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SDI Technologies
Maxell
Imation
Olympus
SanDisk
ifrogz
Creative
Logitech
Digital Products International
Samsung
Sangean
Pioneer
Altec Lansing
Audiovox
Eton Corporation
RCA
Shure
Able Planet
JLab Audio
Tivoli Audio
Visual Land
Yamaha
dreamGEAR/iSound
Haier
Beyerdynamic
Pyle Audio
V-Moda
Ultrasone
Klipsch
Denon
Etymotic Research
Thermaltake Technology Inc.
Griffin Technology
D-Link
MEElectronics
dB Logic
Braven
Latte Communications, Inc.
Moshi
Noontec
Bowers & Wilkins
Isonic
Inland Products
Edge Tech Corp.
Ferrari
Dell, Inc.
Diamond Multimedia
Element Electronics, LLC
Jo-Dan Technologies (JDI)
Onkyo
PSB Speakers of America
Sabrent Co., Ltd.
Veho
ADATA Technology
Beats by Dre
Bem Wireless
Bensussen, Deutsch & Associates
Boynq
CP Technologies
Crayola
Damson Audio
eco-made, LLC
Gear Head
GrandTec USA
IntelliTouch Communications
Jeep Provisions
KB Gear Interactive
KNG America
Matrix Audio
Meizu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
Metra Electronics Corporation
Monoprice
mStation
Nakamichi America Corporation
Omnitronics
Premiertek
Sirius XM Radio
Soundmatters
STI CERTIFIED PRODUCTS INC.
Teledex Inc.
Verbatim Corp.
Walt Disney Co.

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Color

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Silver
Blue
Pink

Red
Green
Purple
Gray
Orange
Yellow
Gold
Clear
Rasta
Brown
Aluminum
Beige/Taupe
Glossy black
Midnight
Black chrome
Bronze/Copper/Gunmetal
Chocolate
Multicolor
Teal
Hot pink
Lime green
Onyx black
Platinum chrome
Burgundy
Charcoal blue
Gloss black
Mossy Oak break-up
Navy
Polished aluminum
Sleek black
Black/green
Black/red
Blueberry
Flamingo pink
Graphite gray
Power pink
Raspberry red
Walnut
White & silver
Aluminum black
Aqua breeze
Barracuda blue
Big apple red
Black & slate
Black licorice
Black/white
Blue turquoise
Blue/black
Cobalt
Dark
Dark walnut
Fuchsia
Grape
Gun metal silver
Gunmetal
Gunmetal gray
High-gloss white
Light gray
Light pink
Matte black with black metal accents
Midnight blue
Neon blue
Pink black
Platinum silver
Purple sunset
Quick silver
Roots
Rubber black
Ruby
Slate
Stealth black
Stereo black
Sun
Transparent
Aluminum gray
Anodized aluminum
Anthracite
Arctic black
Arctic blue
Arctic white
Army
Army green
Athletic red
Beech
Berry red
Black lacquer
Black leather with brushed metal parts
Black leopard
Black metal
Black with copper accents
Black with silver elements
Black zebra
Black/blue
Black/gray
Black/orange
Black/silver
Black/White
Black/white zebra
Blue chrome
Blue metallic
Blue on white
Blue robots
Blue stage
Blue violet
Boqari blue
Bright blue
Bright chrome
Bright orange
Bright turquoise
Brown stripe
Carbon
Carbon gray
Cardinal red
Caribbean blue
Champagne silver
Charcoal black
Charcoal gray
Checkers
Cherry black
Cherrywood
Chili pepper
Chrome black
Citrus orange
City gray
Clean white
Clear blue
Cobalt blue
Color (cyan, magenta, yellow, black)
Cool gray
Coral
Crimson rock
Crystal white
Curry
Cyan blue
Dark black
Dark chrome
Dark mahogany
Dark pink
Deep silver
Deep violet
Dubwise
Electric white
Elegant black
Encore orange
Energy orange over black
Espresso
Fire
Flash white
Frost white
Fuscia
Galaxy green
Glossy blue
Glossy red
Gold pink
Graphite black
Gray industry
Green apple
Green leopard
Green metallic
Green/gray
Green/violet
Grey
Harmony blue
High gloss pink
High gloss red
Hot pants pink
Howling silver
Indigo
Indigo purple
Iron
Jade guitar
Jaded
Jet black
Jumpstart red
Khaki
Lambo yellow
Lavender
Lemon yellow
Leopard
Light
Lily
Lime yellow
Liquid silver
Lurker green
Magenta
Magenta print
Mahogany
Marine blue
Maroon
Marsh-mallow
Matte white
Melon green
Metallic black
Metallic bronze
Metallic green
Metallic pink
Metallic purple
Metallic red
Metallic taupe
Mint
Mint blue
Mint green
Momentum blue
Moss
Mystery black
Neo silver
Neon green
Neon lights
Neon orange
Neon pink
Oak
Ocean
Orange tiger
Orchid
Pale lilac
Pale pink
Paparazzi pink
Pastel blue
Pearl green
Pink haze
Pink martini
Pink metallic
Pink zebra
Platinum
Plum
Primetime purple
Purple splatter
Raven black
Rebel red
Red berry brown
Red blossom
Red snake
Red/black
Red/blue
Revolution
Rock-N-Rose
Rose
Royal
Sallad
Sapele wood
Sapphire
Satin chrome
Savage red
Shamrock green
Shoe blue
Silky white
Silver blue
Silver moon
Sky
Smoke gray
Snow
Snow machine
Solid blue
Sour apple
Sparkling silver
Spicy red
Stealth
Super hero blue
Tan
Tangerine
Textured
Titan
Translucent Blue
Translucent pink
Tribal blueglow
Tribal yellowglow
Valentine pink
Vintage white
Warm aluminum
White sand
White yellow
Yellow leopard
Yellow zebra
Zebra

