The Walkman returns to glory with the Sony NWZ-A829
Back in February Sony announced two new Walkman MP3 players, the A820 and A829 (yes, horrendous names). These are 8 and 16 GB versions of Sony’s flash memory, iPod nano competitors. At first glance, the big shocker is the inclusion of Bluetooth audio on the A829—no more strangulation by your headphone—but the models have much more to offer than that.
As I said before, With Bluetooth headphones you can cut the wires, a great addition for runners and other athletes/gym addicts. But filling the iPod nano with even more envy is the 2.4’ widescreen QVGA LCD, 16GB storage, 62 hours of video playback at 30 fps, 36 hours of audio playback/9 hours of video playback, and MP3/WMA/AAC support.
To build on the great specs, the A829 also adds a few audio technologies to help improve the sound of crappy digital MP3 files—and they actually work. They are:
- 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.
My only major complaints about the player is the proprietary connector and the price (falling in a $319.99).
If your budget can make it, check out the Sony Walkman NWZ-A829, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised and filled with joy to be carrying a Walkman once again.
Sorry for the blurry images, didn’t realize it until it was too late.
(Via Gadgetell.)
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