Sony Water-Resistant Walkman NWZ-W250
Wire-Free, Water-Resistant, Wear-Able
Nope, no tape players here. The Sony Walkman NWZ-W250 ($60) is a wireless, water-resistant player specifically designed for those who need to be hands-free, literally. Looking at you fellow all-weather runners. Before you yawn at the thought of another Walkman, take a look a the specs. Quickcharge (3 mins gets you 90), 11 hour play time, 2GB (a 4GB is available) capacity for 450 or so songs, playlist support with jog/skip lever, and Zappin one-touch song search technology that lets you quickly find music by playing snippets of each. The frame is lightweight, resting on your head comfortably and securely, even for guys with Ussain Bolt aspirations. We found the sound to be typical Sony Walkman-style, which means an emphasis on clarity and bass utilizing a 13.5mm EX in-ear headphone style driver. These won’t replace your AKGs or B&W’s, but you can’t run in the rain or take a shower in those either. Charging stand included.
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Sony Introduces New Wire-Free, Water Resistant Walkman for Fitness Enthusiasts
New Walkman W-Series also features quick charge and simple content transfer
SAN DIEGO, April 12
Media Alert: Sony Announces New Wearable, Water Resistant W-Series Walkman® MP3 Player
WHO: Ideal for fitness and exercise enthusiasts, the new Sony Walkman W-Series, model NWZ-W252, features a convenient lightweight, wearable and water resistant design.
WHAT: The new Sony Walkman W Series is designed to improve its user's audio experience during workouts and other forms of exercise. It features a lightweight, water-resistant frame that ensures proper functionality during extended periods of activity inside or outside – even if used in the rain.
Additionally, the Walkman W-Series comes with Content Transfer software that allows users' to move music files and playlists straight from a PC or iTunes™ library (not including DRM files). With 2 GB of maximum capacity, the new Walkman W-Series can hold approximately 470 songs (4 minute length at 128 kbps).
For those on-the-go or users who have simply forgotten to charge their MP3 player before a workout, the new Walkman NWZ-W252 offers a quick charge function. With only three minutes of charge time, the player will receive enough power for up to 90 minutes of use. Full battery life is approximately 11 hours.
WHERE: The Sony W Series Walkman, model NWZ-W252, will be available this month for about $60 at www.sonystyle.com, Sony Style retail stores and other authorized retailers nationwide.
