Sony has a reputation of adding high resolution music players to its portfolio, which have actually changed the definition of audio devices. This time the company featured with the smallest and lightest portable Walkman i.e. Sony Walkman NW-A15. It is an entry level Walkman that will cost you AED 1200.
The design of the music player is similar to the Apple iPod Nano. Although the device cannot compete with its premium rivals based on the performance and appearance, but it can be a good choice as a started if you haven’t tried any high resolution music player till now.
The music player is fuelled with 2.2 inch TFT color screen with white LCD backlight, which functions as only for display purposes with no touch capabilities. The screen resolution is of 320 x 240 pixels. Sony has put a lot effort on the slim, light and the metal finish which gives the premium look to the player.
Easily understandable interface makes it more unique and hassle-free to operate. The dimensions and weight of 10.9 x 4.36 x 0.87 cm and 66 grams respectively, makes it an easy to fit in the pocket. Unlike, round dial in Apple iPods, Sony NW-A15 is embellished with a diamond shaped dial, which gives it a unique look.
As the NW-A15 walkman is not much expensive, it comes up with a small bag of applications. So it could be seen as the sole audio walkman only, with no Wi-Fi or further apps. The device comes with NFC (near field communication) and Bluetooth features for connectivity options and an FM radio. Sony has not lived up to its reputation of launching stylish products as it lacks the luxury features of the Sony NWZ-ZX1 and also the simplicity of the Sony NWZ-F886.
The internal memory of the device is 16 GB, which can be expanded up to 64 GB through a Micro SD card to make sure you have a huge amount of memory to enjoy uninterrupted music. The company also claims the addition of 128 GB MicroSD card can be possible too.
The sole purpose of the music players is to provide amazing audio quality to the users and Sony NW-A15 does the same. It is a high resolution sound quality device that feature with S-Master HX digital amplifier that reduces the disturbances and makes sure that you are provided with high quality sound. DSEE HX technology induced in the device enhances the quality of compressed sound. ClearAudio+ technology added in the device offer you clear and crisp stereo sound of the original source and provides realistic sound in the headphones and booming bass.
The battery life of the music player is brilliant as it offers you to enjoy up to 30 hours of playtime. If you are an audiophile freak, the device is meant for you! Great audio quality, massive amount of memory and affordable price make Sony NW-A15 Walkman an attention seeking device for the music lovers.
Price: AED 1200
