Sony Walkman NWZ-B170 series is now in India

The Sony Walkman NWZ-B170 series for India comprising of the variants NWZ-B172 and NWZ-B173, offers users some stylish MP3 player options that claim to deliver enhanced acoustic experience. The devices belonging to this range come drenched in shades of gold, red, pink and black.

The highlight of these audio gadgets is the dedicated Bass Boost button, which is said to render thumping beats. The quick charge attribute makes the devices capable of providing a long power life of about 90 minutes when charged for merely 3 minutes. It requires switching the power saver mode on, while the LED and sound quality settings need to be kept off. It is available in four colors.

Both the NWZ-B172 and NWZ-B173 players acquire power from the integrated lithium-ion battery that lets users listen to music for up to 18 hours at a stretch. The power illuminator synchronizes itself with the music’s rhythm and flashes the variant’s matching color. Also, the detachable clip-on design makes it easy to wear.

The latest Sony Walkman series players work in conjunction with operating systems like Windows XP, Vista and 7. The support for drag and drop audio transfer as well as the convenient USB dongle of the gear further cut down the hassles of managing music. And if that’s not enough, the Zappin music scanning technology deployed in these gadgets facilitates searching tracks from the hundreds of songs saved onto them.

The 4GB Sony Walkman NWZ-B173 price is tagged at Rs. 3,990, whereas the Walkman NWZ-B172 available with 2GB storage capacity, can be grabbed for a price of Rs. 2,990. They are available through Sony Centers and other authorized retailers in India.