Like its predecessor, the E010 series, the new Sony's NWD-E020F series of basic MP3 players will be released in US early this month. Due to be priced at $69 and $79 for the 1GB and 2GB models respectively, the NWD-E020F player has swappable faceplates which will cost around $15 each. And, for US market Sony has dropped the "drag-and-drop" solution for the transfer of files to the device in favor of its SonicStage software.

For business travelers or families who want to keep the volume down and the audio quality high, Sony has created the NWZ-S710F series of noise canceling Walkman players. Combining Clear Stereo function with the Clear Bass function and using the supplied Noise Canceling EX Series headphones that can reduce up to 75 percent of the ambient noise, the 13.5mm headphone driver unit enables a wide-range frequency and wide dynamic-range playback with powerful bass sound.

The compact and lightweight NWZ-S710 players supports MP3/WMA/AAC audio files as well as MPEG 4, M4V video files, they have a 1.8-inch QVGA (320 by 240 pixels) LCD screen and include an FM tuner with 30 presets that make it convenient to listen to the radio on the go.

Sony is unveiling the ICF-C1iPMK2, its latest clock radio with a dock made for Apple's iPod and iPhone. It features a full-function alarm clock with Automatic Time Set (ATS) function, a line-in jack to connect other digital music players, a wireless remote with full access to the iPod and iPhone devices’ menus, and it also charges the device while docked.

The Sony ICF-C1iPMK2 comes in black or white finish and will be available in May for $100.

Sony Japan launches three new models in its E-series, the NW-E026F (4GB), the NW-E025F (2GB) and the NW-E023F (1GB). The main feature of these MP3 players is the ability to change the body color easily. These series include three-line color LCD, direct USB connection with "drag and drop" function and FM radio tuner. Each models play backs ATRAC, MP3, WMA, AAC and Linear PCM Audio and are supplied with high-quality in-ear headphones (MDR-EX90SL).

Prices start from $90 for the NW-E023F model.

Sony Japan has announced the NW-A820 series which comprises two models. First, the NW-A828 comes with 8GB and a $250 price tag while the second models NW-A829 holds 16GB of flash memory. Common features include a 2.4-inch 320x 240 display, MP3, WMA, AAC, Atrac, WAV and MPEG-4 playback. In addition these series includes native bluetooth 2.0 A2DP/AVRCP for audio and video content transmission. Autonomy during movie playback is 10 hours, 36 hours while music listening.

The multimedia players measure 50.2x 93.6x 9.3mm, weigh 59grams, and will go on sale from March 20th in Japan.