NW-HD5 Network WALKMAN announced by Sony

Latest Hard Disk Network WALKMAN features ultra compact size, innovative interface and massive 40 hours battery life.

The new Sony NW-HD5 (NWHD5) 20GB hard disk digital music player delivers a staggering 40 hours [1] playback on one battery charge and carries up to 13,000 tracks[2]. The Sony NW-HD5 also features the most innovative interface yet seen on a portable music device and comes in stylish colours of black, silver, and red.

NW-HD5: Formats Supported

The Sony NW-HD5 offers full support for playback of MP3 and ATRAC3Plus digital audio tracks.  

WMA / WAV files are supported via transcoding to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus. (except Digital Rights Managed WMA files.

NW-HD5: Intelligent "follow turn" display

A seven-line large LED window with bright backlight combined with the novel concept of the "follow turn" feature of the display, delivers real intuitive operation.  The display graphics shift and change position depending on how users hold the NW-HD5 Network WALKMAN to provide smooth visibility.  This 'follow turn' feature uses G-Sensor technology to automatically detect the horizontal or vertical position of the device and consequently changes the position of the display graphics as well as that of the function buttons.

Sony NW-HD5 has Amazing Battery Life

Sony's renowned Stamina battery life provides almost two days of continuous playback. The battery is replaceable and easily accessible from high street stores and can be replaced by users without the need for a visit to a service centre.

All this power comes in a tiny package: the Sony NW-HD5 weighs just 125g and the aluminium encased Network Walkman fits neatly in the palm of your hand.

"We're raising the stakes again in the digital music player market," said David Andrews, Group Product Manager for Personal Audio. "The stunning new 'follow turn' feature, 40 hours battery life, incredibly compact design, and to top it off, very affordable pricing, make the new Sony NW-HD5 Network WALKMAN an irresistible proposition for users who seek a quality digital music player."

The Sony NW-HD5 Network WALKMAN also comes in a limited edition 30Gb version which can hold up to 20,000 tracks and will be available in silver, with black buttons.

Quality headphones, AC adapter and a USB cable are included in the NW-HD5.

The bundled SonicStage 3.1 music management software converts and manages music from CDs in both ATRAC3plus and MP3, and provides seamless access to the "CONNECT" Online Music Store's catalogue of more than 600,000 tracks and albums.

The NW-HD5 will be available in May 2005.

[1] & [2] When playing ATRAC3Plus 48kbps.