Sony unveils waterproof MP3 players in India

Bangalore: Sony India has launched its range of water resistant and washable Walkman W and B series MP3 players in the country. Suitable for use in active sports, the Walkman W series allows the player to be used in rainy conditions and even cleaned under running water. The waterproof range includes two models, the NWZ-W450 and the NWZ-B150. The NWZ-W250 offers up to 11 hours of playback time with a full charge of 90 minutes. This model comes with Quick Charge function that allows the Walkman to play up to 90 minutes of music with a three minutes charging time. It weighs just 43gms and is available in three colors. The NWZ-B150 features a one touch Bass Enhancer with a red power illuminator. This model features a metallic paint finish on its USB cap. Like the W Series, NWZ-B150's Quick Charge feature lets users enjoy 90 minutes of music playback with just three minute charging. The Walkman also features a long battery life of up to 18 hours with 70 minutes of full charging. The NWZ-W250 is available in Black, White, Pink colors and its costs is 4,990. The NWZ-B150 can be bought in Black, Pink, Red, Gold colors with prices starting from 2,890.