Sony Introduces Line of Flash Memory-Based Walkman MP3 Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 8, 2005 - 6:22am.

Berlin -- Sony on Tuesday introduced a new line of flash memory-based Network Walkman MP3 players, including one circular-shaped model and two disposable lighter-shaped models, all of which come in a range of colors. All three models will feature a 3-line visual display and be offered in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB capacities. They will also support Sony's Connect digital music store, and offer Sony's Stamina battery life -- which promises up to 70 hours battery life on a single AAA battery or 5 hours with a rechargeable battery. The circular NW-E100 comes in six colors, while the smaller NW-E400 and NW-E500 models each come in four colors; the NW-E500 models also sport a built-in FM digital tuner. Sony will ship the new Network Walkman players to retailers in April. Reuters reported that the devices will be priced at about $132 for the 256MB model and about $317 for the 1GB model -- in line with the pricing for Apple's comparable flash memory-based Shuffle portable players, which unlike Sony's new players lack a visual display.
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