Product Summary

Sony unveils Walkman B170 Series for promises to boost your bass and at28 grams, the B170 is one of the lightest MP3 players in the Walkman series. The MP3 player is embedded with matching LED lights that blinks along with the music and the dedicated Bass Boost button gives a pumping boost to the music giving a rich audio experience. The Walkman B170 comes in Black, Blue, Gold, Pink and Red colours which also have a clip for attaching to belt and clothing and there's also an onboard equalizer, voice recorder and USB port, as well as a dedicated Bass Boost.

Review Highlights:

• Light, colourful MP3 player with quick-charge battery
• Pumping beats with Bass Boost button
• Quick 3 minutes battery charge gives 90 minutes playback
• Clip attaches Walkman to belt or clothes
• Easy drag and drop music transfers
• Built-in USB connects Walkman to PC, hi-fi or car stereo
• Get ready to really feel the music with the colourful Walkman B170 Series of MP3 players from Sony.

Weighing just 28g, new Walkman B Series is small and light enough to take anywhere: but don't be deceived by its tiny size. Press the Bass Boost button and you'll be blown away by rich, pumping low-end. And to show where you're coming from, there's a colour-matched LED that pulses in time with the music. When you're in a hurry, 3 minutes charging time gives enough battery power for 90 minutes listening. Fully charged, Walkman B Series lets you listen non-stop for 18 hours – plenty for the longest commute or an overnight break. You won't want to keep other people in the dark about your favourite MP3 player. Walkman B Series features a chunky clip that attaches to a belt, bag strap or clothing to show off your style. It's easy to load up with your favourite songs. Walkman connects directly to any Windows PC via its built-in USB port with no extra cables required. Copying files is a simple drag-and-drop process, with no need to install any file transfer software. You can also connect Walkman to a compatible hi-fi or car stereo3 and enjoy direct playback. Looking for the right song to fit your mood? ZAPPIN search technology scans through your music collection, previewing a snatch of each track without menus or playlists. Hear a track you like and press the ZAP button again to hear the whole song. Extra refinements include an on-board equalizer to sculpt your sound, plus a voice recorder that's perfect for grabbing spontaneous thoughts, notes and ideas. The new Walkman B170 Series of MP3 players by Sony are available in a choice of 2GB or 4GB capacities from January 2012.