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MUSIC WITHOUT LIMITS – Sony

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 29 Apr 2017   Posted by IDEA Australia


Sony brings you music without limits with the new WS623 Sports Walkman®

Built to endure extreme outdoor conditions and sporting activity
Enhanced ergonomic design, slim and lightweight for maximum stability and comfort
Seamless connectivity to your smartphone with Bluetooth® technology and NFC™ one-touch pairing
Keeps you in touch with your surroundings with the Ambient Sound mode

Sydney, 26 April 2017 – Keep the music going on any terrain with the all-new waterproof and dustproof wearable WS623 Walkman®, now with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. Built to endure extreme outdoor conditions or any sporting activity, the wearable Walkman® is the ultimate sports companion that brings you music without limits.

With improved wearing comfort, the WS623 Walkman® features an ergonomic, slim and light design[1] that stays in place no matter the movement. Newly equipped with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology[2], you now have the option of streaming music from your smartphone using the convenient Near-field Communication (NFC) one-touch pairing, or simply store up to 4GB of audio within.

Love the sea? The WS623 Walkman® is salt waterproof[3], allowing you to swim to a depth of two metres with up to 30 minutes of submerged time. Also dustproof[4], it can withstand small particles – making it perfect for any sand based activity or a run along the beach. It also comes with standard earbuds[5] and specially designed waterproof earbuds that are covered with a thin film to prevent water damage to the Walkman® and optimise sound levels for underwater listening. Together with a temperature feature, the Walkman® can endure extreme temperatures from -5°C to 45°C, making it ideal for a hike or climb.

Stay in touch with your surroundings by enabling Ambient Sound Mode, utilising nifty in-built microphones to pick up external voices and sounds in the surrounding environment – allowing you to communicate with your workout buddy or trainer without skipping a beat. A quick charge feature gives a full 60 minutes of audio time with just a three-minute power-up, while a full charge will provide 12 hours of battery life[6].

Pricing and availability
The WS623 Walkman® will be available will be available in Australia in June for SRP $199.

Specification sheet

Model Name NW-WS623 Walkman®
Internal Memory 4GB
Available Colours Black (4GB)
Wireless Capabilities Bluetooth® / NFC™
Ambient Sound Mode Yes
Compatible Formats MP3 / WMA / Linear PCM / AAC / FLAC
Water Resistance IP65/IP68 (IEC 60529) or equivalent[7]
Dustproofing
Sound Effects Dynamic Normaliser
Music Playback Time Approx. 12 hours[8] / 4 hours[9]
Charging Time Approx. 1.5 hours
Quick Charge Approx. 3 minutes charge enables up to approx. 60 minutes playback[10]
Operating Temperature -5°C to 45°C
Mass Approx. 32g
Accessories Earbuds (4 sets: S/M/L/LL)

Waterproof Earbuds (4 set: S/M/L/LL)

USB Cradle (1), USB Cable (1)

Adjustment band (1)

 

 

About Sony: With a diverse portfolio of businesses across electronics, music, film, interactive games and telecommunications, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the world’s largest technology and entertainment company. Sony Australia Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of Japan, and a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Committed to producing innovative and quality electronic products, the range includes BRAVIA TVs, Cyber-shot digital cameras, Handycam camcorders, α digital interchangeable lens cameras, Walkman MP3 players, headphones and other audio products, and professional broadcast equipment. For more information on Sony Australia, visit www.sony.com.au.

Social Media: Stay up-to-date with Sony Australia competitions, events, product reviews and videos via Facebook – www.facebook.com/sonyaustralia, Instagram www.instagram.com/sonyaustralia and YouTube www.youtube.com/sonyaustralia.

[1] 10% smaller than the WS410 Series and 35% smaller than the WS610 Series

[2] Bluetooth® Wireless Technology not available when WS623 Walkman® is used underwater.

[3] IPX5/IPX8 rating, and must be washed after every use in pool or sea water.

[4] IP6X-rated dustproof.

[5] Both standard earbuds and waterproof earbuds are provided in Sizes S/M/L/LL.

[6] MP3 (128kbps) Ambient Sound mode off

[7] With waterproof earbuds attached.

[8] MP3 128kbps, when Ambient Sound Mode OFF.

[9] Bluetooth Playback, when Ambient Sound Mode OFF.

[10] MP3 128kbps.

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