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Before the MP3 player took over, Sony was the leader and dominator of the portable music market. In today’s world of iPods, Sony can never think of fully regaining its crown, but the company can nevertheless remain a major player with some excellent music players. The latest MP3 player to come from the company is the Walkman player B series.

The Walkman player B series is a wonderful capsule shaped invention, which looks quite similar to a USB flash drive. Its practically identical to the Sony NW DB105 in size, though with more advanced features. For easy plug and play action, one end of the B series is has been granted a USB connector. This MP3 player features an FM tuner and voice recorder, along with a quick charging function. It also has an incredibly tiny display screen. The B-Series are available in a variety of colours, such as black, blue, pink and red. This walkman is capable of delivering high quality at an affordable price. It supports MP3 and WMA codecs and also allows transfer of files through simple drag and drop.

It’s sleek and stylish design features an illuminator which pulses with the music whenever the bass button is pressed. It is a true plug and play device with no hassles of wires or cables as it can be directly plugged onto the USB port of the computer. The B series is compatible both with PCs and Macs. This affordable MP3 player is available in two models, 1GB which costs around £28 and 2GB which is around £35. It is best suited for joggers and busy music listeners.

Sony is a true genius in music player manufacturing. Sony knows exactly what to deliver to please its customers. That’s why it has created another impressive product for its fans. This awesome product is known as Sony Walkman NWZ-S615. The gadget is a flash-based gadget which incorporates an FM radio as well. It enables you to tune into your beloved FM station whenever you like, as it can store up to 30 radio stations.

Apart from your favorite radio stations you can also store all your music files in it. All the credit for this goes to its 2GB memory - perfect and a stylish storage for your 1000 foot-tapping chartbusters. You can also store your adorable images in this device which are viewable with the help of the main display. The TFT screen incorporated in this gadget measures 1.8 inches with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution. The Sony Walkman NWZ-S615 also gives you an option to play with your stored tracks, thanks to it’s built in equalizer which includes preset options such as Heavy, Custom, Jazz, Pop and Unique. For playing and displaying all the items, it is compatible with certain audio and video file formats such as WMA, AAC, PCM, MP3, protected WMA (DRM 10), MPEG-4, H.264 and JPEG. So, what you are waiting for?

Sony has introduced another high quality product to its MP3 player Walkman range. The all-new MP3 player is known as the Sony Walkman Bean NW-E207. It is yet another flash-based Sony music. It also has a feminine touch that shows that it is specially designed for women.

The Bean NW-E207 comes bundled with high-end features and is available in two models: a 512 MB and 1 GB variant. It comes with a single-line OLED display that also displays the date and time. It has an inbuilt radio tuner and supports Sony ATRAC and MP3 format. This is one of the first Walkman’s to sport an integrated USB 2.0 port. The USB 2.0 enables a faster and more convenient transfer of audio files. In addition, the player has a built-in rechargeable battery that gives 50 hours of continuous playback. The Sony NW-E207 comes with a unique feature of quick charging that means 3 minutes of charging gives 3 hours of playback. It measures only 68×24x39 mm and weighs 45 g. The cute music player is available either in pink or black. The bean-shaped mp3 player is basically designed for traveling purpose. Overall, the Bean represents yet another solid effort by Sony and a quality purchase.

Sony World’s leading electronic company introduces another superb model to its MP3 player range. The new MP3 player is called the Walkman NW-E005.

The Walkman NW-E005 is equipped with the latest and most up-to-date technology. The Sony NW E005 is also extremely small and lightweight, with dimensions of only 24.6 x 79 x 13.6 mm.  The compact design makes the device easy to carry and very portable. As a result, the player is ideal for traveling purposes.

Below are some of the device’s most significant features:

• It comes with a built-in direct USB jack that means you can simply plug it in to your PC and transfer all your favorite music within seconds.
• The Walkman NW-E005 is easy to use,
• It comes with a rechargeable battery and when fully charged, its battery gives 28 hours continuous playback of music.
• It supports various audio formats such as ATRAC, Mp3 and WMA.
• It comes with Sonistage 3.4 PC software that allows quick and fast transfer of files from our PC to the MP3 player.
• USB 2.0 helps in quick and fast transfer of files.
• It has got bright and clear 1-line OLED display for easy navigation.
• Quick and fast battery charge: 3 minutes of charge will give you 3 hours of playback.

The player is also available in various cool colours, including black, violet, pink, blue, silver and a very exclusive lime green. So anyone looking for a stalwart MP3 player can easily put their trust in this Sony model.

Here comes the chance to unveil the real power of the Sony Walkman players. The SRSNWT10M is a portable speaker, which can be connected to any Sony Walkman player featuring a WM-port. This portable accessory is small, lightweight and can be easily accommodated into the smallest pocket of your attire, purse, carry bag etc.

Using the portable speaker, you can easily share the music with your friends anywhere you want. All you have to do is just plug this gadget into the WM-port of any Sony Walkman and enjoy the superb acoustics at home, in the office, the tube or at any other place. The Sony SRS-NWT10 comes with a protective cap, which keeps dust particles away from the speaker’s connector. It is fully compatible with the A810, S710F, 610F, A820, and A720 series Walkman MP3 players. The greatest advantage of this gizmo is that there is no need to provide power to it from any external source. The Walkman automatically powers it. The sound quality is very good as there is an audio limiter IC is embedded into the speaker which is dedicated to check the noise distortions. This portable speaker really comes with nearly every advantage possible.

