Sony has launched the new WS623 Walkman that
supports Bluetooth and NFC. It is aimed at sports enthusiasts and is Water and
Dust Resistant (IP65/68) making it suitable for outdoor conditions and sporting
activities.
The WS623 Walkman is salt waterproof that allows you
to swim to a depth of 2 meters with up to 30 minutes of submerged time. It is
it ideal for any sand based activity as it is dust proof. The device also comes
with standard earbuds and specially designed waterproof earbuds that are
covered with a thin film to prevent water damage. It can endure extreme
temperatures from -5°C to 45°C, making it ideal for a hike or climb. The WS623
weighs just 32 grams and is 10% smaller than the WS410 Series and 35% smaller
than the WS610 Series. It comes with Ambient Sound Mode that uses in-built
microphones to pick up external voices and sounds in the surrounding
environment.
The Walkman can store up to 4GB of audio and it can
offer 60 minutes of playback in just 3 minutes of charging. The battery life is
claimed at 12 hours. The Sony WS623 Walkman is priced at Rs. 8,990 and will be
available starting June 15, 2017 via all Sony Center stores across India.
