Sony has again raised the bar in its battle against the iPod with the announcement of the NW-HD5, the latest addition to its Network Walkman series. Sony claims that it's the world's smallest 20Gb player, and with a weight of just 125g and measuring 5.6cm by 8.9cm, they might just be right.
Probably the most notable improvement over its predecessor the NW-HD3, is the removable battery which is now said to last for an incredible 40 hours provided you're listening to music in Sony's proprietary ATRAC format (with MP3 playback it's 30 hours).
Another addition is its 'follow turn' feature, meaning the display is synchronised to your hand movements, flipping from horizontal to vertical depending on your every move. As with its previous incarnations, the player will come with SonicStage music management software (now version 3.1), which will allow access to download tracks from the Sony Connect online store.
The HD5 comes in a choice of red, black or silver and will retail at £199 on its release in May. Sony has also said there will be a limited edition 30Gb version available in silver with black buttons, but a UK release date has yet to be confirmed for this model.
More information can be found at: www.sony.co.uk
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Built-in 20GB or 30GB memory (30GB Silver only)
Sony's unique G-sensor technology protects the internal HDD
Long 30-40 hour battery life that can be charged from USB2 port
Interchangeable battery
Up to 900 CDs of music
Stylish, compact design
Backlit monochrome 128x128 pixel seven-line organic display
Native ATRAC3 Plus, ATRAC3, MP3 playback
WMA, WAV file management through conversion to ATRAC
Magnesium alloy body case
Includes SonicStage 3.1 Jukebox software, headphones, USB cable, pouch
G sensor prevents hard disc damage with impact-resistant damper
Hi-speed USB compatible. Fast transfer of track data
VPT Acoustic Engine. 6-band sound equalizer
Mode button and search key for fast and easy search of desired tracks
Dual-use as a PC external storage device
No skipping. A data memory of up to 25 minutes to deliver skip-free performance in most conditions
Red, Black or Silver (30GB silver with black buttons)
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