Sony has always produced creative and innovative designs. It always delivers the most high-end features in its products. Sony’s latest addition to its MP3 player range is the Walkman® Video.

This portable video player is equipped with the most valuable and up-to-date features. It also comes with a sleek and a trendy design.

Here are some exclusive features pertaining to the Sony NWZ-S616 FRED Walkman® Video player:

• It comes with a 1.8″ QVGA LCD Screen that enables easy viewing of movies, videos and music information.
• Store up to 925 songs or up to 15H of video on your Walkman® Video MP3 player with 4 GB inbuilt memory.
• Its battery gives 33 hours continuous audio playback and 8 hours video playback.
• It supports playback of MP3, WMA and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files.
• It has inbuilt radio tuner.
• Watch your videos and view your photographs either vertically or horizontally using adjustable screen.
• It measures 42.0mm X79 mm X 11.5mm and weighs 1.8 oz (50 g).
• It is available in three cool colors-pink, black and silver.

The 4GB NWZ-S616FRED Walkman® Video MP3 player is a complete entertainment hub. It has user-friendly features that set it apart from others.

Sony, the leading electronics company recently launched its new video mp3 player. The all-new video mp3 player is powered with the most innovative and up-to-date features. It comes with a 2.4-inch screen, has a long battery life and includes wireless Bluetooth headphones.

It comes in two models - 4GB and 8GB. The 4GB version can store up to 15 hours of video or 925 songs, while the 8GB model can store up to 30 hrs 40 mins of video or 1,850 songs. The battery life allows for up to 10 hours of video playback or 36 hours of uninterrupted music playback. The Sony NWZ-A820 supports WMA, AAC, MP3 and PCM audio files along with AVC (H.264/AVC) and Mpeg4 video files and Jpeg photo files, which can be viewed as slideshows and accompanied by music.

The NWZ-A820 comes bundled with Sony’s wireless DR-BT21G Bluetooth headphones, 13.5mm EX headphones. The player comes with Sony Media Manager that allows user to transfer files from the computer to the music player. The MP3 player is also powered with a five-band equalizer, VPT Acoustic Engine, Dynamic Normalizer and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) technology. It has trendy as well as sleek looks. Overall, its bundled with valuable and exclusive features.

Believe it or not!!! The world’s first HD video walkman is revealed. Sony Entertainment has once again left a remarkable foot print on the path of technology. The HD video walkman lets you view high definition videos wherever you go.

It has a large 7-inch widescreen (16:9) LCD which offers a resolution of up to 800×480x3 RGB dots. You can easily view HDV, DV and miniDV (SP and LP) tapes on it or just record HDV1080i/DV form any outside source. HD video walkman also has an HDMI output which can be used to view HD videos on a HDTV or monitor. Or simply immediately watch HD recordings on the large screen after shooting them your HD-Camcorder. This is the first walkman of the world which supports x.v.Colour and thus it is capable of displaying colors in a quality never before imagined for this a portable device of this size.

Apart form the HD viewing you can also enjoy other popular video codes and audio files on this walkman. You can even capture still images while viewing the videos and then easily store them on a memory card. The brand ‘Sony’ assures that you won’t get disappointed by its extremely hi-fi sound quality. An AC adaptor, a wireless remote controller, one component cable and an AV Multi Cable (without S Video) are included as accessories in the package. So grab it and experience the mobility of HD entertainment.

Explore a better way to rock with the all new NWZA726 PMP, just launched by Sony Entertainment. This portable walkman player is a real head turner. It is a perfect amalgamation of beauty and quality.

Like all other Sony PMPs, this one also possesses mesmerizing features and supports a large number of file formats. You can listen to hi-fi music, watch high quality video and enjoy crystal clear photographs on its large 2.4 inch QVGA screen. The NWZA726 has got user friendly menus and navigation buttons. The headsets are also very stylish and comfortable to enjoy non-stop beats. Just like with its other top-notch models, such as the popular Sony NWZA818, Sony has crafted this player with the help of its four clear audio technologies i.e. Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) and 13φ EX Headphones. All of them work together to produce awesome acoustic effects. You can listen to your favorite tracks at maximum volume because this newbie effectively controls any kind of distortions and maintains the bass, the sound and the melody. Its LCD can display videos @ 30frames per second in both landscape and portrait mode.

NWZ-A726 technical specifications:

Supported Music Formats: WMA, AAC, linear PCM and MP3
Supported Video Codecs: AVC (H.264/AVC) and MPEG-4
Picture Support: JPEG
Display: 2.4-inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) LCD display
Run Time: 36 hours (audio playback) and 10 hours (video playback)
Storage Capacity: 4 GB

This walkman has also got a four way nav-pad which makes it easy to navigate through various options without pinching your thumb. It also bookmarks both audio/video tracks automatically when you shut down the player. So, next time when you want to get into the groove, you won’t find yourself lost. Sony NWZ-A726 is worth buying if you really live music.