The Sony Walkman, originally released in 1979 in Japan, has come a long way in the past 30 years. Changing the concept of personal music in ways not thought of at the time. This year Sony releases the X1000 series, W200 series and S630FK series. Expanding on the trend of personal video, mp3s, smaller less messy sports Walkman and more.
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Sony’s new Walkman additions transform the way music is enjoyed with breakthrough design and superior audio technologies
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific expands its Walkman collection with three new innovative ranges — the Walkman X1000 series, W200 series and S630FK series. Introducing a revolutionary wearing style, the W-series boasts a headphone design with music playback capability, setting consumers free from tangled wires and allowing them to enjoy their music in a fresh new way. The Walkman X1000 series video MP3 player promises the very best Sony audio technologies (such as S-Master and digital noise canceling) for the ultimate audio and video quality with an intuitive, easy to use interface – perfect for entertainment aficionados who cannot live without music and movies even while on the go. The S-series rounds up the new range with a unique speaker that comes bundled with the Walkman NWZ-S636F video MP3 player.
Boasting a new consumer experience in mobile sound and video, the Walkman X1000 series features a 3-inch OLED (Organic Light-emitting Diode) panel and Digital Clear Audio technologies for the best audio and visual performance. In addition, the X1000 series is enabled with Internet connectivity for the technology savvy user to stream YouTubeTM videos and directly download podcasts while on the move. Focusing on giving consumers the freedom to enjoy music while engaging in activities, the wearable Walkman® W-series allows users to say goodbye to headphone cord and tangle forever. In addition, it offers innovative new features such as ZAPPINTM navigation and Jog Dial control for definitive convenience and a fresh way to enjoy music while active. Despite its compact size, the S series speaker features a powerful 2W sound, and doubles as a charging dock for the Walkman player.
“In an increasingly saturated music player market, Sony strives to leap forward by taking music enjoyment and the listening experience to a whole new level. We incorporate our best innovations to deliver cutting edge products that revolutionise the way consumers enjoy their entertainment,†says Mr. Shinichiro Ikeda, General Manager of Personal Audio Division, Sony Marketing Asia Pacific. “The Walkman® W series introduces a whole new way of enjoying mobile music by allowing consumers to literally “wear their musicâ€, and the Walkman X-series impresses with unparalleled audio and video quality.â€
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