{"wikiid":1080,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Sony NW HD5","revisionid":2561622,"contents_raw":"== Background and Identification ==\n\nThe Sony Network Walkman model NW-HD5 is an MP3 player released by Sony in July 2005. The NW-HD5 was released as the second successor to the NW-HD1 model, which was released in 2004 amid the Apple iPod\u2019s widespread success and called the \u201cworld\u2019s smallest portable audio device.\u201d The NW-HD1 model was Sony\u2019s first hard disk-based audio player. The NW-HD5 was sold in direct competition with the 4th generation iPod.\n\nThe NW-HD5 model featured a design update from the HD1\/HD3 models with a simpler control system, a user-removable battery, an upright handheld format, updated software, and better file format compatibility. The HD5 model also featured a \u201cFollow Turn Display\u201d that automatically aligned itself based on how the player was held on startup. This Walkman was advertised to have a running time of 40 hours when using low-quality format settings and no player-based audio enhancements. The device could run for 30 hours for 128 kbit\/s MP3s.\n\nThe NW-HD5 model was sold in black, silver, and red body colors. Some NW-HD5 models were shipped with cosmetic design flaws that caused buttons to develop small cracks under the device\u2019s plastic coating. In January 2006, production of the NW-HD5 model ceased, partially because of these design flaws.\n\n== Technical Specifications ==\n\n* 20GB hard drive holds approximately:\n** 333 hours of music at 128 Kbps\n** 667 hours of music at 64 Kbps\n** other bitrates also supported\n* plays MP3 and ATRAC3 files\n* WMA and WAV files converted to ATRAC3 for playback on NW-HD5\n* 1-1\/2\", 7-line backlit LCD\n* switchable vertical\/horizontal orientation for display\n* up to 40 hours playback with removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery\n* G-Sensor\u2122 technology helps protect hard drive when player is dropped\n* G-Protection skip recovery system\n* high-speed USB interface\n* SonicStage\u00ae software\n* earbud headphones\n* carrying pouch\n* AC adapter\/charger\n* weight: 4.9 oz.\n* 2-7\/16\"W x 4-1\/16\"H x 5\/8\"D\n* MFR # NWHD5S\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/reviews\/sony-network-walkman-nw-hd5-review\/|CNET: Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 Review]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.sony.com\/electronics\/support\/digital-music-players-nw-hd-series\/nw-hd5\/manuals|Manuals for NW-HD5]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.crutchfield.com\/S-F08gucym3XN\/p_158NWHD5S\/Sony-Network-Walkman-NW-HD5-Silver.html|Sony NW-HD5 Product Page]\n* [link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Sony_Walkman_products#HDD_Network_Walkman|Wikipedia: List of Sony Walkman products]\n\n[document|854948|Sony NW-HD5\/NW-HD5H Walkman Operating Instructions]\n\n[document|1031665|Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5\/NW-HD5H, lecteur audio \u00e0 disque dur \u2014 Mode d'emploi]\n\n[document|1140557|Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5\/NW-HD5H Bedienungsanleitung]\n\n[document|1721713|Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5\/NW-HD5H com Disco R\u00edgido \u2014 Instru\u00e7\u00f5es de Funcionamento]\n\n[document|1800999|Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5\/NW-HD5H Reproductor Port\u00e1til de Audio con Disco Duro \u2014 Manual de Instrucciones]\n\n[document|1970408|Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5\/NW-HD5H Istruzioni per l'uso]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background and Identification"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Sony Network Walkman model NW-HD5 is an MP3 player released by Sony in July 2005. The NW-HD5 was released as the second successor to the NW-HD1 model, which was released in 2004 amid the Apple iPod\u2019s widespread success and called the \u201cworld\u2019s smallest portable audio device.\u201d The NW-HD1 model was Sony\u2019s first hard disk-based audio player. The NW-HD5 was sold in direct competition with the 4th generation iPod."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The NW-HD5 model featured a design update from the HD1\/HD3 models with a simpler control system, a user-removable battery, an upright handheld format, updated software, and better file format compatibility. The HD5 model also featured a \u201cFollow Turn Display\u201d that automatically aligned itself based on how the player was held on startup. This Walkman was advertised to have a running time of 40 hours when using low-quality format settings and no player-based audio enhancements. The device could run for 30 hours for 128 kbit\/s MP3s."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The NW-HD5 model was sold in black, silver, and red body colors. Some NW-HD5 models were shipped with cosmetic design flaws that caused buttons to develop small cracks under the device\u2019s plastic coating. 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Background and Identification<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

The Sony Network Walkman model NW-HD5 is an MP3 player released by Sony in July 2005. The NW-HD5 was released as the second successor to the NW-HD1 model, which was released in 2004 amid the Apple iPod\u2019s widespread success and called the \u201cworld\u2019s smallest portable audio device.\u201d The NW-HD1 model was Sony\u2019s first hard disk-based audio player. The NW-HD5 was sold in direct competition with the 4th generation iPod.<\/p>\n\n

The NW-HD5 model featured a design update from the HD1\/HD3 models with a simpler control system, a user-removable battery, an upright handheld format, updated software, and better file format compatibility. The HD5 model also featured a \u201cFollow Turn Display\u201d that automatically aligned itself based on how the player was held on startup. This Walkman was advertised to have a running time of 40 hours when using low-quality format settings and no player-based audio enhancements. The device could run for 30 hours for 128 kbit\/s MP3s.<\/p>\n\n

The NW-HD5 model was sold in black, silver, and red body colors. Some NW-HD5 models were shipped with cosmetic design flaws that caused buttons to develop small cracks under the device\u2019s plastic coating. In January 2006, production of the NW-HD5 model ceased, partially because of these design flaws.<\/p>\n\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2><\/div>\n\n