Sony unveils slimmest Walkman yet -- powered by Android 4.0
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Just when you think the Walkman has finally faded into the annuals of obscurity with the Twitter Peek, Sony finds a way to refresh the formula. Sony recently unveiled a slew of new Walkmen including the Sony F800 Walkman which will ship with Android 4.0.
According to the press release, the PMP will feature a 3.5-inch touchscreen and a dual-core Nvidia processor. In terms of storage, users can choose between a 16GB or 32GB model. There are a number of preinstalled apps including a media gallery, email and apps. Users can download additional apps via Google Play. The F800 will also be equipped with Sony's S-Master MX Digital Amplifier and the five Clear Audio technologies that should deliver crisp highs and deep bass. The F800 will also be Bluetooth-compatible allowing it to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as speakers and headphones.
Music lovers looking for a device with a thinner profile should check out the Sony Walkman E470 which is only 0.27 inches thick. The Onboard E470 will have a 2.0-inch LCD display. There will be three storage options (4GB, 8GB and 16GB) Onboard features include karaoke mode and synchronized lyrics. Sony's also included a few games including "Suduko," "Tetris" and "Puyo Pop Fever" to bump up the multimedia content.
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The F800 and the E470 will go on sale in August, just in time for back to school shopping. The 16GB F800 will retail for $269.99 while the 32GB version will cost $299.99. The 4GB, 8GB and 16GB E470 will retail for $79.99, $89.99 and $109.99 respectively.