back to the normal mode. The Sony NWZ-W202 supports different music formats like a MP3 player, AAC and WMA. You can transfer the desired tunes by either dragging them from a PC or move them through the Windows Media Player.

AS far as the design is concerned, there are no two thoughts on the factor that Sony W202 looks like the Bluetooth earpieces. The intelligently designed Sony Walkman is not at all focused on flamboyance but convenience. You will not find anything extra except the essential buttons and a mini USB port. The only cable that you will find on this handy device is the spaghetti wires that serve as a connection between the player and the earphones.

The S series is the charm of Sony Walkmans. This series offers slimmer models with great functionality. The NWZ-S638F Walkman player is one of the frontrunners loaded with lots of features. It is pre-loaded with 8 music videos, including tracks from the Ting Tings, Sandi Thom and Chris Brown.

To offer you the best sound quality and depth, Sony has imparted its hi-fi acoustic technologies such as Clear Bass, Clear Stereo and Dynamic Normaliser with the device. A 5 band equaliser is also included in the menu, so that you create a customised listening environment, depending on your preferences. A new function called SensMe makes this player an intelligent one as it automatically creates a playlist to match your mood.

Apart from everything else, the player is easy to use. You can manage your songs easily and transfer the music within a blink of eye from iTunes in the form of audio, videos, podcasts and playlists having most popular extensions including mp3, AAC, WMA (DRM), AVC, MPEG-4 and JPEG. This model is one of the thinnest and lightest walkmans ever and you will barely notice it while carrying with you. The NWZ-S638F 8GB has an Ultra bright 2.0” QVGA LCD screen display, which renders ultra sharp images and videos. Its 8 GB storage space is more than enough to carry complete digital entertainment library with you.

This S series Sony Walkman is an elegant specialized music player which has a wide multimedia support and is a complete set in itself. This digital player/radio tuner comes with an 8 GB Flash memory and supports WAV, WMA, MP3, ACC, JPEG Photos, MPEG 4 and M4V video. It is also a pleasure to use this system, as all the Controls have a distinct identity, which has been created by selecting a different design for each one of them and also changing their texture and special abilities; such as the intelligent playlist function, ability to automatically get back to the same file from where you had left off, or navigating by the songs’ release year. As a result the entire navigation process is very user friendly.

Sony has given extra attention to the quality of sound with the Sony NWZ-S738F. They have designed a special circuit which has been integrated into the system for noise cancelling. This increases the clarity of the stereo tremendously. This has been complimented by another clear Bass setting feature to give depth to the sound system, and with its equalizer it truly becomes a musical treat for all music fans. The earphones are also of good quality and you need not go in for replacing them as is generally the case with other walkmans.

This S series also has lot of additional features, like the Radio Tuner which, besides having an excellent output, also has auto scan abilities and lets you preset up to 30 channels. You can also listen to the audio system in the airplane with minimal outside noise distortion on account of its noise cancelling features not present in other Walkmans like the Sony NWZ-A828 8GB. Software has also been provided to simply transfer the files directly from other external devices, and podcasts can be easily accessed from computer hard drives as well. Finally, with a battery life of 40 hours for audio and 10 hours for video it is a great buy.

The NWZ-A829 is the latest sleek slim line Sony Walkman MP3 player to offer high quality photo, audio and video playback, in addition to wireless freedom when paired with Bluetooth enabled headphones. It provides phenomenal sound quality and a high resolution 2.4 inch screen for an amazing video output, both in landscape and portrait mode. This small Walkman MP3 player successfully provides the widest variety of multimedia entertainment with 16GB of built-in memory which is capable of storing around 3800 songs, hundreds of pictures and 62 hours of video.

This sleek and stylish MP3 player from Sony is enclosed in a square shaped metallic body and measures 2 x 3.75 x 0.4 inches with a high resolution 2.4 inch QVGA LCD screen. The bottom of the MP3 player is equipped with a proprietary USB connection and an output for plugging in headphones. All the buttons are confined to the right side of the Sony NWZ A829, and include mainly a button for Bluetooth activation, a rocker switch for controlling the volume and a hold switch. This MP3 player has been designed to support a variety of audio formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC and the DRM protected music files so that you do not get locked into one format.

The Sony NWZ-A829 allows you to playback your favourite videos at 30 frames per second using its M4V and MPEG 4 profile. It has a phenomenal battery life with around 36 hours of audio and 9 hours of video playback. The Sony NWZ-A829 is the best sounding and looking walkman series to date and debuts built-in Bluetooth connectivity, which allows you to stream music wirelessly. As a result of all these fantastic features, the player is a top choice for all audio enthusiasts, especially those who hate the very concept of hanging cables.