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8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player

Model number:

NWZ-A728BLK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's entertainment to go, with flexible support for multiple file types.

Series Highlights: Black, store up to 1,850 songs, up to 30 hours of video, 2.4" LCD (measured diagonally)

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$ 199 .99

$69.99

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8GB Built-in Memory1

Store up to 1,850 Songs2 or up to 30H of video5 on your Walkman® video MP3 Player and never be without your entertainment again.

2.4" QVGA LCD Screen9

Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 display.

MP3/WMA/AAC Audio Codec Support3

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.

Initial Search

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

Battery Life

With up to 36 hours of audio playback7 and up to 9.5 hours of video playback9 you don't have to worry about charging your player.

Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio3

Giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music.

Time Machine Shuffle11

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

High Quality Video Playback

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

Portrait and Landscape Mode

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

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.

Product Specifications

Capability

  • Clock : Yes (12/24 hour)
  • MP3 Player : Flash Memory

General

  • Backlit Color : White LED backlight
  • Music Storage Capacity (Approx) : 7.30 GB Approximately 8,840,956,416 bytes
  • Recommended Use : Music/Video/Photo

Memory

  • Memory Size : 8GB (Built-in)
  • User Memory Capacity (Approx.) : 7.30 GB

System Requirements

  • Operating System : Windows XP, SP2 or newer

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : W2 1/8" x H3 3/4" xD 3/8" (51.0 x 93.9 x 9.3mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 2.1 oz (58g)

Audio

  • 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)
  • Tuner : No

Convenience Features

  • Multiple Language Display : English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Russian/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Portuguese
  • Search Features : Album/Artist/Genre/Initial Letter/Playlists/Release Year/Song Name

Hardware

  • Display : 2.4-inch TFT Display with white LED backlight, QVGA (240x320 pixels), 262,144 colors.
  • Headphone Type : Earbud
  • Interface : Headphone:Stereo mini-jack WM-PORT:22 pin terminal Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Playback Features

  • Photo Playback : Yes

Video

  • Format : MPEG 4, M4V
  • Playback : Mode: Repeat(On/Off), Continuous Playback (On/Off)

Audio Features

  • Sound Mode : DSEE-Digital Sound Enhancement Engine; Clear Stereo; Dynamic Normalizer
  • Surround Effect : VPT Surround, not applied while playing a video. (Modes: None, Studio, Live, Club, Arena, Matrix, Karaoke)

Display

  • Screen Size : 2.4" TFT Display with white LED backlight (QVGA)

Inputs and Outputs

  • Headphone Output : Yes
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1 (stereo mini jack)
  • USB Port(s) : 1 (22 pin to high-speed USB 2.0 connector6)

Power

  • Battery Charging (Approx) : USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%)
  • Battery Life (Approx) : Up to 36 Hours (Music: Approx. 36H7 Video: Approx. 9.5H8)
  • Output Power : 5+5mW
  • Power Type : Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)

Video Features

  • JPEG Playback : Normal/Slide Show/Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Interval(Short/Normal/Long) Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.2 file format4

In the Box

  • CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools
  • USB Cable (22 pin to USB)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • MDR-EX082 Headphones and long cord
  • Adaptor Plate (for optional 22 pin cradle)

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

  • Portable Speaker

    Portable Speaker

    $29.99

NWZ-A728BLK 5 5 3 3
Great little MP3/MP4 Player This is an great ultra small MP3/MP4 player with excellent sound and a beautifully vivid 2.4 screen for watching videos. This is an good player for adults who prefer a larger typeface for viewing MP3 tag information, and the tag information is pretty comprehensive, showing Artist name, Album title, Song title, as well as a thumbnail of the album being played. It is somewhat limited on the types of video formats supported, but it does support the widely available MP4 and h.264 formats that competitor iPod uses. My only real complaint with the player is that videos cannot be played in random order, and in fact, it seems the order in which videos play will be the order in which they were added to the device. Overall, this is a great player with great build quality, a good solid feel for such a small, thin, lightweight MP3 player. A small drawback is that is uses a proprietary USB cable which if gets lost or broken would be difficult to replace. My only regret is that I got the 8gb version when I should have gotten the 16! It would be nice, though, if future versions included an FM radio, a standard mini-USB connection, and a mini SDHC card slot for adding additional memory to the device. April 17, 2009
Sony does it again!!! This device is awesome, just like all of Sony"s devices. This MP3 is so easy to use. I can hardly log on to the computer, this device was as easy as that.I got it for Christmas and have not put it down I really like music anyway........... December 28, 2008
Excellent buy I was a bit leery about spending so much on something so small. I figured I would have to carry it around in bubble wrap as to not break it. Much to my satisfaction, I do not have to do that, unfortunately it has been dropped and it still runs like it did when I just got it. The controls are easy to understand and the settings are equally as manageable. Anyone looking to buy quality, style, and functionality, you don't have to look any further. I am very satisfied. December 1, 2008
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. User available memory = 7,840,956,416 bytes, because a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

2. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song @ 128 kbps in MP3 format, not including videos or photos. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. For video transfer the approximate recordable times are estimated where only video is transferred to the device. Times may vary depending on the conditions under which the player is used.

3. Not all MP3, WMA and AAC files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protectd AAC-LC files cannot be played back.

4. Some photos cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.

5. Approximate recordable times are estimated where only video is transfered. The time may vary depending on the conditions under which the player is used.

6. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

7. When playing back MP3 files at 128kbps. The times are approximate when all of the Equalizers and the VPT are set to "None", all of the DSEE, the Clear Stereo, Dynamic Normalizer and the New Song Pop Up are set to "Off", and the Type of Screensaver is set to "Blank". Actual battery life may vary based usage patterns, environment and battery condition.

8. When playing back MPEG 4 at 384kbps. The times are approximate when the Brightness of the Common Setting is set to "3". Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns, environment and battery condition.

9. Screen Size is measured diagonally.

10. Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.

11. Information will come from the CDDB Gracenote Database which requires internet connection and may have a fee.

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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