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Features

Gold-plated plug
L-shaped plug
Volume control
Battery level indication
USB 2.0 compatibility

Noise isolating
Foldable
Gold plated connectors
Upgradeable firmware
Hold button
FM radio recording capability
Calendar
Volume limiter
Lyrics display
Playback speed control
Voice recording
Auto power off
Voice operated recording
Nickel plated connector
VoiceOver
Adjustable headband
Built-in games
Nike + iPod support
Water resistant
Anti tangle cord
CCAW voice coil
Microphone sensitivity selection
TXT files support
Voice activated
Noise canceling circuit
Battery backup
Text viewer
Digital volume control
Cover Flow
Rechargeable capability
Genius technology
Sweat resistant
Notes
Date display
Phone book
Pedometer
Motion sensor
Built-in FM radio
Multi-touch interface
USB bus-powered
Chrome plated connector
Key lock function
Bass & treble control
Web browsing
eBook viewing
LINX Audio
Calculator
Retractable cable
SensMe
Bass Boost
Flexi-Grip
Accelerometer
Splashproof
Auto Volume Limiter System (AVLS)
Voice Memos
Two built-in digital cameras
Voice Control
YouTube streaming
Built-in clip
Play/pause button
Wi-Fi compatible
Apple AirPlay support
Built-in dynamo crank
FaceTime
Game Center
iCloud support
On/off switch
Three-axis gyro sensor
Karaoke
Mute button
Flat cable
Single-sided cable
Built-in microSD/SDHC card reader
FullSound
ID3 tags support
Bass-reflex
Built-in cellular phone charger
MPEG-4 playback
Tangle-free
Closed caption
H.264 playback
SuperScroll
Balance control
Built-in FM transmitter
Built-in organizer
CD Text capable
Daylight savings time adjustment
Extra Bass
iPod ready
Lead-free
Magnetic shield
Photo wallet
Remote control
Solar powered
Bluetooth audio streaming
Built-in flashlight
Built-in microphone
Built-in speaker
Auto power save
Built-in LED lights
JPEG photo playback
Language learning
Lyric Sync
Noise-Cancelling Switch
Passive noise reduction
WMA compatible
WMV playback
3.5 mm plug
Touch sensor operation
Zound plug
40 mm handmade driver unit
ATRAC technology
Foot control
Hinge construction
SnugFit design
Voice E-Mail Function
AudibleReady
Auto power on/off
iPod/iPhone time sync function
Lightweight
Low Battery Alert
Moisture resistant
Mono/stereo switch
Powerful Bass
USB host function
Variable bit rate support
Voice volume indicator
AirPrint
Portable hard drive function
RDS encoder
Rotating earcups
S-Logic Natural Surround Sound
Safety lock
TriPort acoustic headphone structure
Video recording (720p)
Intelligent Noise Cut
Made with Crystallized Swarovski elements
OLED display
Sound isolating design
Waterproof
ZAPPIN technology
Answer/end button
Auto clock set
Detachable cable
Digital Pitch Control
DJ-style swivel-out ear cups
LCD display
Multi-jog operation
Pause function
System locking
Weatherproof
XBS
9 mm driver unit
Audio auto gain control
Built-in digital camera
G-Sensor
Joint text capability
Low-cut filter
Microsoft Outlook synchronization
Rechargeable battery
Track select buttons
Vibration
Washable
Adjustable earloop
Backlight buttons
Bose acoustic equalization
Bose link compatible
Built-in emergency siren
Built-in LED torch
Built-in microSD card reader
Comply foam tips
Digital noise reduction
Noise isolation technology
S-Master MX Digital Amplifier
Sleep mode
Sliding cable adjuster
Touch screen
XM radio recording capability
Auto volume adjustment
Built-in Bluetooth transmitter
Coiled cable
Dual Chamber Mechanism
LCD brightness control
MP3 decoding
Noise Cut technology
Self power generation
Slide switch control
SoundAlive
SRS (Sound Retrieval System)
USB direct input
Voice Activity Sensor (VAS)
Wireless photo transfer
X-Fi Crystalizer technology
10.7 mm driver unit
3 selectable hearing settings on transmitter
3.5 mm gold-plated stereo plug
3.5 mm stereo jack plug
AVI playback
Bass vibration control
Camera
Digital Voice Up
Gold plated stereo plug
GPS receiver ready
iPhone compatible
LED battery level indicator
Loudness
Music Unlimited subscription service
NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
Quick Charge
Retractable earphone cable
Silicone ear cushions
Sirius satellite radio recording capability
Soft cushions
Sound-isolating design
Tone control
TV output
Ultra-flexible cable
Wireless music download
3D-Axis2 mechanism
AllShare
Atomic strap
Auto level control (ALC)
Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone
Built-in 3 microphones
Built-in lamp
Convertible style
DNSe sound engine
