Compare to most popular MP3 players
| Product name |
Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 (16GB, black) |
Apple iPod Touch (8GB) |
Apple iPod Touch (16GB) |
Apple iPod Nano (third generation, 4GB, silver) |
Apple iPod Touch (32GB) |
| Price Range |
$279.99 - $319.99
from 5 stores |
$229.95 - $399.99
from 12 stores |
$359.99 - $399.00
from 11 stores |
$109.95 - $149.99
from 12 stores |
$474.99 - $499.99
from 10 stores |
| Review Summary | The Sony NWZ-A820 is the best sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of Bluetooth audio makes it a top choice for cable-hating audio enthusiasts. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. | The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. |
| Release Date | March 28, 2008 | September 14, 2007 | September 14, 2007 | September 07, 2007 | September 14, 2007 |
| Basic Specs | |||||
| PC interface(s) supported | Hi-Speed USB , Bluetooth | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Flash memory installed | 8 GB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 2 oz | 4.2 oz | 4.2 oz | 1.7 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 36 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) |
| Product type | Digital player | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Color | Black | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Silver | Info unavailable |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Width | 2 in | 2.4 in | 2.4 in | 2 in | 2.4 in |
| Depth | 0.4 in | 0.3 in | 0.3 in | 0.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 3.7 in | 4.3 in | 4.3 in | 2.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Sound effects | Clear Bass | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Equalizer factory presets | Heavy , Club , Custom , Jazz , Unique , Live , Studio , Arena , Pop | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Amplifier total output power | 10 mW | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Digital player (recorder) | WMA , Protected WMA (DRM) , PCM , MP3 , AAC | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Device type | Info unavailable | Portable media center | Portable media center | Portable media center | Portable media center |
| Key multimedia features | Info unavailable | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer |
| Display type | Info unavailable | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | LCD 2.0 in | LCD 3.5 in |
| Supported still images formats | Info unavailable | BMP , JPEG , PNG , GIF , TIFF , PSD | BMP , JPEG , PNG , GIF , TIFF , PSD | BMP , JPEG , PNG , GIF , TIFF , PSD | Info unavailable |
| Supported audio formats | Info unavailable | Protected AAC , Audible 3 , WAV , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless , Audible 4 | Protected AAC , Audible 3 , WAV , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless , Audible 4 | Protected AAC , Audible 3 , WAV , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless , Audible 4 | Info unavailable |
| Video playback formats | Info unavailable | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | Info unavailable |
| PC interfaces | Info unavailable | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Battery technology | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Included accessories | Info unavailable | Docking adapter , Polishing cloth , USB cable , Stand , Earphone | Docking adapter , Polishing cloth , USB cable , Stand , Earphone | Docking adapter , USB cable , Earphone | Polishing cloth , USB cable , Stand , Dock adapter , Earphones |
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