Originally marketed in 1979, the first Sony Walkman turns 35 this year, and it’s about as outmoded as a technology can be these days. That’s why it’s understandable that the kids in this delightful video, none of whom were alive in the 90s, have no idea how to use the thing. Or what it’s for. They can’t even conceive a world in which a Walkman is useful.
Here’s a fantastic short for you sci-fi fans: Record/Play, directed by Jesse Atlas, is a short film that covers time travel, love, changing fate, war, memories and cassette tapes. It’s slow building yet tense, you’re itching to see what new wrinkles each play of the tape will bring.
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Sony has pulled the wraps off a new Walkman wearable audio player called the Walkman W274S. This Walkman headset isn’t just waterproof enough to survive sweat and the occasional spill, Sony says you can actually swim while wearing this Walkman. The headset uses a mashup of on ear and in-ear technology. The electronics sit on […]
A bit earlier we mentioned Sony has launched several new Walkman digital media players today. While the two higher-end devices ran the Android operating system, Sony has also unveiled some less expensive devices that might be more appealing to users not wanting another Android gadget. The other Sony media players include the S Series and […]
Sony has crammed several new media players into its Walkman lineup aimed at music fans who want to take their collection with the go. The new media players include the NW-ZX1 and three different colors of players that fall into the NW-F880 family. These players run the Android operating system making them able to do […]
If you prefer Walkman hardware to Sony’s corresponding app, the company’s got a fleet of new models for you to consider. Headlining the new lineup are the ZX1 and F880 series, which boast 1GHz dual-core processors, 854 × 480 touchscreens, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, an “S-Master HX” digital amp and high-res audio playback (192kHz/24bit) in AIFF, ALAC, FLAC and WAV. Since they both run full-fledged Android 4.1, they also have access to Google Play and can run games, as well as other apps. A silver ZX1 will hit Japanese shelves on December 7th with 128GB of storage, and a lofty price of 75,000 yen, or roughly $760. The F880, meanwhile, will arrive in Japan in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options — each available in black, blue, pink or white — priced at 27,000, 30,000 and 40,000 yen (about $273, $304 and $405), respectively.
Sony’s positioned the new S series Walkmans as its most battery-conscious option; the thing is said to last through 77 hours of music playback with a 320 × 240 LCD and up to 32GB of space. Music listeners will be able to snag the device for as little 18,000 yen (approximately $182) come October 19th. Also available is the E line, which has just 4GB of storage and starts at 11,000 yen (around $111). The M series packs 16GB worth of tunes in a tube-like form factor, and it’ll be available December 7th 18,000 yen, or roughly $182. Finally, the Walkman parade is rounded out with an update to its waterproof in-ear Bluetooth headphones, doubling capacity to 8GB. When October 19th rolls around, they’ll go for 15,000 yen (or around $152). No word on when the barrage of new products will make it stateside, but you can dive into the source for more in the meantime.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Sony
Source: Sony (translated, 1), (2), (3), (4)
In its quest to keep the legendary Walkman brand relevant in the post-iPod world, Sony has taken to creating some odd and neat, if niche gadgets, like the one-piece waterproof Walkman
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Sony’s just amped up its Walkman line with the WH series of headphones, though the term “headphone” fails to capture the essence of the new models. The company’s also stuffed a 16GB MP3 player into the high-end NWZ-WH505 and a 4GB unit into the NWZ-WH303, giving you up to 4,000 tracks without any other device. It’s also compatible with a Mac, PC and other playback devices via a supplied cable. To top it off, you can take the cans off and flip a switch to turn them into xLoud tech speakers with Virtualphones surround sound. The NWZ-WH505 will deliver 20 hours of 1000mW, 5-25,000Hz headphone playback (30-20,000Hz for the WH303) on a full charge and an hour’s worth with a three minute quick charge. As for the speakers, we’re not sure how well they’ll fill in for a dedicated unit, but it’s gotta be better than those on your smartphone, no? Sony’s still mum on pricing and availability, but you can hit the source for more info.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Sony
Source: Sony
Sony has announced new products for its Walkman WH series called the NWZ-WH303 and the NWZ-WH505. Both of these products offer users three different ways to listen to their favorite music in one device. Both products have headphone drivers that are able to switch between different sound modes. The available sound modes include dynamic, enhanced […]
Gone are the days when you needed a niche media player just to handle hi-res music. Phones and tablets are already starting to support higher bit-rate standards and Sony has just announced that its latest Walkman does too. The Walkman F886 handles WAV, AIFF, FLAC and ALAC playback up to 192KHz/24-bit and sports an “S-Master” digital amplifier that Sony claims has been customized for precisely these sorts of files. The F886 also houses a 4-inch Triluminos (854 x 480) display, which should do slightly more justice to Android 4.1 (with full Google Play access) than last year’s smaller F800. Sony conveniently glosses over the impact that playing 192KHz tracks will have on battery life, and how few of those files will actually fit on the 32GB of onboard storage (with no microSD expansion), but the company does promise 26 hours of playback of more reasonable 96KHz files on a single charge. Just bear in mind that, at around 1GB per hour of 96KHz/24-bitcontent, your playlist may well expire before your battery does. Expect the F886 to arrive in Europe in October for 319 euros or £249.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Mobile, Sony
Source: Sony, The Walkman Blogspot
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