Drivers with Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire
Echo control
LED light effect
Live Wallpaper
Necklace integrated
Noise cancelling technology
NoiseGard active noise compensation
OFC cable
Perfect acoustic chamber
PLL technology
Power off timer
Reversible earcups
Rubberized
Screen saver
Secure Simple Pairing (SSP)
Self-adjusting inner headband
Silver-plated connectors
SRS WOW
TalkThrough function
Tuned Bass System
Volume control on receiver
Wallpaper Image Setting
Zipper cord
11mm Advanced-technology extra large drivers
3.5 mm gold-plated plug
3.5 mm stereo plug
3.5mm 4-pin iPhone compatible-plug
3.5mm plug
50 mm drivers
8 mm Driver
Acoustic Precision Control System
Advanced background noise canceling
Applied Dynamic Speaker Driver
Backlighted dialscale
Bass control
Bluetooth
Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming
Caller ID
Clear Phase Speaker
Clear Sound Cord Slider
Clock faces
Closed-back design
Coaxial Dual Dynamic Driver
ControlTalk Universal
Cue/review & index function
Digital clock with alarm
Digital FM radio tuner with auto search function
Dual volume control
Dynamic driver
EarFin holding system
Echo cancellation
Excellent bass impact
Foldable design
Folding mechanism
High-efficiency acoustic design
iLuv jAura Soundcell Technology
iPod and iPhone compatible
JAYS Sound Isolating System
LED display for volume/mode/frequency
LiveBass System
MP3-Link
Natural and warm acoustic signature
Noise isolation
Polycarbonate body
SD/MMC card reader
Self-untangling flat OFC wire
Sound Optimizer
StayHear tips
Superior sound
TouchLight controls
Voice Guidance
W.Button
Wide soundstage and imaging
X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity
10 mm dynamic drivers
11 mm driver unit
2.5mm mini jack
2x 30mm driver
3.5 mm connector
3.5 mm Gold plated plug
3.5 mm gold-plated stereo mini plug
3.5mm stereo mini jack
3D Surround Sound
Active mode and passive mode
Adjustable padded headband
Advanced Direct Vibe
Aluminum housing
Android Application support
Answer/end/play/pause/next track button
Articulating earcups
Artificial Intelligence Sound
Auto mute
Auto Voice Control (AVC)
Bass Reflex System (BRS)
Both-sided cable
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder
Built-in Dolby Pro Logic II decoder
Built-in DSP
Built-in DTS decoder
Built-in thermometer
Circum-aural ear coupling
CustomFlex System
Deep bass
Digital clear audio technologies
Digital noise canceling
Double Air Chamber System
Dual headband
Durable
Dust resistant
ErgoFit design
FlexGrip
Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
HD radio ready
Heart rate monitor
Hybrid operation
In-line microphone
Inline microphone
Intelligent alarm
Internet connectivity
iPhone and Blackberry comaptible
iPhone compatible remote control cable
iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
Jog-Wheel
Message alarm
Metronome
Mylar damped laminate diaphragm
Night dimmer
Noise isolating technology
NoiseGard 2.0 active noise compensation
Nylon covered cord
Open-air design
Passive noise cancellation
Passive noise isolation
Portable
Pulse monitor
Right-side cord exit
S.A.M.E. message display
SafeSound
Seamless signal transfer
SecureFit
Shock resistant
Skype compatible
Slide show
Sound isolating eartips
Speech to text
Split timer
SRS 3D audio enhancement
SRS WOW HD
Super Clear LCD display
Text to speech
Time machine shuffle
Title scroll
Touch screen control
Touch screen navigation
Turbo Bass
Ultra-Gauge cable
Universal cable
USB PC Link
View photos
View text
View Video
Virtual Phones Technology (VPT)
Virtual surround sound
Voice Activity Detection (VAD)
Wax loop for cleaning
xLOUD speaker system
0.3 in and 0.1 in connector
0.4 m coil for greater flexibility
1/8-inch gold-plated connector
1/8-inch jack
13 mm drivers
14mm enhanced bass drivers
16 mm driver
2 wheels
24K gold contacts
2D folding mechanism
2D-Axis mechanism
3 clear audio technologies
3 mm cotton fiber filter
3-Button in-line controls
3.5 / 6.3 mm music player compatible
3.5 mm headphone jack
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm stereo mini jack
3.5 mm stereo minijack
3.5mm gold plated
30 minutes replay
36 mm handmade driver unit
3D-Axis mechanism
4 clear audio technologies
40 mm driver
40 mm driver unit
40 mm drivers
40 mm electrodynamic drivers
45 degree plug
45-degree angle connector
5 band EQ
5.8 mm driver
50 mm driver unit
50mm drivers
7188109
8 Beat Skip
8.5 mm micro-drivers
9 mm drivers
9 mm drivers for full range sound
9.9 mm drivers
90 deg. swivelling earcups
