When an organization sends a boatload of media players during the FCC, specs and all, it types of takes the punch out any official announcement, ya know? Still, it’s nice to finally see Sony’s spate of recent Walkman players that we’ve been reading quite a bit about. The corporate just announced updates to its A, S, and E series of players, all of that have a karaoke mode, language learning function, voice recording, and Sony’s station-creating SensMe feature. On the high-end, you have got the stereo Bluetooth-enabled A860, whose 2.8-inch touchscreen has already been splashed around the internets. The more diminutive S760BT has a 2-inch display and likewise gets Bluetooth, though it claims longer battery life — as much as 50 hours of audio playback and as much as ten for videos. Rounding out the low end, there’s the E460, which has an analogous 2-inch screen, but lacks Bluetooth and instead is available in five colors. All three models will go on sale in September, with the a sequence fetching $179 or $219 for the 8GB and 16GB models, the 8GB S series costing $149, and the E series ranging in price from $79 to $109 for 8GB to 16GB. Full PR after the break.
Three New Sony® Walkman® MP3 Players Boast Premium Sound, Stylish Design and Improved Functionality
Sony today announced three new Walkman® MP3 players (NWZ-A860, NWZ-S760BT, NWZ-E460 models), each delivering premium sound, an advanced design and enhanced features to fulfill any music lover.
The 3 new Walkman models share a graceful new design and include enhanced features together with Media Go™ software to simply transfer music, videos, playlists and photos in your Walkman player. Users can drag and drop unsecured data from iTunes® for Windows®, Windows Media Player or Windows Explorer.
All three new models also feature Sony’s exclusive Clear Audio Technologies for superior sound quality and include a Karaoke Mode, bookmarking with multiple playlists and a language learning function. Users may also create channels with the SensMe™ feature, which keeps your music in tune together with your mood by automatically categorizing your music tracks into different channels. The synchronized lyric feature allows users to load .lrc files for songs and set the lyrics to scroll by in sync to the music. Built-in voice recording uses the integrated microphone and adjustable bit rate to make the voice recording function easy to apply. Multiple high-quality audio and video formats are supported by all three new models, giving users more freedom to download the files they need.
The A-Series and S-Series models introduce streaming via Bluetooth® to wireless headphones, compatible car audio head units, speaker docks and other Bluetooth-enabled devices while the E-Series introduces five eye-popping new colors – black, red, blue, green and pink – to check your own style.
The Walkman A-Series (NWZ-A860): The Walkman player of Audiophiles’ dreams, delivering the appropriate-of-the-best audio experience.
With integrated Bluetooth streaming, touch-screen audio/video playback and wireless photo sharing, the Sony NWZ-A860 series Walkman player offers the last word portable audio listening experience. Bluetooth capability and a chic design, and is derived equipped with premium earbuds for optimum comfort and a premium audio experience. Features include:* Sony’s exclusive Clear Audio Technologies – Dynamic Sound Enhancement Engine, Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for deeper, richer sound. New S-Master™ MX digital amplifier technology reduces noise level and distortion, making a superb sound experience
* Experience your music wirelessly and stream audio to other compatible devices with integrated Bluetooth
* A 2.8″ WQVGA (400×240) TFT touch screen delivers incredible color for immediate, rich viewing of photos, videos, and album artwork. The hybrid operation system provides intuitive touch panel controls and conventional button controls for playback.
* With the Photo Transfer feature, users can share their personal photos enthusiastic about a compatible Bluetooth enabled device
* Choose between 8 GB for $179 or 16 GB for $219 (SRP)The Walkman S-Series (NWZ-S760BT): Mobile music. Unplugged.
The Walkman S-Series delivers the liberty to enjoy your music wirelessly. Users can experience music unplugged with included Bluetooth headphones, multiple format audio/video playback, wireless personal photo sharing plus legendary Sony audio quality. Features include:* Experience music wirelessly and stream audio to other compatible devices with included premium Bluetooth wireless headphones
* Sony’s exclusive Clear Audio Technologies – Dynamic Sound Enhancement, Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for deeper, richer sound
* Long battery life – as much as 50 hours of music playback and 10 hours of video playback
* With the Photo Transfer feature, users can share their personal photos all for a compatible Bluetooth enabled camera
* A 2.0″ QVGA (320×240) LCD screen delivers incredible color for instant, rich viewing of photos, videos, and album artwork
* USB cable and both wireless and conventional headphones are included
* Choose between black or white. 8 GB – $149 (SRP)The Walkman E-Series (NWZ-E460): The colourful Walkman.
The Walkman E-Series, which is available in various eye-popping colors and designs, allows listeners to increase their everyday style and personality to their MP3 player. The Sony E-Series Walkman MP3 Player delivers as much as 50 hours of music – with video and photo playback plus FM radio. With great functionality and a watch-catching, youthful style at a reasonable price, the E-Series is supplied in 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB versions. Features include:* The compact design of the Sony NWZ-E460 series Walkman MP3 Player lets you enjoy your favorite audio and video files, inspect personal photos or just hearken to the built-in FM radio
* The two” QVGA (320×240) high-brightness screen, color LCD provides fast, rich viewing of photos, videos, and album artwork.
* Sony’s exclusive Clear Audio Technologies — Clear Stereo, Clear Bass Audio Technologies and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine — restore the clarity and depth of digitally compressed music
* The built-in lithium ion battery provides as much as 50 hours of audio playback or 10 hours of video playback per charge
* Open, charge and listen: Everything you would like is within the box including USB cable and soft hybrid silicone EX headphones
* 5 colors to choose between, including black, red, blue, green and pink.
Is available in 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB options: 4 GB – $79; 8 GB – $89; 16 GB – $109 (SRP).The Walkman A-Series, S-Series and E-Series might be available September 2011 at Sony Stores including online at http://store.sony.com and other authorized retailers nationwide. For images and data, please visit www.sony.com/news.
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