In 2005 this company announced nine new mp3 player models. All of these models provide compact size, at least 70 hours of battery life, and stylish displays. All of the new designs support atrac 3 and 3 plus format.

Three new models are introduced to their mp3 100 series. These new models are nw e103, nw e105 and nw e107 models. All of these new and innovative mp3 models are very compact and weigh less than an ounce. They are powered by one aaa battery and have a backlit lcd display. These new mp3 models will also connect to a personal computer using a usb cable.

The nw e103 has 256 megabytes of storage space. It is a stylish black color with orange accents. The nw e103 was launched at the price of 90 USD. The nw e105, with 513 megabytes comes in harmony blue or electric white. This model had an initial price tag of 100 USD. The nw e107 is silver and has an impressive 1 gigabyte of storage space. This model could originally be purchased for around 150 USD.

The 400 and 500 series of mp3 players introduced four new models. The nw e405 is dark blue and is 512 megabytes. It retails for 130 USD. The nw e407 is black and 1 gigabyte. It sells for USD180. The nw e505 is available in light blue or pink with a metallic finish. It is 512 megabytes and can be purchased for 150 USD. The nw e507 is silver and 1 gigabyte. It sells for 200 USD.

The new mp3 player models for the 400 and 500 series hare some common features. The all include a functional calendar and stopwatch timer. They have a battery life of three hours and come with a rechargeable battery. They come with a usb connection and a one hand scrolling dial. In addition, the 500 series will include a fm tuner.

They are introduced several models of new minidisk players.

The mz dh10p sells for 500 USD. It combines a digital camera with a minidisk player. The camera is 1.3 megapixels and 4x zoom. It has a vivid lcd display screen and uses hi md technology to record up to 45 hours of music files on a 1 gigabyte disc. It can record mp3, wima, atrac3, and wav files.

The mz rh910 is 200 USD, and the mz rh10 is 300 USD. Both models are compatible with hi md.

The mz dn430 psyc net md model sells for about 100 USD. It does not work with the new hi md format, instead it uses the 177 mb discs. This model is black and orange or white and green. It runs on an aa battery and has a 56 hour charge life. Also, these minidisk players boast skip free technology.

Sony also introduced eight new portable cd player models. All of the new models have the capability to burn cds and possess song management software.

The d ne20 model is pearl weight and costs of 200 USD. The d ne920 is silver and costs of 150 USD. These two model come with a compact rechargeable battery, have 18 playback modes and a remote control. They support atrac, mp3 and cdr and cdrw files.

The d ne520 is 80 USD and comes in black. It boasts many of the same features as the d ne920.

The d ne329sp is 80 USD. This model has an integrated speaker stand and is also a battery charger.

The d ne319 is blue and costs50 USD. The d ne326ck is silver and sells for 60 USD. These models both offer bass boost, skip free technology, and use standard cd formats. An aa battery powers them both.

The d fj003 is available in black or pink and sells for 40 USD. The d ej001 is available in blue, green, orange and whit and sells for 30 USD. These basic models offer eight playback modes and a one line lcd display.