The New Video WALKMAN® players are here! Increased video quality with an-all new larger screen and the addition of Bluetooth in all the players, gives Sony a unique edge. As a stunning bonus, the 4 & 8GB versions of these players come packaged with wireless Bluetooth headphones!
Sony expands the innovative WALKMAN® family of digital media players with the easy-to-use NWZ-A820 series of WALKMAN® Video MP3 players. Delivering superb audio and video quality, it's packed with advanced WALKMAN® features, extra-long battery life, a large 2.4-inch screen and quick connection by Bluetooth® stereo to enhance today's digital lifestyles.
Slim, light and beautifully styled, the NWZ-A820 series is robust, yet light and slim. Three storage sizes are available. The NWZ A829 (16GB) can store an incredible 62 hours of video plus sound or 3,800 songs. The NWZ-A828 (8GB) boosts this to 30 hours 40 mins of video/audio or 1,850 songs. The NWZ-A826 (4GB) can store up to 15 hours of video or 925 songs.
The NWZ-A820 series lets you enjoy your personal media collection on the move for longer. Generous battery life allows up to 10 hours of video playback or 36 hours of uninterrupted music playback. Even with Bluetooth® stereo enabled, playback stretches to 7 hours of video or 15 hours of music.
Clear, bright 2.4-inch QVGA screenThe clear, bright 2.4-inch QVGA screen on all models supports super-smooth video playback at up to 30 frames per second with excellent contrast and colour reproduction. For extra flexibility, videos and photos can be viewed in any screen orientation (left, vertical, right) to suit personal tastes. Photo collections can also be viewed as slideshows accompanied by your chosen music track.Bluetooth SupportSupport for Bluetooth® stereo opens up an exciting world of wireless connectivity options to enhance your enjoyment of digital media on the move. The NWZ-A820 series can stream audio files and track/artist data through a Bluetooth® stereo enabled micro hi-fi.Versatile and Simple to UseIf you're out and about, it's easy to enjoy a high-quality digital music experience via your Bluetooth® headphones such as the Sony DR-BT50 or a Bluetooth® in-car head unit like the Sony MEX-BT5100. A conveniently placed button on the side of the player allows one-touch connection to other Bluetooth® devices. 4GB & 8GB versions of the player also come supplied with Sony DR-BT21G Bluetooth headphones to make the most of the integrated A2DP Bluetooth support.Multi-Format SupportIn common with all WALKMAN ® models, the NWZ-A820 series supports a broad range of media formats. These include security-enhanced Windows Media Audio (WMA), copyright-free AAC, MP3 and Linear PCM music formats, plus JPEG files for photos. High quality video codecs support playback of AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile and MPEG-4 video files.Multi-MediaThe NWZ-A820 series is perfect for enjoying your personal media collection as well as podcasts and video content downloaded from sharing sites on the web.Simple Connectivity and Music TransferCertified for Windows Vista, the new range also carries Microsoft's 'PlaysForSure' logo, indicating compatibility with a wide range of certified online content providers. It's easy to transfer files from a connected PC to the NWZ-A820 series via Windows Media Player 11, simple drag-and-drop file management or using supplied Sony Media Manager for WALKMAN® software.Superior Sound Quality from SonySuperior sound of WALKMAN® is assured by four 'Clear Audio' Technologies. The Sony-developed Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores high frequencies that are degraded by audio compression for more natural sound that's closer to the original source. Clear Stereo prevents audio signals from leaking between left and right channels, resulting in a cleaner, more widely separated stereo soundstage. Furthermore, Clear Bass strengthens low frequency reproduction without adding distortion that conventional equalizers can impose on the signal. Even richer audio is provided by a choice of effect settings including a 5-Band Equalizer, VPT Acoustic Engine and Dynamic Normalizer.
Bluetooth Support
Support for Bluetooth® stereo opens up an exciting world of wireless connectivity options to enhance your enjoyment of digital media on the move. The NWZ-A820 series can stream audio files and track/artist data through a Bluetooth® stereo enabled micro hi-fi.
