Sony NWZ-A729 16GB Walkman Video MP3 Player

Sony Updated: 2008-02-26
Sony NWZ-A729 16GB Walkman Video MP3 Player

Series Highlights: Black, store up to 3,800 songs, up to 62 hours of video, 2.4" LCD (measured diagonally), upgraded headphones

Run an extra mile to the latest music or watch a funny video to pass the time on a plane. You'll never be far from your multimedia with this sleek 16GB Walkman® Video MP3 player. Enjoy pristine audio quality and watch spectacular full-motion video in portrait or landscape mode. The attractive, slim-line player supports multiple file types and lets you control it all on a high-resolution 2.4" QVGA LCD with intuitive menus and simple operation. Small enough to slip into your pocket, the 16GB built-in memory can store up to 3,800 songs, up to 62 hours of video or hundreds of photographs, offering the widest variety of multimedia entertainment wherever you go. A long-lasting battery is included.

16GB Built-in Memory
Store up to 3,800 Songs or up to 62H of video on your Walkman® video MP3 Player and never be without your entertainment again.

High Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos right on the player using MPEG 4 and M4V profile at 30 frames per second.

Battery Life
With up to 36 hours of audio playback and up to 9.5 hours of video playback you don't have to worry about charging your player.

2.4" QVGA LCD Screen
Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 display.

Portrait and Landscape Mode
Allows for easy viewing of your videos and photos in either a portrait or landscape position.

Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio
Giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music.

MP3/WMA/AAC Audio Codec Support
Supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files downloaded from multiple sources. Also supports non-DRM AAC content, giving you multiple options for downloading music the way you want.

4 Clear Audio Technologies
Utilizes 4 Clear Audio Technologies to reproduce crystal clear, CD-quality audio: o Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music files. o Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion. o Clear Stereo reduces signal leakage from one channel to another. o EX Series headphones deliver deep bass sound from a closed design that's compact, lightweight and comfortable to wear thanks to changeable silicon rubber ear-buds that also help isolate outside sounds.

Time Machine Shuffle
Shuffle play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB®)

Initial Search
Use the first letter of the song, album or artist to easily find the music you are looking for.

MP3 Player: Flash Memory
Clock: Yes
Backlit Color: 2.4" QVGA TFT display (320x240)
Equalizer: 5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2 & Clear Bass
Format(s) Supported: MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, Linear PCM10
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data file, single signal measurement)
Headphone Type: Earbud
Headphone Output(s): 1 (stereo mini jack)
USB Port(s): 1 (22 pin to high-speed USB 2.0 connector6)
Battery Charging (Approx.): USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%)
Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 33 Hours (Music: Approx. 33H7 Video: Approx. 8H8)
Output Power: 5+5mW
JPEG Playback: Normal/Slide Show/Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Interval(Short/Normal/Long) Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.2 file format4
Simulated Surround: VPT: Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix/Karaoke
Format: MPEG 4, M4V
Playback: Mode: Repeat(On/Off), Continuous Playback (On/Off)
Memory Size: 16GB (Built-in)
Operating System: Windows XP, SP2 or newer
Photo Playback: Yes
Dimensions (Approx.): W2" xH3 3/4" xD 3/8" (50.2 x 93.9 x 9.3mm)
Weight (Approx.): 2.1 oz (58g)