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Foreign Mp3 player

Jul 13, 2009 4:30PM PDT

Hi, guys, this is my first post on here...I have a question and I can't seem to find the answer anywhere.

I am extremely interested in the Sony Walkman NWZ-S639FB 16GB Drag & Drop MP4 Video Player with FM Tuner. Amazing sound, awesome qualities and sweet bells and whistles; the Mp3 player I've been searching for. Problem is, I can't find this model ANYWHERE. Except on amazon.co.uk.

My question is: Will this work? Can I order this player from England and be a happy American customer or will there be software issues, charging issues, compatibility issues....etc.? Please help.

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Euro standards
Jul 13, 2009 6:07PM PDT

I'm sure you can find the Sony (or a US-market equivalent) with a little research.

If you are forced to buy via UK you'll probably find that if it includes a mains charger it'll be multi-voltage (Europe 220/230v, US/Japan 120/100v) otherwise you should be able to recharge via USB. Put an enquiry on the Sony UK site -- they will be able to confirm.

As it's a drag n drop player, audio will work without software -- and as most UK supplied software is US English version there shouldn't be any prob.

I would have thought the biggest headache would be if the thing is picked up by US customs -- big delays may ensue.

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Amazon UK Store
Jul 13, 2009 11:40PM PDT

Actually, Amazon.co.uk will not ship electronics to the United States. According to their website, they only ship electronics (along with other specific items) to the following countries: United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales), Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain.

I'll provide the link so you can see for yourself:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=524836#apparel

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Market Equivalent?
Jul 14, 2009 2:22AM PDT

Thank for the replies, guys. I had no idea that UK Amazon didn't send electronics to the US. Bummer.

As for a market equivalent or some other place to buy the NWZ-S639FB...I've already tried newegg, bestbuy, walmart, target, costco.... any other suggestions?

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probably the 638FRED
Jul 14, 2009 5:44AM PDT