Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with Built-in Bluetooth (Black)

Reviews Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with Built-in Bluetooth (Black)

Products by : Sony

Model : NWZA829BLK

Rating Reviews : 5.0

I usually don't review things but I love this mp3 player. I think nycebo pretty much sums up the good. I bought the 16GB in July for 0 through Amazon Prime. It was more than I wanted to spend to replace my 3 year old Dell Jukebox 30GB but now I wish I'd saved a lot of frustration with syncing the Dell and it's slow hard drive and bought a Sony a long time ago. My only complaint is it comes with just a USB cable so you have to have a computer to charge it unless you buy the power adapter (which was not available when I bought mine) or something like the MusicPower Duet Two-USB Port AC Charger. I use the Sony plugged into my car stereo with the volume turned up about 2/3 of the way and the batteries still last forever. It has a lot of different audio settings but even on the default settings it still sounds almost as good as a CD on my 8 speaker stereo. It plays Napster files but does not sync well with the Napster software so I recommend using Windows Media Player.

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Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with Built-in Bluetooth (Black) Details

• 16 GB Flash memory for up to 3,800 songs or up to 62 hours of video
• Battery provides up to 36 hours of audio playback and up to 9.5 hours of video playback
• Enjoy photos and videos in both portrait and landscape mode on the 2.4-inch 320 x 240 QVGA LCD
• Supports MP3/WMA DRM and non-DRM/AAC audio codecs
• Bluetooth connectivity offers wireless freedom when paired Bluetooth-enabled headphones

Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with Built-in Bluetooth (Black) Description

Sony’s NWZ-A829 Has Built-in Bluetoot Connectivity --- Allows you to stream music wirelessly from your Walkman Player to other Bluetooth enabled devices. Walkman MP3 player’s svelte design houses a gorgeous 2.4” QVGA LCD display that makes your audio and video entertainment come alive. The compact digital music player’s 16GB storage capacity and easy-to-use menus let you store and quickly find up to 4,000 of your favorite digital music tracks, hours of high quality video, or hundreds of photographs. An extra long 36 hour battery life means the fun will last as long as you do, while Sony Clear Audio technologies and the supplied EX Series headphones help ensure you enjoy superior CD-quality audio clarity, even when listening to external audio sources.

Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with Built-in Bluetooth (Black) Complete

Now you have the option of listening to pristine audio without wires. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity, this 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 player offers you wireless freedom when paired Bluetooth-enabled headphones. And if you want to watch video, a high-resolution 2.4-inch QVGA LCD beautifully presents them in portrait or landscape mode. The sleek, slim-line player also supports multiple file types so you're not locked into one format. Small enough to slip into your pocket, the 16 GB built-in memory can store up to 3,800 songs, up to 62 hours of video, or hundreds of photographs, offering a great variety of multimedia entertainment wherever you go.

Enjoy pristine audio quality and watch spectacular full-motion video in portrait or landscape mode, along with the wireless freedom of Bluetooth.

A great variety of multimedia entertainment at your fingertips.

Less than a half-inch deep and small enough to slip in your pocket.

True Blue
The Walkman's built-in Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream music wirelessly from your Walkman Player to other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

High-Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos--up to up to 62 hours of them--right on the player using MPEG 4 and M4V profile at 30 frames per second. Easily view your movies, photos, and music information on the high-quality 320 x 240 display, which allows for easy viewing in either a portrait or landscape position.

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 running out of entertainment.

Compatibility
The Walkman is compatible with secure Windows Media Audio, giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music. It supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files downloaded from multiple sources. The Walkman also supports non-DRM AAC content, giving you multiple options for downloading music the way you want.

Clear Audio Technologies
Utilizing four Clear Audio Technologies, the Walkman reproduces crystal clear, CD-quality audio:

• 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.
• EX Series headphones deliver deep bass sound from a closed design that's compact, lightweight, and comfortable to wear, thanks to changeable silicon rubber earbuds that also help isolate outside sounds.

Time Machine Shuffle
The shuffle feature lets you play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB.) Or, use the first letter of the song, album, or artist to easily find the music you want.

What's in the Box
Sony 16 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with Built-in Bluetooth (Black), USB Cable (22 pin to USB), MDR-EX082 Headphones and long cord, CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools, Quick Start Guide, Adapter Plate (for optional 22 pin cradle)

Customer Reviews

Bluetooth not so good - Julio Lebron - Rock Hill, SC USA
I bought the Sony Walkman NWZ-A828, a month ago so I could listen to audiobooks while exercizing. I wanted to get away from the wired headset on my IPod, and this was Consumer Reports recommended. The only flaw in this player, and from my point of view a major one; the max range of the bluetooth transmitter in the player is 3 to 4 feet! Thats unobstructed! Placing the player in my left chest pocket causes drop outs, and the same goes if I drop it in my right hand pants pocket. I verified it's the transmitter, and not the head phones, by pairing it with the bluetooth earpiece from my cell phone, which I do use at ranges up to 15 feet from my phone!


Sounds excellent - Navid Furutan -
I bought it for the bluetooth feature, but have yet to use it!
Price a bit high, but the SQ is excellent.


A Good Pick - T. Schiel - Denver, CO USA
This is my first portable mp3 player...I spent weeks studying players and reading reviews all over the web before I settled on this little beauty and I'm thoroughly pleased. The controls are very intuitive and easy, the sound is terrific (with my elderly bulky, clumsy stereo headphones.) The bluetooth headset doesn't fit me properly and I don't like neck bands so I have a DJ style bluetooth set on order, but it works just fine. Walking around without wires is great. Syncing with WMP 11 is a snap, software supplied is not needed. I'm retired now and walking my dogs with music accompanying me is so pleasant. Who needs an iPod...my grandkids are a bit jealous because this sounds better than their Nanos.


Great bluetooth player, no wires, great stereo car interface - Ralph de Leon - Littlerock, CA USA
This unit has some great features:

1. Bluetooth streaming is easy to use and very convenient. Wireless headset is very cool, never had a need to use the xlnt earbuds supplied with unit

2. Xlnt sound quality, there is is a myriad of options to for sound equalization and other audio options.

3. Very good interoperability with cell phone, when used as a stereo headset with a bluetooth phone will cut off music to answer phone and then start music after call. Supplied bluetooth headset can be used as replacement headset for phone.

4. Great interface with bluetooth car stereo. Streams effortlessly with no problems with properly equipped stereo.

5. Very nice form factor, built solid and is small enough to easily fit in shirt pocket.

Down Side
Proprietary usb interface can be a pain if it gets lost.

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