Media Alert: Sony Introduces New Wire-Free, Water Resistant Walkman for Fitness Enthusiasts
New Walkman W-Series also features quick charge and simple content transfer
PRNewswire
SAN DIEGO
04/12/2010
Subject: 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.
WHEN: April 12, 2010, 5 AM PDT.
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SOURCE: Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Matt Parnell of Sony Electronics, +1-858-942-7975
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news