Japan’s Sony Unveils New Walkman Model with Premium Sound, Price – the Newest Model in 4 Years
Sony Corp. announced Friday that it will release a new model of its Walkman, the first new model of the company’s portable music player in four years.
Sony Corporation revealed on Friday that it will launch a new version of its Walkman portable music player for the first time in four years. The upcoming model, known as the NW-WM1ZM3, will be available for purchase on November 27, boasting a substantial 256 GB storage capacity and a price tag of approximately ¥655,000. This is around ¥250,000 more expensive than the previous Walkman model introduced in March 2022.
Sony's primary objective with this new Walkman model is to target music enthusiasts by emphasizing its superior sound quality, achieved through the use of premium materials and design. The device's rear cover is crafted from highly pure oxygen-free copper with gold plating, ensuring high electrical conductivity. This upgrade in materials has increased the device's weight by about 40%, resulting in a weight of approximately 670 grams.
The Walkman features a smartphone-like interface, enabling users to browse music streaming services, choose their favorite tracks, and listen through earbuds or headphones. Additionally, users can download songs onto the device for offline listening. The Walkman series has a long history dating back to its inception in 1979, revolutionizing the concept of "listening to music on the go."
Over the years, the Walkman has evolved to accommodate various storage media, including cassette tapes, CDs, and minidiscs (MDs). Despite rumors that Sony might discontinue the Walkman business following the last shipment of previous models this summer, the company has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the Walkman line.
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