NWZ-B172

The NWZ-B172 is the 2 GB entry-level model in Sony's B Series. It supports MP3 and WMA playback with a basic LCD display for track information and a lithium-ion battery rated for 18 hours. Direct USB connection managed transfers and ZAPPIN offers quick track previewing.

The B172 keeps the late budget B formula intact while sharpening the design language just enough to keep the branch from feeling anonymous. It is still a very direct kind of Walkman , simple transfer, compact body, quick use, minimal friction , but it carries itself with slightly more confidence than some of the older models. Sony was much better at making budget players feel considered by then.