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Sony’s nano-sized player aims to blast Apple out of its, er, tree by combining the twin cannons of video playback and Bluetooth technology.So is it successful? Very nearly. It’s certainly a more-than-capable nano substitute. That 2.4-inch, 320×240-pixe...
Wireless headphones. Extremely long battery life. Great (if small) screen.
The headphones can cut out on occasion.
The Sony NWZ-A826K takes it to its rivals with the twin cannons of music/video-playing and wireless headphones. Awesome...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2011-10-04 08:24:09
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The Sony NWZ-A826K is 4GB media player supporting MP3, AAC, PCM, WMA, H.264 and MPEG-4 files. It has 2.4-inch, 320x240-pixel screen and Bluetooth pairing. Measures 94x50x9mm and weighs 58g. The goodThe last time anyone sent news by cable was around the...
The last time anyone sent news by cable was around the time of the Suez Crisis, so why are we still using outdated wire-based technology to enjoy our digital tunes? Sony snips the sonic apron strings with a bang up-to-date Bluetooth Walkman that can strea...
The headphones’ 11-hour battery life can’t rival the monstrous day and a half of audio playback from the A826 itself – and they’re actually heavier (65g) than the player itself. The headphones can occasionally cut out, especially w...
Whether blocking out a noisy bus journey or showing a razor-sharp vid on the train, the lack of headphone cables makes the A826K one of the smoothest commuters around – and that’s before you factor in the top sound quality and socket-shunning...
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Round-up Yes, the news is dominated by this week's revamped iPods, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of other good media players out there. Put off the colourful Nano, or the shiny Touch? Then here are ten of the best alternatives. Counting dow...
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T3.com Updated: 2011-10-04 08:24:20
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High price + small memory = slim chances. Or so you might think. The Sony grabs a fistful of your dollars, but the payback is a player that is a joy to own, use, fondle or, indeed, stick under Madonnas pillow. Oh, one thing, the bundled Bluetooth ca...
Brilliant sound, Sharp images, Usability...
High price, Low memory, Rubbish Bluetooth headphones...
Itll cost you, but for those who want the best sound and vision, the Sony is the one...
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Sony Walkman MP3 test O n May 8th, 1946, Sony was founded by Masaru Ibuka and his friend Akio Morita. The company started under the name of Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering. With just 20 staff members they were able to bring a taperecorder on the m...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-04 08:24:26
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Get the wow factor without the wires. A real rival to Apples iPod nano. The iPod may dominate the MP3 player market, but it pays to shop around. Sonys latest Walkman is every bit as stylish, admittedly in a more hi-fi component way, and has compara...
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Historically, Sony's Walkman brand has given birth to some sensational audio products. Can its latest offering keep up the good work?The NWZ-A826 is Sony's new 4GB entry-level Walkman. Compared to its predecessor, it's slimmer and boasts a more attract...
Excellent sound quality, builtin Bluetooth, easy to use...
Price: transferring video can be a pain, supplied headphones sound mediocre...
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This Sony NWZ-A826 ranks among the best portable digital media players in terms of audio quality. Clocking in at £139, Sonys 4GB Walkman isnt cheap – if you take the iPod nano route, you can get twice that capacity for £10 less. So what do you ge...
The Sony NWZ-A826 is an excellent example of a multimedia player, one that looks good and benefits superbly from Bluetooth technology. Getting just 4GB capacity for ?139 is rather galling, however. David Price...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-10-04 08:24:45
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The Sony NWZ-A826 succeeds the NWZ-A81* series. Taking advantage of the true success of the latter, Sony launches this version with various improvements. The new player is lighter and now equipped with a minimum memory of 4 GB (versus 2 GB for the pr...
Audio quality, Design, Included headphones, Autonomy, Bluetooth...
No carry pouch, Video compatibility, Glossy screen, No FM tuner, Sony exclusive connection...
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It might not have the simple lines of the iPod, but Sony's new Walkman is every bit as stylish as the manufacturer's TVs and hi-fi components. The black brushed-metal back is as resilient as it is attractive, and the glossy screen is wonderfully vivid...
The player itself is stylish and thin, but the major innovation is let down by shoddy design...
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Video review: An audiophile-friendly MP3 player that also happens to do a neat line in video. At a lower price itd certainly receive five stars...
Possibly the best-sounding player available. Simple, fast and intuitive to use. Good screen...
Price. Bluetooth isn’t for everyone. Not the nicest-looking player...
An audiophile-friendly MP3 player that also happens to do a neat line in video. At a lower price itd certainly receive five stars...
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