Greater attention went to sound fidelity and targeted features while the broader market consolidated around smartphones. Designs reflected a growing confidence that dedicated players still had a distinct role for serious listeners.
NW-S764
The NW-S764 is a Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman part of the 9th generation S series. It has 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S764/NI
The NW-S764/NI is a color variation model part of the 9th generation S series. It features 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV audio playback formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S764BT
The NW-S764BT is a Bluetooth headphone-included model part of the 9th generation S series. It features 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV audio playback formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S764K
The NW-S764K is a Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman with a built-in speaker, part of the 9th generation S series. It has 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S764K/NI
The NW-S764K/NI is a color variation of the speaker-equipped model part of the 9th generation S series. It features 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S765
The NW-S765 is a high-capacity Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman part of the 9th generation S series. It features 16GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S765K
The NW-S765K is a Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman with a built-in speaker, part of the 9th generation S series. It has 16GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S766
The NW-S766 is the largest capacity Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman part of the 9th generation S series. It features 32GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a 240x320 TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-A865
The NW-A865 is a 7th generation A-series Network Walkman featuring touch panel operation. It newly incorporates Bluetooth functionality and has 16GB of internal storage. It supports audio playback in ATRAC, MP3, WMA, and AAC formats, and also supports video and photo playback. It offers approximately 36 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery and features S-Master MX and Bluetooth functionality. This unit employs a self-contained configuration using its internal storage.
NW-A866
The NW-A866 is a 32GB model part of the 7th generation A series. It inherits the 7th generation design with touch panel operation and Bluetooth functionality. It has 32GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in ATRAC, MP3, WMA, and AAC formats. It supports video and photo playback and has a lithium-ion battery that provides approximately 36 hours of operation. It is equipped with S-Master MX and Bluetooth functionality.
NW-A867
The NW-A867 is a 64GB model part of the 7th generation A series. It features 64GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in ATRAC, MP3, WMA, and AAC formats. It supports video and photo playback and offers approximately 36 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery. It features touch operation, Bluetooth, and S-Master MX. This device employs a self-contained configuration that utilizes internal storage.
NW-A867/VI
The NW-A867/VI is a color variation of the 64GB model part of the 7th generation A series. It inherits the 7th generation configuration with touch panel operation and Bluetooth functionality. It has 64GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in ATRAC, MP3, WMA, and AAC formats. It supports video and photo playback and has a lithium-ion battery that provides approximately 36 hours of operation. It features touch operation, Bluetooth, and S-Master MX. This unit employs a self-contained configuration that uses internal storage.
NW-Z1050
The NW-Z1050 is an entry-level model part of the Z series. It features 16GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, AAC, WMA, Linear PCM, and HE-AAC formats. It has an 800x480 TFT display and can play continuously for approximately 20 hours. It includes features such as voice recording, FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, touch operation, built-in speaker, WM-PORT connectivity, video and photo playback, S-Master MX, Clear Audio, and DSEE. This unit employs a self-contained configuration that utilizes internal storage.
NW-Z1060
The NW-Z1060 is a mid-capacity model part of the Z series. It has 32GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, AAC, WMA, Linear PCM, and HE-AAC formats. It is equipped with an 800x480 TFT display and can play continuously for approximately 20 hours. It features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, touch operation, built-in speaker, WM-PORT connection, video and photo playback, S-Master MX, Clear Audio, DSEE, and other functions.
NW-Z1070
The NW-Z1070 is the largest capacity model in the Z series. It features 64GB of internal storage and supports MP3, AAC, WMA, Linear PCM, and HE-AAC audio playback formats. It has an 800x480 TFT display and can play continuously for approximately 20 hours. It includes features such as voice recording, FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, noise cancellation, touch operation, built-in speaker, WM-PORT connectivity, video and photo playback, S-Master MX, Clear Audio, and DSEE.
NWD-W263
The NWD-W263 is a high-capacity wearable configuration model part of the W series. It features 4GB of internal storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback formats. It supports approximately 11 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery and has the ZAPPIN function. It is a self-contained configuration using internal storage and does not require external media.
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