ACCU Driver technology
Acoustic Bass Lens
Acoustic resonance
Active Ball pivot joint
Active equalization
Active noise cancellation
Active Noise Control (ANC)
Additional alarm clock unit
Adjustable balance control
AM/FM radio recording capability
Ambient sound-in switch
Angled acoustic design
Antimicrobial protection
App-Enhanced
Apple Dock connector
Apt-X audio compression
Asymmetrical cable
Aura-nomic design
Auto synchronization with atomic clock
Auto tuning
Automatic summer time adjustment
Backlight display
Balanced armature driver
Bass Beat
Bass level remote control
Bass vibration
BBE enhancement
Bluetooth 2.1
Built-in amplifier
Built-in antenna
Built-in ControlTalk
Built-in Ethernet jack
Built-in IR transmitter
Built-in mono/stereo switch
Built-in rechargeable battery
Built-in speakers
Built-in two-way radio
Built-in USB DAC
Calorie counter
Chromatic tuner
Closed-back headphones
Comfortable earcups
Comfortable fit
Compact folding design
ControlTalk technology
Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS)
Cushioned earpads
D-Light Sync
Dance Cues
Data encryption
Detachable earpads
Detachable Kevlar reinforced cable
DJ Mix
Dream bar
Dual balanced armature drivers
Dual Mic AudioQ technology
Dual-chamber absorber (D2CA)
Dual-port connection
Duofol diaphragms
Dynamic Bass Boost System
Dynamic speakers
EasyPair technology
Electric styling
Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement technology (E.A.R.) technology
Extra Wide Band (XWB)
Extreme Deep Bass
Flex Nozzle
Flexible headband
Flexible rubber arms
Foam ear cushions
Fold and go
Fold-and-go design
Fold-flat design
Fold-up design
Foldable receiver
Folding body
Formable wire
Fresh styling
FullSound2
Gold-plated iPhone compatible plug
Gold-plated mini plug
Gold-plated stereo mini plug
Gold-plated stereo plug
Guitar karaoke
Hearing protection
High flux magnets
Improved bass response
In-ear noise isolation
In-line crossover
In-wall mountable
Inline microphone for iPhone and Blackberry
Input level controls
Input selector
Integrated three-button remote
Integrated Y-splitter
iPhone compatible plug
iPhone/iPod/iPad compatible
iPod compatible
iPod/iPhone/iPad ready
KICKER bass response
Left-side cord exit
Light intensity dimmer
Light on/off
Loud audio tone alert
Magic Electronic Skip Protection (Magic ESP)
Metal-framed outer grill structure
Microphone
MicroStrand conductors
Moisture shield technology
Moisture-resistant
Monitor Switch
Motorized rotating dock
NOAA weather alert
Noise attenuation
Noise cancelling circuit
Noise isolating design
Noise reduction
Noise reduction technology
Open acoustic seal
Open-back earcups
Over current protection
Passive attenuation
Patented magnetic FluxTube
Patented oval ear tips
Personalized stock and sports tickers
Phiaton VHST
Pivoting ear cups
Play music on your SD card. Up to 4 gig support
Plug-n-Play
Preset buttons
Punch Sonic EQ
Push to Mute (PTM) button
Radio intro scan
Removable XLR connector
Replaceable leatherette ear pads
Retractable mechanism
Retractable USB connector
Reverse sound technology
Rotatable ear cup
S-Logic Plus technology
S.A.M.E. LED indicator
S.A.M.E. type & area selection
Safe-sound technology
SD card reader
Self-adjusting headband
Short circuit protection
Single balanced armature drivers
Smart Menu
Smart Volume Controller
SmartSet
Social networking
Soft cushion earcups
Soft ear cushions
Soft ear pads
Soft earpads
Soft silicon tips
Soft silicone rubber air cushions
Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuit
Sound insulation
Speaker illumination
Speaker mode
Straight jack connection
StrainGuard
StrainGuard kevlar core technology
Subwoofer
Subwoofer boost switch
Surface Resonating Technology
Surround for movies
Swivel & Click mechanism
Swiveling earcup holders
Swiveling earpieces
Sync up to 4 users
Tangle-free cable
Tangle-resistant cable
Telescopic handle
Tesla technology
Text to speech function
Thermal protection
Three-button remote
Time alignment
Touch pad
Touch sensor
True 802.11g wireless connectivity
Tuned BassPort technology
TV Direct
Twin XBS
Twist2Fit
Two-way adjustable ear pads
Ulta Bass System
Ultra lightweight
Ultra Low Emission (ULE) technology
Ultra-lightweight design
Unique clip design
Up to 10 seconds voice recording
User-friendly
Variable volume control
Vivid sound
Voice caller ID
Voice changer
Voice memo
Voice playback
VoIP phone function
Volume control on the receiver
Water-resistant design
Wide bandwidth driver
Wireless audio delivery

