Sony may be running out of letters, but it hasn't run out of ideas.
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Their latest creation, announced at CES 2012, is the Sony Walkman Z. You can think of it as Sony's answer to the Apple iPod Touch. The device runs Android 2.3 on a relatively spacious 4.3-inch touchscreen, set at an 800x480 resolution.
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Expected in the first half of 2012, the Walkman Z will come in just one colour (black, with a purplish backing) and three capacities: 8GB (US$249), 16GB (US$279) and 32GB (US$329). We'll update with local pricing and availability when it comes to hand.
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The Walkman Z is a fully-licensed Google product, and brings with it the entire Android experience, including Android Market, Gmail, Maps, Books and more. In addition to that, Sony adds its own services, such as Sony Music Unlimited (a subscription music service), and, as you might expect, a heavily customised music player.
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Taking a look at the music player on its own, Sony includes a way to quickly create playlists based on your mood (these are called SenseMe channels), as well as a number of mesmerising audio visualisers.
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More importantly, though, Sony throws in every audio-enhancement technology it has, short of including active noise cancellation. You're treated to its S-Master MX digital-amplifier technology, Clear Bass, DSEE high-frequency restoration, VPT virtual surround, Clear Phase and Clear Stereo.
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To really appreciate the nuances of these enhancements, Sony also throws in a pair of its 13.5mm EX-HP in-ear headphones. They will make your iPod earbuds quiver in shame.
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A few other extras on the Walkman Z include an FM radio, Bluetooth audio, HDMI output and DLNA streaming-media support.
Via CNET
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