Sony has boosted the memory size of its Video Walkman up to 8GB. Available in four colors—white, black, silver and metallic pink, the NWZ-A818 still isn't the most beautiful machine on the block. Specs, price and shipping date after the jump.

Operating System
Windows XP, SP2 or newer
Format
MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, Linear PCM10
Frequency Response
20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data file, single signal measurement)
Equalizer
5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2 & Clear Bass
Format-2
MPEG 4, M4V
Playback
Mode: Repeat(On/Off), Continuous Playback (On/Off)
JPEG Playback
Normal/Slide Show/Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Interval(Short/Normal/Long) Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.2 file format4
Headphone Jack
Stereo mini-jack
USB Port(s)
22 pin to high-speed USB 2.0 connector6
Battery Charging (Approx.)
USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%)
Estimated Battery Life
Music: Approx. 33H7 Video: Approx. 8H8
Output Power
5+5mW
Backlit Color
2.0" QVGA TFT display (240 x 320)
Simulated Surround
VPT: Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix/Karaoke

Accessories
The Video Walkman comes with a USB Cable, MDR-EX082 Headphones and extension cord, CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools, Quick Start Guide and an Adaptor Plate (for optional 22 pin cradle). Price is $229.99 and it starts shipping tomorrow. [Sony Style]

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