Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $299.95
Buy New: $285.00
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 8436
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 2.4
Size: 8 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 2 x 6 x 7
MPN: NWZA729BLK
Model: NWZA729BLK
UPC: 027242736443
EAN: 0027242736443
ASIN: B0013B88G8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 16 GB Flash memory for up to 3,800 songs or up to 62 hours of video | | • | Battery provides up to 36 hours of audio playback and up to 9.5 hours of video playback | | • | Enjoy photos and videos in both portrait and landscape mode on the 2.4-inch 320 x 240 QVGA LCD | | • | Supports MP3/WMA DRM and non-DRM/AAC audio codecs | | • | EX Series headphones deliver deep bass sound from a closed design that's compact, lightweight, and comfortable to wear |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted May 22, 2008
Run an extra mile to the latest music, or watch a funny video to pass the time on a plane. You'll never be far from your multimedia with this sleek 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 player. Enjoy pristine audio quality and watch spectacular full-motion video in portrait or landscape mode. The attractive, slim-line player supports multiple file types and lets you control it all on a high-resolution 2.4-inch QVGA LCD with intuitive menus and simple operation. Small enough to slip into your pocket, the 16 GB built-in memory can store up to 3,800 songs, up to 62 hours of video, or hundreds of photographs, offering a great variety of multimedia entertainment wherever you go. A long-lasting battery also is included.  Enjoy pristine audio quality and watch spectacular full-motion video in portrait or landscape mode. |  Have a variety of multimedia entertainment at your fingertips. |  Less than a half-inch deep and small enough to slip in your pocket. | High-Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos--up to up to 62 hours of them--right on the player using MPEG 4 and M4V profile at 30 frames per second. Easily view your movies, photos, and music information on the high-quality 320 x 240 display, which allows for easy viewing in either a portrait or landscape position. Battery Life
With up to 36 hours of audio playback and up to 9.5 hours of video playback, you don't have to worry about running out of entertainment. Compatibility
The Walkman is compatible with secure Windows Media Audio, giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music. It supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files downloaded from multiple sources. The Walkman also supports non-DRM AAC content, giving you multiple options for downloading music the way you want. Clear Audio Technologies
Utilizing four Clear Audio Technologies, the Walkman reproduces crystal clear, CD-quality audio: - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music files.
- Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion.
- Clear Stereo reduces signal leakage from one channel to another.
- EX Series headphones deliver deep bass sound from a closed design that's compact, lightweight, and comfortable to wear, thanks to changeable silicon rubber earbuds that also help isolate outside sounds.
Time Machine Shuffle
The shuffle feature lets you play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB.) Or, use the first letter of the song, album, or artist to easily find the music you want. What's in the Box
Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black), USB Cable (22 pin to USB), MDR-EX082 Headphones and long cord, CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools, Quick Start Guide, Adapter Plate (for optional 22 pin cradle)
Product Description
2.4" LCD / Windows Media DRM Compatible / 4 clear audio technologies / Black
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Excellent Player, Copy Protection Overzealous August 28, 2008
This is one excellent MP3 player, and less than 1/2 the price of an equivalent iPod. Drag and drop your MP3's and you're ready to go. Does not convert your music to proprietary format like iPod. Sound is excellent. EQ and effects are great. Navigation intuitive.
I don't use this for pictures, but it will do pictures. And vids. But all I want is music.
I can't testify about battery life yet.
Cons: once you plug the player into your computer (via USB) you will not be able to play MP3s on your computer when using such software as WinAmp. Appears to be caused by overzealous copy protection, which Sony is known for. Unplug the unit, and you can play MP3s on your computer once again.
 No Accessory Option August 26, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this for the Sony Brand, color Pink and thin sleek size. I rated this a 3 only because it is Sony. Overall this is a great MP3 player quality wise. One of the biggest disappointments is the lack of accessory options that allow you to grow with your player. iPOD has cornered that market. I would love for Sony to have speaker options to turn your player into a portable stereo. Although you can plug your PC speakers into the MP3 but cannot take it out. I would love Sony to have car accessories that allow you to take your MP3 on the road.
I am not impressed with the Walkman name or software that allows you to transfer books or music to the MP3. It is difficult to organize items or folders. Another feature that I absolutely get frustrated with is you don't seem to have the ability to download what you want, it downloads out of your control, everything on your PC. If you add new items, often times I'm seeing double entries. I really think the Walkman Software is below Sony's quality. Not IMPRESSED at all.
so far so good August 21, 2008
I just got my Sony 8GB Walkman yesterday, and I have to say I like it very much.
Pros:
1) Sound Quality
2) Looks
3) After the initial charge, it's Plug and Play
4) Really easy to Sync with Windows Media Player 11 - I didn't have to install anything to sync, it was already on my computer. I'm glad because I've read several reviews where people complained about installing and uninstalling software the player came with, just because it didn't work.
Cons:
1) I don't like the headphones too much, they are a little too big, but that's not a huge problem as I can always replace it.
2) I also haven't figure out how to get the battery display working. If someone can give me a hint I'd appreciate it.
3) I would also like more if there was some relevant information displayed on the player during the initial charge. It didn't say if it's charging, and how much more it has to charge, and it didn't say that it's over, after 3.5 hours of charging. Maybe I had a problem because I can't get the battery level to display. How do I do this?
 Now it is my favorite player August 17, 2008
I have been fed up with the second generation of iPOD Video and Kenwood HD30GB9 (an expensive Japanese player which is not sold in the US) before this one came into my eyes. Sony have made lots of excellent players in the past, and the A series video players are the best they provide right now. The 8G/16G flash memory within such slim and delicate artwork is enough to keep all the collection I have, given that I'm a pure audiophile using this player only for music. The software is very easy to use and fully compatible with PC (Sure, because it's Windows Media Player), which contains one most important function missing in iTunes - library update. With regard to sound quality, neither of my previous players is a match in replaying Jpop. The vivid vocal, real and tight bass, and wide headroom make a superb listening experience every day. Now it is my favorite player that I would love to take with me all day long.
 not compatible August 5, 2008
0 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm sure this would be a fantastic player if it were compatible with Audible downloads, and the software could actually import all the files I had already put into my itunes library. I hate working with media player 11 and how ugly it really is in comparison to apples presentation and options for importing and loading itunes is oustanding in this regard because it is constantly updated, and FREE. (which is my favorite kind) So, spend the extra cash and invest in a compatible player with something from mac. I now have the 8G nano, and love it and its simplicity of use.
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