Network Media Player With Storage

New Compact Design fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse 256MB BUILT IN MEMORY WITH MAGICGATE MEMORY STICK DUO EXPANSION SLOT provides up to 12 hours of music enjoyment and the expansion slot allows additional storage EXPANDABLE MEMORY USING MAGICGATE MEMORY STICK DUO TECHNOLOGY expansion slot allows you to take along additional music. The optional MagicGate Memory Stick Duo media is offered in 64MB and 128MB capacity transfer internet downloads and recordings between your CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment connects to usb port for high-speed data transfer on a PC for "Plug and Play" connection and high-speed data transfer USB CRADLE FOR PC CONNECTION AND RECHARGING connects unit directly to PC and recharges the internal battery by simply placing the Network Walkman player in the USB cradle when cradle is powered by supplied AC adaptor Plays Back in ATRAC3 audio, Suppo

Brand: Sony Model: NWMS70D Dimensions: .12 pounds Compact Design fits comfortably into your palm, pocket, or purse 256 MB built-in memory (up to 12 hours' storage) with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo expansion slot Plays MP3, WMA, WAV, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3plus media formats Fast USB connection; includes music management software for compiling and transferring custom playlists Includes headphones and USB recharging cradle

Whether you're commuting, working out, or just out for a walk and a little solitude, Sony's NW-MS70D Network Walkman digital music player is perfect for listening to digital music on the go. Small enough to carry in a hand, pocket, or purse, this titanium-finished device comes with 256 MB of embedded memory so you can store up to 12 hours of favorite music (encoded at lowest resolution). If you want the same amount of music at higher resolution or simply more music, no sweat--the NW-MS70D offers a Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo expansion slot for an additional 64 or 128 MB of memory (Memory Stick not included). The NW-MS70D plays MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and WAV files, as well as Sony's own ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus audio files, which deliver listenable quality at bit rates as low as 48 kbps. The player comes with music-management software for creating music mixes and transferring them from your PC at super-fast speeds through a plug-and-play USB connection. A supplied USB recharging cradle connects directly to your PC. "Easy Skip" group/folder functionality fosters easy navigation between multiple file folders transferred from original playlists. Sony's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) conserves batteries and guards hearing by capping listening level, while a backlit LCD shows track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, an audio-frequency spectrum analyzer, play mode, bass setting, AVLS setting, and remaining battery life. The unit's skip-proof design uses no moving parts, so music will play smoothly right through your most energetic activities. Its embedded rechargeable Ni-MH battery provides up to 33 hours of continuous playback (when playing ATRAC3 files) and can be charged in the supplied charging stand and AC adapter. Sony's NW-MS70D Network Walkman digital music player is the latest solution from Sony for listening to digital music on the go. Small enough to carry in your pocket or purse, this titanium device comes equipped with 256MB of embedded memory allowing you to store 178 songs. The internal battery provides up to 33 hours of continuous playback (ATRAC3 playback), and the Magic Gate Memory Stick duo expansion slot allows you to take along even more music! The NW-MS70D also plays back ATRAC3 Audio, supports MP3, WMA, and WAV, and is supplied with music management software for creating music mixes for transfer at super fast speed. Plus, our skip-proof design (no moving parts) keeps your music playing smoothly despite your active lifestyle. Take your digital music to go with the NW-MS70D. Features:   New Compact Design fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse 256MB Built-In Memory with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Expansion Slot provides up to 12 hours of music enjoyment and the expansion slot allows additional storage Expandable Memory Using MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Technology expansion slot allows you to take along additional music. The optional MagicGate Memory Stick Duo media is offered in 64MB and 128MB capacity Transfer Internet Downloads and Recordings between your CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment Connects to USB Port for High-Speed Data Transfer on a PC for "Plug and Play" connection and high-speed data transfer USB Cradle for PC Connection and Recharging connects unit directly to PC and recharges the internal battery by simply placing the Network Walkman player in the USB cradle when cradle is powered by supplied AC adapter Plays Back in ATRAC3 audio, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP3, WMA, WAV) Music Management Software supplied to manage and store your digital music files, make custom playlists, and transfer music directly to your Network Walkman player Backlit LCD Display with 4 modes depending on the mode chosen, display will feature track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play mode and bass/AVLS/battery life indicator Internal Battery Provides up to 33 Hours Continuous Playback (ATRAC3 Playback) and can be charged in the supplied charging stand and AC adapter Skip-Proof Design with no moving parts for uninterrupted playback even while carrying the Network Walkman player during active uses "Easy Skip" Group/Folder Function allows for easy navigation between multiple file folders transferred from playlist Outputs: Headphone (stereo mini jack) Input: USB Cradle Connector Power Requirements: Embedded rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Battery Life (Approx.): ATRAC3plus Playback: 28 Hours with Embedded Ni-MH Battery, ATRAC3 Playback: 33 Hours with Embedded Ni-MH Battery Color: Silver Dimensions (W x H x D): 1-1/2" x 2" x 3/4" (36.4 x 48.5 x 18 mm) Weight: 2 oz (54 g) Supplied Accessories: SonicStage Ver 1.5 CD-Rom, Headphones, Headphone Extension Cord, Neck Strap, Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, USB Cradle, AC Power Adapter

