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Walkman Bean™ MP3 Player

Model number: NW-E305BLUE

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$89.95

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512MB1 Built-In Memory

which stores 345 songs2 on the device.

1-Line Organic Electroluminescence Display (Displays Song Title, Length, Battery Indicator and much more)

Display offers a wide viewing angle, high quality display with a unique look. View information about the music, settings or time/calendar in any lighting condition.

Up to 50 Hours4 of Playback Life with Rechargeable Embedded Battery

Internal battery provides up to 50 hours of continuous playback on each charge.

Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and CD Recordings

between your CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment.

USB Connection Support Cable

USB extension cable allows an easy connection option for those with desktops or hard to reach USB ports.

SonicStage® Music Management Software

Users can manage their music; create playlists, burn CDs, import digital music files, and easily transfer music to their Walkman® MP3 Players with Sony's SonicStage 3.28 Music Management Software.

Ergonomic Design for Use in Both Left and Right Hands:

Control design and screen orientation can accommodate both left and right handed users for maximum flexibility

Built-In USB Connector

Connects directly to your PC for charging and transferring without the need to carry an additional cable. Accessory extension cable supplied to support compatibility with USB equipped Desktop or Notebook PC.

WMA6 and WAV Playback and Support

Support playback of WMA and WAV audio formats to Walkman® device. Perfect for a user who has a large collection of audio on their PC which was ripped from personal CDs. This allows transfer of audio downloads, imports and self recorded tracks.

USB 2.0 Compatible7

USB (Universal Serial Bus) provides super fast and easy transfer of audio files from computer to hard drive and flash players.

Multi Language Display

Displays encoded text in English and foreign languages that can include the artist name, disc name, and/or track name.

Built in FM Tuner

Provides accurate tuning of FM stereo radio stations. Presents allow the user to skip directly to the most listened to stations.

Quick Battery Charge3

A three minute charge will provide up to three hours of playback.

Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats

For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to store and play back their collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just getting into digital music and downloading, Sony's ATRAC® format provides higher sound quality with smaller sizes than many competing formats. This enables the user to store more music and have longer listening times.

Skip Proof Design-No Moving Parts

for uninterrupted playback even while carrying the Walkman® MP3 Player during active uses.

Connects to USB Port for High Speed Data Transfer

After mixes have been created in the jukebox, they are easily transferred at high speed to the device.

Compatible with the Connect™ Music Store

Offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Connect Sets and live radio, make this a choice destination for customers looking to expand their music collection. It's easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose from top hits and tracks from independent artists.

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Product Specifications

Power

  • Battery Charging (Approx.) : Quick battery charge (3 min charge = 3 hrs playback)
  • Battery Indicator : Yes
  • Battery Life (Approx.) : Up to 50 Hours (playback with embedded lithium ion battery)
  • Power Requirements : Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery or USB power

Capability

  • Clock : Yes
  • MP3 Player : Flash Memory
  • Radio : FM

Memory

  • Memory Size : 512 MB (Built-In)

Convenience

  • Automatic Shut-off : Yes
  • Menu Options : Jog Shuttle
  • Portability : Strap Hole

General

  • Data Transfer Rate : Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • Design : Ergonomic, Ultra Compact, for right or left hand use
  • Music Storage Capacity (Approx) : 345 Songs

Inputs and Outputs

  • Headphone Output(s) : 1(Side)
  • USB Port(s) : 1(Side)

Audio

  • AVLS : Yes
  • Antenna System : FM: Headphone Cord Antenna
  • Equalizer : Bass & Treble
  • Format(s) Supported : MP3, ATRAC3®, ATRAC3plus™, WMA, WAV
  • Frequency Range : FM: 87.5-108MHz
  • Sampling Frequency : 44.1 kHz
  • Station Preset(s) : 30 (10 AM, 20 FM)
  • Tuner Type : Digital

Hardware

  • Headphone Type : Earbud

Convenience Features

  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Skip Protection : Yes

Display

  • Technology : 1-Line OEL (Organic Electroluminescence)

In the Box

  • Accessory Extension Cable
  • MDR-E010 Headphones (Bean Style)
  • CD-ROM (SonicStage® 3.2 Software)

Adapters & Cables

  • Audio Connecting Cord

    Audio Connecting Cord

    $5.49

Clip

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Adapters

  • Car FM Stereo Transmitter

    Car FM Stereo Transmitter

    $29.99

  • MiniDisc and Discman® Adapter

    MiniDisc and Discman® Adapter

    $19.99

Audio Cables & Adapters

  • Audio Connecting Cable

    Audio Connecting Cable

    $5.49

Discontinued Models

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. User available memory = 511,016,960 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
  2. Calculated on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC3plus @ 48kbps.
  3. Display must be in super power save mode when playing back in ATRAC3plus @ 105kbps.
  4. Up to 50 hours continuous playback with built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery (fully charged) when playing in ATRAC3 @ 105kbps and normal power save mode. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns.
  5. Supports unsecured files with conversion to ATRAC3 format.
  6. Supports WMA format with conversion to ATRAC3 format. Does not support secure WMA files from music download service.
  7. Not all products with USN 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
  8. Not compatible with Macintosh.

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

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