Sony Walkman X-Series Pricing and FULL Specification

$299 for the 16GB model, and
$399 for the 32GB model in the USA

Capacity		32GB/16GB
Memory		Flash
Use		Music / Video / Photo / FM / Podcast / Internet Browser / YouTube™
Supported File Formats
Music
Audio Formats (Codec)	MP3	Media file format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*1: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
	WMA	Media file format: ASF File extension: .wma Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*1 : 44.1 kHz - Compatible with WM-DRM 10
	AAC-LC*2	Media file format: MP4 File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*3 Sampling frequency*1: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
	Linear PCM	Media file format: Wave-Riff File extension: .wav Bit rate: 1411 kbps Sampling frequency*1: 44.1 kHz
Video
Video Formats (Codec)	AVC(H.264/AVC)	Media file format: MP4, "Memory Stick" video format File extension: .mp4, .m4v Profile: Baseline Profile Level: up to 1.3 Bit rate: up to 768 kbps Frame rate: up to 30 fps Resolution: up to QVGA (320 x 240)
	MPEG-4	Media file format: MP4, "Memory Stick" video format File extension: .mp4, .m4v Profile: Simple Profile Bit rate: up to 2,500 kbps Frame rate : up to 30 fps Resolution: up to QVGA (320 x 240)
	Windows Media Video 9	Media file format: ASF File extension: .wmv Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile Bit rate: Simple: max. 1700 kbps, Main: max. 5000 kbps Frame rate: up to 30 fps Resolution: Simple: up to 480 x 270, Main: up to QVGA (320 x 240)
Audio Formats (Codec)	AAC-LC (for AVC, MPEG-4)	Channel number : up to 2 channels Sampling frequency*1 : 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate : up to 288kbps/channel
	WMA (for Windows Media Video 9)	Bit rate: 32 to 192kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*1 : 44.1kHz
Video File Size		Max. 2GB
Number of videos		Max. 2,000
Photo*4
Photo Format (Codec)	JPEG	Media file format: compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of pixels: max. 4096 x 4096 pixels
Number of photos		Max. 2,000
Podcast*5
Supported File Formats	Music	same as above "Music" supported format
	Video	same as above "Video" supported format
Number of files		Max. 20,000
Target Folder in Drag and Drop
Music		Playable files: within 8th layer in ‘MUSIC’ folder
Video		Playable files: within 8th layer in ‘VIDEO’ folder
Photo		Playable files: within 8th layer in ‘PICTURE’, ‘PICTURES’ and ‘DCIM’ folders
Podcast		Playable files: 2nd level in ‘PODCASTS’ folder*5
Features
Display		3-inch, OLED colour display, WQVGA(432 x 240 Pixels), 262,144 colours
PC Connection		Hi-Speed USB, WM-PORT(22pin)
Capacity	CE7,CE7/2,CEW, CEV, CA,MX3,E,CN, TW	29.6GB
Music Searching Methods		All Songs / Album / Artist / Genre / Release Year / Playlists / Folder
Index Initial Search		All Songs / Album / Artist
Music Play Mode		Normal / Repeat / Shuffle / Shuffle & Repeat / Repeat 1 Song Playback Range Selection (All Range / Selected Range) (Intelligent Shuffle (Time Machine Shuffle / Shuffle All) is not supported)
Video Play Mode		Normal (Continuous Playback is not supported)
Scene Scroll		Yes
Photo Play Mode		Normal (Flick Operation and Slide Show are not supported)
Podcast Play Mode		Normal (Continuous Playback is not supported)
CD Cover Art Display		Searching / Now Playing / Album Scroll
Audio Digital Amplifier		S-master
Digital Clear Audio		S-master / Digital Noise Cancelling / DSEE / Clear Stereo / Clear Bass / EX Headphone
Digital Noise Cancelling		NC Environment: Bus/Train, Airplane, Office Input mode: Normal, External Input, Quiet Mode
Total Noise Suppression Ratio*8		Approx. 17dB*9
Sound Effects (Available for Music Playback Only)		DSEE (On / Off) 5 Band Equalizer (Heavy / Pop / Jazz / Unique / Custom 1 / Custom 2) & Clear Bass VPT (Studio / Live / Club / Arena / Matrix / Karaoke) Clear Stereo (On / Off) Dynamic Normaliser (On / Off)
Menu Language		English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Russian / Japanese / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Portuguese *”E” and “MX3” destination: Japanese drop
Wallpaper Settings		Yes (User Setting)
FM Tuner	FM Frequency Range	87.5 to 108.0 MHz
	IF (FM)	128 kHz
	Antenna	Headphone cord antenna
WiFi	Standard	IEEE 802.11b/g
	Communication Range*10	Approx. 160ft (50m)
	Frequency Band	2.4GHz Band (2.400GHz～2.483GHz)
	Security	WEP/WPA/WPA2
	Application	Internet Browser*11, YouTube™, Podcast Direct Download
	Internet Browser	NetFront Browser for Walkman
	Wireless LAN Service	Yes
Touch Panel		Yes
Firmware		Upgradable
Power Source		Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
Charging Time		USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80%)
Continuous Playback Time		Music: approx. 33 hours*5, Video: approx. 9 hours*6
Interface		Headphone: Stereo mini-jack WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Headphone		MDR-NC020 (105cm) New Plug Type
Maximum Power Output 16ohms/mW		5+5mW
Frequency Response		20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
Dimensions (W x H x D)		Approx. 52 x 96.5 x 9.8 mm (excluding projecting parts)
Dimensions (W x H x D)		Approx. 52.5 x 97.4 x 10.5 mm
Mass		Approx. 98g
Supplied Accessories		CD-ROM ("Windows Media Player 11", "Media Manager for Walkman", "Content Transfer", "Operation Guide"), Headphones, Ear Buds (S/M/L), Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Attachment, Audio Input Cable, Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use (single/dual)
System Requirements		Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems: - Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Vista® Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista® Business (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista® Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) ※Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft®　 ※Excluding Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition ※Excluding 64-bit OS versions for use with PC application software "Media Manager for Walkman" CPU: - Pentium® 4 1.0 GHz or higher - RAM: 512MB or more - Hard Disk Drive: 380MB or more of available space - Display: ~Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels or higher (recommended 1,024 x 768 or higher) ~Colours: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended) - CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) - To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. - Sound board - USB port ( Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime® 7.3 (supplied), Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Windows Media Player 10 or 11, DirectX9.0 are required. (Windows Media Player 11 is recommended. Some computers with Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping). Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher has to be installed. Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to visit the web site. We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements. Not supported by the following environments: - Personally constructed computers or operating systems - An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment - Macintosh

*1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
*2 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
*3 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency
*4 Some photo files cannot be played back depending on their file formats.
*5 Photo contents are not supported.
*6 When playing MP3 at 128kbps; the time are approximated when all of the Equalizer and the VPT are set to "None", all of the Noise Cancelling function, the DSEE, the Clear Stereo, the Dynamic Normaliser and Wireless LAN Function are set to “Off”.
*7 When playing MPEG-4 at 384kbps; the time are approximated when the Brightness of the Common Setting is set to "3", all of the Noise Cancelling function and Wireless LAN Function are set to “Off”.
*8 Under the Sony measurement standard
*9 Equivalent to approx. 98.0% reduction of energy of sound compared with not wearing headphones. (NC Environment: Airplane)
*10 The communication range may vary depending on conditions of use and settings
*11 Contents may not be shown properly depending on the web site. The device is not able to show flash contents or download contents from web site.