NW-E99

Network Walkman Digital Music Player

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Ultra Compact Portable Design 1GB1 Built-In Memory 1 AAA Battery Provides up to 70 Hours2 Continuous Playback (ATRAC3 Playback) Plays Back In ATRAC3 Audio Format and MP33 Files Supports WMA and WAV Audio Formats4 Backlit LCD Display with 4 Modes Skip-Proof Design No Moving Parts Compatible with Sonys Connect Music Download Store Music Management Software Supplied Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and CD Recordings Connects to USB Port for High-Speed Data Transfer Group/Folder Function

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Ultra Compact Portable Design fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse.
v 1GB1 Built-In Memory which provides up to 680 songs5 on

specifications

Outputs: Headphone (Stereo Mini Jack) Input: USB Cradle Connector Power Requirements: AAA Alkaline Battery (not Included) Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 70 Hours 2 of Playback with one AAA Battery (not included) Color: Mirror Dimensions (WHD): 2 " x 2" x " (36.4 x 48.5 x 18mm) Weight: 2 oz (54g) Supplied Accessories: SonicStage Software, MDR-E808 Headphones, USB Cable
2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Connect, Network Walkman, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. 1 1GB = 1,022,033,920 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions and approximately 1MB is dedicated to MP3 File Manager. 2 Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns. 3 Wiith supplied MP3 file Manager software. 4 Supports unsecured files with conversion to ATRAC3 format. 5 Calculated based on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC3plus @ 48kbps. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
the device. 1 AAA Battery Provides up to 70 Hours2 Continuous Playback (ATRAC3 Audio Playback).
Plays Back in ATRAC3 Audio Format and MP33 Files Transfer
and play back your music in the ATRAC Audio format or, using MP3 File Manager, easily drag and drop your native MP3 files from your PC's hard drive to your portable device. Supports WMA and WAV Audio Formats4 The Network Walkman player plays back ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus format and MP33 files, and supports WMA and WAV4. Backlit LCD Display with 4 Modes depending on the mode chosen, display will feature track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play mode and bass/AVLS/battery life indicator. Skip-Proof Design with No Moving Parts for uninterrupted playback even while carrying the Network Walkman player during active uses. Sonys Connect Music Download Store offers access to one of the most extensive music libraries available online. Its easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose from top hits, tracks from independent artists, and Connect exclusives. Music Management Software Supplied Import, manage and easily transfer your digital music collections with the supplied music management software. Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and Recordings between your CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment. Connects to USB Port for High-Speed Data Transfer After music mixes have been created in the jukebox, they are easily transferred at high speed to the device. Group/Folder Function Allows for easy navigation between multiple file folders transferred from playlist.

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Press Release

NEW NETWORK WALKMAN WITH HARD DISK DRIVE FEATURES ATRAC3plus AND MP3 PLAYBACK
Berlin, 30th November 2004
Sony today announces the launch of NW-HD3, a new addition to its range of Network WALKMAN. The NW-HD3 plays back both ATRAC3plus and MP3 files, and is available in five colour variations. The product will hit the shelves in December 2004 in the UK and January 2005 in the rest of Europe. The NW-HD3 comes with a range of features designed to deliver quality, choice and convenience for every fan of portable music. The built-in 20 GB hard disk can hold the equivalent of 13,000 tracks or 900 CDs worth of music when using high quality sound ATRAC3plus audio compression technology. It offers 30 hours of uninterrupted playtime and withstands almost all kinds of movement to deliver a skip-free performance. Specially developed G-Sensor technology NW-HD3
enables the hard disk to resist impact to protect your valuable music or other data. Its aluminium body makes it light to carry, and the five colour variations of silver, black, pink, blue, and red have been selected to provide a myriad of refreshing options. Gregory Kukolj, General Manager for Personal Audio Europe at Sony said: In the NW-HD3, Sony is again demonstrating its commitment to bringing stylish new Network Walkman with technological excellence to the most discerning and fashion-conscious of music lovers. Its high performance features, its ability to playback ATRAC3plus and MP3 files, its contemporary design and competitive price make the NW-HD3 the ideal digital music player in today's emerging world of PC and online music. The NW-HD3 is the latest addition to Sonys Network WALKMAN family. Other models in the range include the recently launched NW-E95 and NW-E99, which also playback ATRAC3plus and MP3, and the NW-E55 and NWE75, which now support both formats, with a free software download from the Internet (www.sonydigitallink.com/DNA/NWW/nww.asp). All Network WALKMAN, Net MD WALKMAN, Hi-MD WALKMAN, ATRAC CD WALKMAN owners can log onto Sonys digital music site CONNECT, which provides over 500,000 downloadable tracks from both major and independent labels. The NW-HD3 is also shipped with the latest version of Sonys SonicStage software (version 2.3), which allows users to manage and transfer ATRAC3plus and MP3 files. ENDS
NOTES TO EDITORS Please find below further details about products and services highlighted in the Press Release: SonicStage Software SonicStage Software is Sonys music management programme, which allows you to catalogue your music, buy your music directly on the CONNECT service, and transfer files to your Network WALKMAN. ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus is Sonys audio compression technology. You can choose different levels of compression when you
record music from CDs onto your PC using SonicStage software. ATRAC3plus has been developed to offer the best sound quality. G-Sensor G-Sensor technology monitors and calculates the gravitational velocity of NW-HD3 in its three dimensions (height, width and depth); the sensor device clears the recording head away from the hard disk when the unit receives physical impact during operation. As a result, recorded content is protected by preventing the recording head from potentially scratching the hard disk surface.*1 CONNECT Sony Europe launched its European online music download service in July, starting in the UK, France and Germany. CONNECT offers more than 500000 songs including albums and singles from both major and independent record labels and focuses on creating locally adapted services. Tracks are available in the ATRAC3 format at a price starting at 0.99 per track, or 0.79 in the UK. Visit CONNECT to download music at www.connect-europe.com Key Features of the NW-HD3: ATRAC3plus and MP3 playback compatible Over 30 hours of playback time*2 G-Sensor 20GB HDD = 13,000 tracks*3(900CDs) 5 colour variations (Silver/ Black/ Pink / Blue / Red) Aluminium body Headphones and AC adaptor supplied USB cable supplied USB adaptor supplied
*1 G-Sensor does not guarantee protection for the player from all types of impact. *2 In ATRAC3plus 48kbps mode. *3 Calculated on the basis of 4 minutes per song and using ATRAC3plus 48kbps
For more information, please contact Jean-Baptiste Duprieu / Corporate Communications Europe / Sony Europe GmbH tel: +/ fax: +email: jean-baptiste.duprieu@eu.sony.com In addition, for any queries about Sony in your respective country, please contact your local Sony PR office.
About Sony: Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to become a leading personal broadband entertainment company in the 21st century. In Europe, Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 13.47 billion (yen 1,765 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 131 to the EUR. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 8.71 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004. For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com and http://www.sony-europe.com/presscenter