Most helpful customer reviews 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Great Network Walkman - Terrible Software By Tokyo-B I really like this walkman - especially the small size, large memory, and long battery life. I use it almost every day on the long commute to work, or when I'm in the gym. So why only 4/5? The styling looks cool, but the whole unit would be smaller if the "hold" mechanism was smaller. Also, I find the "jog dial" thing that you use to change tracks sometimes sticks and doesn't feel very robust. In addition, the music management software - Sonic Stage - is really poor.(3 months later)No, I take that back. The Sonic Stage software is terrible - it has the usability and reliability of a 2nd year computer science project. Sony's software support is equally bad: expect 3 week turnaround times on questions or problems.It's a shame - nice device, let down by appalling software. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Complete waste of money...or so I thought [edit] By anonymous I used to be a loyal Sony customer...until I recently had issues with both of my Sony DVD players and my VAIO desktop (Sony support SUCKS). I am also now mortified that I spent $300 on this "MP3 player."As other reviewers mentioned, this thing doesn't play MP3s. You have to use the ATRAC3 format, which is fine I guess--if you don't mind having 2 copies of every song on your computer so you can use a normal MP3 format on other devices. And yes, the SonicStage software has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. It's junk, bottom line.The size and weight of the player is great, but the shape is weird. I used to use the Sony NW-MS9 (which was OK but the batteries were horrible and inconsistent), and it had a perfect shape to hold in my hand. This one is kind of square, and the big bar for the "hold" function is just ridiculous. I have not had it stay in the hold position one single time after putting it in my gym bag. And now after about 6 months of use the bar is getting loose and makes it feel really flimsy.Another thing about Sony Network Walkmans in general that stinks is that they don't make belt clips for them. The only place I use these players is at the gym, and I don't have pockets in my workout gear. So I end up stuffing the thing in my waistband when I need both hands, and since this one has an odd shape it doesn't stay put very well. Sony included a necklace-type thing to go with it, but personally I think it's totally lame. I don't want that plastic rubbing on my neck when I'm working out, and if I'm jogging forget it...who would want that thing slapping on their chest constantly?The player has 256MB of internal memory, which works out to be 8 to 10 CD's worth. That's OK for the gym, but when I do decide to switch out the songs it takes way too long for everything to transfer. And the memory stick slot is for a 'memory stick duo,' so of course all of the other standard memory sticks that I bought for other Sony products are useless now.The one thing about this product that I can say is flawless is the batteries. I use it 3-4 hours per week at the gym and I think I charge it less than once a month. For $300 though, one would hope for more "pros" than that. I'm replacing this thing with an iPod next week![edit]OK...so the grass is not greener with the iPod. I have never owned an MP3 player other than Sony...and there are some good features to the Sony that I did not realize until I used another brand: 1) You can do just about everything you need to without having to look at it. I really like the fact that you can switch between albums, not just songs...and it's very easy to do so without having to watch what you're doing. On the iPod you can just hit the forward button 15 times to get to the next album, or you have to look at it and backup a couple menus to switch. Very cumbersome when you're on the treadmill or something.2) The sound quality is not bad at all, and you can set the EQ to where you want it. The iPod