Walkman S Series
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| Manufacturer | Sony Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable Media Player |
| Memory | 4 GB (NWZ-S543/B) 8 GB (NWZ-S764/B) |
| Display | 2" and 2.4", TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA(240 x 320 Pixels), 262,144 colors |
| Connectivity | WM-PORT USB 2.0 Compliant Bluetooth (available only in NWZ-S764/B) |
| Power | Built-in Li-ion Rechargeable Battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) |
| Dimensions | 44.3 x 97.5 x 8.4 mm |
The Walkman S Series is a portable music player designed and developed by Sony. The model made its debut in Japan in the fall of 2008 and later was launched in North America, Europe and the rest of Asia. The first model to be launched was NWZ-S543/B and had a capacity of 4 GB. It had a 2.4" LCD screen with a resolution of 320 X 240 pixels.[1]
An 8 GB model (NWZ-S764/B) was launched later. Although it had a smaller screen of 2", it had Bluetooth connectivity and a greater battery life.[2]
Design
The S Series walkman has a considerably larger screen than its predecessors. It has a 2" or a 2.4" QVGA LCD display. A slightly bigger chassis allows two speakers to be accommodated at either side of the screen. It measures 44 mm by 97 mm by 8 mm and because of the dimensions it is a little unfriendly for the pocket. Below the screen, Sony has built its trademark circular control pad which has a standard four-way directional button surrounding a central play/pause key. This is flanked by two additional buttons, back (home) and option (power). The S Series Walkman is made mostly of plastic but has a shiny metallic topcoat, which gives it a sleek look. At the sides are buttons for the volume control, locking the controls and toggling between headphones and speakers. The headphone jack and the USB port are located at the bottom most side.[3]
Performance
The S Series Walkman has a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery, with a life of 42 hours/ 50 hours (headphones output) and 17 hours (speakers output) for audio. A 6.5 hours/ 10 hours (headphones output) and 5 hours (speakers output) playback is available for the videos.Although the speakers are tiny and anaemic, they produce crystal clear sound. The FM reception is also well above average and the voice recorder, records crystal clear voices. The player supports nearly all types of music, video and image formats.
Specifications
| NWZ-S543/B | NWZ-S764/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Available Memory | 4GB | 8GB |
| Display | 2.4" TFT colour display | 2" TFT colour display |
| Maximum Power Output | 5+5 mW | 5+5 mW |
| Playback Time | 42 hours(audio)/ 6.5 hours(video) | 50 hours(audio)/ 10 hours(video) |
| Power Source | Built-in Li-ion Rechargeable Battery / USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) | Built-in Li-ion Rechargeable Battery / USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) |
| Connectivity | WM-PORT and USB 2.0 | WM-PORT, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth |
See also
References
- ^ "Sony S Series Walkman Review".
- ^ "S Series Specifications".
- ^ "http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sony-s-series-walkman/4505-6490_7-33770111.html#reviewPage1".
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