Versatile and Simple to Use
If you're out and about, it's easy to enjoy a high-quality digital music experience via your Bluetooth® headphones such as the Sony DR-BT50 or a Bluetooth® in-car head unit like the Sony MEX-BT5100. A conveniently placed button on the side of the player allows one-touch connection to other Bluetooth® devices. 4GB & 8GB versions of the player also come supplied with Sony DR-BT21G Bluetooth headphones to make the most of the integrated A2DP Bluetooth support.
Multi-Format Support
In common with all WALKMAN ® models, the NWZ-A820 series supports a broad range of media formats. These include security-enhanced Windows Media Audio (WMA), copyright-free AAC, MP3 and Linear PCM music formats, plus JPEG files for photos. High quality video codecs support playback of AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile and MPEG-4 video files.
Multi-Media
The NWZ-A820 series is perfect for enjoying your personal media collection as well as podcasts and video content downloaded from sharing sites on the web.
Simple Connectivity and Music Transfer
Certified for Windows Vista, the new range also carries Microsoft's 'PlaysForSure' logo, indicating compatibility with a wide range of certified online content providers. It's easy to transfer files from a connected PC to the NWZ-A820 series via Windows Media Player 11, simple drag-and-drop file management or using supplied Sony Media Manager for WALKMAN® software.
Superior Sound Quality from Sony
Superior sound of WALKMAN® is assured by four 'Clear Audio' Technologies. The Sony-developed Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores high frequencies that are degraded by audio compression for more natural sound that's closer to the original source. Clear Stereo prevents audio signals from leaking between left and right channels, resulting in a cleaner, more widely separated stereo soundstage. Furthermore, Clear Bass strengthens low frequency reproduction without adding distortion that conventional equalizers can impose on the signal. Even richer audio is provided by a choice of effect settings including a 5-Band Equalizer, VPT Acoustic Engine and Dynamic Normalizer.
While it's packed with advanced features, the NWZ-A820 series is easy to use with an intuitive on-screen menu plus improved play and search functions. Super-quick scrolling makes it easy to search for the right track when you're in a hurry.
Clear Audio Technology: DSEE, Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, 5 Band EQ, VPT Acoustic Engine, Dynamic NormaliserHigh Quality Wired EX In-Ear Buds PLUS DR-BT21GB Bluetooth Wireless Headphones!PC, Mac & Linux CompatibleBluetooth off: 36 Hours Audio, 10 Hours VideoBluetooth on: 15 Hours Audio, 7 Hours VideoBluetooth lets you pair with a huge variety of wireless speakers and Hi-fis2.4" High Resolution LCD DisplayWorks with Windows Media Player 11, Sony Media Manager, or drag & dropBluetooth Audio Streaming
Clear Audio Technology: DSEE, Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, 5 Band EQ, VPT Acoustic Engine, Dynamic Normaliser
High Quality Wired EX In-Ear Buds PLUS DR-BT21GB Bluetooth Wireless Headphones!
PC, Mac & Linux Compatible
Bluetooth off: 36 Hours Audio, 10 Hours VideoBluetooth on: 15 Hours Audio, 7 Hours Video
Bluetooth lets you pair with a huge variety of wireless speakers and Hi-fis
2.4" High Resolution LCD Display
Works with Windows Media Player 11, Sony Media Manager, or drag & drop
Cnet.co.uk Review (Rated 8.6/10): "The Sony Walkman NWZ-A828 is a truly superb player in terms of usability, sound quality and design. It's not without its fair share of flaws -- notably the tricky video support -- but for most people it's an absolute must to consider, if not run out and buy..." Click here for the full review.Reghardware Review (Rated 85%): "Excellent sound and fine accessories make this the MP3 player Sony should have released a few years ago if they wanted to keep Steve Jobs awake at night..." Click here for the full review.
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