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Product type

Headphones
Digital player / radio
Speakers
Digital player
Recorders and transcribers

Clock radio
Portable radio
Boombox
CD player
Portable network audio player / digital player / radio
CD / MP3 player
Dock/Stand
Satellite portable audio
Radio / cassette player
Wireless portable speaker
Cassette player
MiniDisc recorder
CD player / radio
Portable speaker
Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker
CD / MP3 player / radio
Radio
CD / MP3 clock radio / digital audio player
Network audio player / clock radio
Headband radio
Microdrive
Headband digital player
Clock radio / digital audio player
Headphone amplifier
Portable network audio player / digital player
Solar-powered wireless sound system
Speaker
Karaoke system
Bluetooth Sound System
Docking speaker
Hard drive
HD / AM / FM clock radio
Sirius satellite radio tuner / network audio player / digital player
Weather alert radio
Wireless speaker dock
Clock Dock with Lightning Connector
Digital Boombox
Mini CD / MP3 player
Network audio player / clock radio / digital player
Portable network audio player / radio
Portable speakers
Shower radio
Speaker system
Wireless sound system
Accessory
Amplifier with radio and speakers
Audio system
CD / MP3 / radio
Clock radio / Bluetooth network audio player
DAB / FM clock radio
Hard Drive player
HD radio
Headphone radio
Hi-MD recorder
Hi-MD recorder with radio
Mini CD recorder / MP3 player
MiniDisc recorder / radio
MiniDisc recorder with radio
Network audio player with radio
Portable iPod/iPhone sound system
Portable network audio player / remote control
Portable PA system
Shower radio / CD player
USB DAC / Headphone Amp
Wi-Fi enabled digital player / recorder / radio

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Weight

Under 1 oz
1 oz - 1.9 oz
2 oz - 2.9 oz
3 oz - 4.9 oz
5 oz - 6.9 oz

7 oz - 8.9 oz
9 oz - 34 oz
35 oz - 133 oz
134 oz and over

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Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)

Device type: Portable network audio player / digital player / radio
Tuner bands: FM
Sound output mode: Surround Sound
Weight: 3.5 oz

4 stars Editors' rating on 07/07/2009

4 stars User rating out of 26 reviews

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MSRP: $299.95

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Sony X-Series Walkman (32GB)

Device type: Portable network audio player / digital player / radio
Tuner bands: FM
Sound output mode: Surround Sound
Weight: 3.5 oz