Updated 14 Feb, 2012, 6:01 pm IST

Sony Launches Two New Walkman PMPs in India

08 Oct, 2009, 10:07 am IST | Shayne Rana |

Sony India has just expanded its Walkman Video MP3 player family with their latest addition the� NWZ-S540 and the NWZ-E440 series.

The NWZ-S540 series integrates Sony’s new and exclusive Digital Linear Phase Speaker System in its slim and compact frame. Combined with its 2.4-inch LCD screen (240 x 320), the NWZ-S540 player allows users to share their favorite music. Weighing in at just 54g, the NWZ-E440 series features a 2.0-inch LCD screen.

The Digital Linear Phase Speaker System is developed by Sony to enhance sound quality from stereo speakers. The advanced audio technology allows for natural sound reproduction and powerful bass sounds to be amplified in a compact body. With this technology, the new Walkman S540 series and E440 series aims to provide an exceptional audio experience for users who enjoy music on-the-go. Combined with Sony’s unique Clear Audio Technology with Clear Stereo and Clear Bass the new Walkman players should deliver excellent audio experience with crisper, cleaner sounds. We’ll let you know our take after we’ve reviewed them of course.

Both Walkman series feature an extended battery life. The company claims that they can offer users - up to 42 hours of music playback and 6.5 hours of video playback on the NWZ-S540 and up to 30 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback on the NWZ-E440. The new Walkman S540 series features a new Alarm function which allows for users to set a daily ‘wake-up call’. A timer function switches off the Walkman within a set time, which helps to preserve battery life and enable longer hours of audio enjoyment.

Also incorporated are voice and FM recording and multiple codec support for convenient music and video playback. In addition, the included Content Transfer software will transfer files such as music, movies and photos from Windows Explorer, iTunes or even Cyber-shot cameras to the Walkman with its simple drag-and-drop interface. The NWZ-S540 series is bundled with a convenient stand, making it easy to prop up the player instead of holding it when watching videos or recording lectures.

The NWZ S540 series is available in black whereas NWZ–E 440 series is available in funky colors like pink, violet, red and black to zing up the user’s personality. They will be available across all Sony stores and authorized retail partners nationwide. The S540 will be priced at Rs. 6,990 (MRP) for 4GB and the E440 that’s available in 4GB and 8GB models will be priced at Rs. 5,990 and Rs. 6,990 (MRP) respectively.

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