Sony 8 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player NWZ-A728B (Pink)
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Manufacturer: SonyBrand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Model: NWZA728PNK
Color: Pink
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
- 8 GB Flash memory for up to 1,850 songs or up to 30 hours of video
- Up to 36 hours of battery life on a single charge
- Enjoy photos and videos in portrait and landscape mode
- Supports MP3/WMA DRM and non-DRM/AAC audio; MPEG 4, AVC Baseline video
- 2.4-inch 320 x 240 QVGA LCD features intuitive menus and simple operation
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Customer Review: Best MP3 Player I've Ever Used
Summary: 5 Stars
This MP3 player is amazing. I've been searching for a replacement for my Nano who's battery only lasts about 1 hour per charge these days. I think this is a much superior product in many ways.
First off, the Pros:
1. Battery life. So far, I've been playing video and MP3s on one charge about 9 hours and the battery light is still 1/2 full. The statistics claim 10 hours of video and 30+ hours of MP3 songs. I don't know if I'll get that much, but so far I'm very happy.
2. My favorite feature of this player is that it does not rely on ID3 tags in order to catalog your music. The majority of my MP3 collection is several years old and do not have ID3 tags embedded in the file. My nano would not recognize these songs, but this player just plays based on files and folders. Adding music requires no 3rd party software, just a simple drag and drop in Windows Explorer. Couldn't be easier and I love it this way.
3. Sound quality is superb. There is a 5 band EQ, plus "clear bass" enhancement that really brings out the lows in
songs. The EQ really lets me customize my music to my liking. The sound quality is better than any MP3 player I've ever heard. Sony hit a home run on this player!
4. The video feature is outstanding. 2.4" LCD screen is bright and colorful. I didn't buy it for the video capability, but it's surely a cool bonus.
5. Navigation is a cinch. I didn't even need to read through the instructions and I was able to navigate all the menus in a few short minutes. The buttons on the unit are firm and responsive, and feel like they'll hold up for years. The volume and hold buttons are on the side of the unit and are easy to access.
6. The player will bookmark your movie file for you. So if you stop a movie and switch over to playing MP3, and then later on want to continue you movie, it will start up where you left off. Nice feature. And when the unit is powered off, and then powered back on, it remembers where you were in your last MP3 song (I've read that some Sony units won't do this, but this one does).
Cons:
1. The file transfer speed seems pretty slow to me given it's USB 2.0. Takes about 3 minutes to transfer a 500MB movie. About 50 seconds to transfer a standard MP3 album. Not a huge deal, but my Nano was much quicker.
2. When you unplug the player from the USB cable, and have hundreds of files on it like I currently have, it has to build the library, which can take up to 30 seconds, before you can access it. Again, a minor quirk, but nothing is perfect!
3. No FM radio, no recorder. I can live without these features, but they may be more important to other people. If keeping these features off the unit allows for more battery space, that's fine with me!
All in all, I'd highly recommend this player to anyone looking for a high quality, great sounding MP3 player that does not require special software (re: iTunes) to run.
Description of Sony 8 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player NWZ-A728B (Pink)
Sony?s NWZ-A728 Walkman MP3 player?s svelte design houses a gorgeous 2.4? QVGA LCD display that makes your audio and video entertainment come alive. The compact digital music player?s 8GB storage capacity and easy-to-use menus let you store and quickly find up to 2,000 of your favorite digital music tracks, hours of high quality video, or hundreds of photographs. An extra long 36 hour battery life means the fun will last as long as you do, while Sony Clear Audio technologies and the supplied EX Series headphones help ensure you enjoy superior CD-quality audio clarity, even when listening to external audio sources.You'll never be far from your favorite music and videos with this sleek 8 GB Walkman Video MP3 player. Incredible sound quality is delivered to your ears, and dazzling full-motion video is presented on a beautiful full-color screen. 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 8 GB built-in memory can store up to 1,850 songs, up to 30 hours of video, or hundreds of photographs, offering the joy of multimedia entertainment wherever you go. A long-lasting battery is included. Also available in black.
 Easily view your movies, photos, and music information on the high-quality 320 x 240 display. |
 A mobile multimedia library goes wherever you go. |
 This attractive, slim-line player easily fits in your pocket. |
High-Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos--up to up to 30 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 8 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Pink), 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)
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