The Walkman is making a comeback. Sony has recently unveiled a newer version of the Walkman during the Consumer Electronics Show 2015.
Called the Walkmaz ZX2, the portable audio device is said to come at an expensive price of $1,119.99, reported USA Today. With such a hefty price tag, one would wonder how different the new Walkman is from other audio players in the market.
According to Sony's description on its website, the Walkman is intended to bring a "higher sound quality" with the use of "unique audio technologies." Not only that, but the device also features a hi-resolution touch screen with an internal storage of 128GB, according to Fortune. If that is not enough, the memory could be expanded up to 256GB with the use of a memory card.
For heavy listeners, the device could play up to 60 hours and up to 33-hours of high-resolution playback in just a single charge, noted ABC News. It also supports numerous file types such as the usual MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and the uncommon AIFF, WAV, ALAC and DSD formats. This allows a wider demographic of users who listen to different file types with their audio devices.
Sony has also tapped the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to run the device's system, said The Verge. This option gives variety to users who are not looking for a sole audio device but a portable game console as well. Users can download apps from Google Play and enjoy it on their Walkmans.
The Walkman ZX2 is also Wi-Fi capable, which is handy when streaming files, noted Esquire. It is also Bluetooth and NFC ready for faster connection with other devices at home.
The new Walkman comes in a black casing, which is solid to the grip. The external case of the device is curved, giving a soft contrast to its black color. Playback button options are also found on the side of the unit's curved edges.
With all these features, the new Walkman is a device that serious audiophiles would love. In a statement found on their website, the Walkman ZX2 "can reproduce master quality recordings just as the artists originally intended." However, according to Esquire, the downside of such premium music quality is that one must also invest in hi-definition speakers or headphones, to hear the maximum quality output the company promised.
The Walkman would be available in the market in Spring of 2015.
