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more about #walkman more comments → Bodypainter: i fear that apple's success of their ipods was because of the strict design concept that focussed on one design and carried this on for years (with va... more » RheaDawgin: After having owned an iPod and then a W-series Sony I'd give the nod to the Sony X over the Touch based solely upon the superior audio quality. After ... more » LoisNermit: I recently purchased the Sony Walkman X Series 16gb from Sony Style and I love it. The Ipod Touch is what it is an Ipod and everyone doesn’t want on... more » DrakeGiulia: Dude! I bought one yesterday. It's not that bad. I like it very much. I had a lot of Apple Players and wanted a change. I still love Apple. BUT WHAT I... more » Pew Pew BOOM: Too expensive? Isn't that Sony's motto? "We do everything pretty much the same here, but we charge 50% over competition for our prettier design." more » spededdler: "But if Sony were to stick this UI into one of their Sony Ericsson Walkman musicphones, they might have something powerful indeed." You'd still say 'I... more » miburo: Ipod Touch released almost 2 years ago has more accessories than a player that is just released in the USA? So this thing has a FM radio, OLED screen... more » OMG! Ponies!: You don't get people to buy the alternative by offering what's already out there. People buy iPods because they want iPods. If it just does what an ... more » Geisrud: I'd rather (re)read the book they have there. more » ZombieRace: So, based on this review, it's a great media player but a bad iPod touch? I see... more » Bigbadbikernerd: Oh my god! Not only does it look like Mickey Mouse, it comes in sherbet colors! more » VenomIreland: From one miserable failure (Betamax) to something that's an immense success (Blu-Ray). more » Nick: i hated how DVD players didn't have a digital clock. that was the one feature i missed when we made the switch from the vcr. more » Noobs-R-Us: and to think that today's kids have no idea what wow & flutter means or what chewed tape looks like. more » FrankenPC: I vividly remember lusting after that WalkMan. What an awesome achievement of audio portability. Then, later, they introduced...REVERSIBLE tape Walk... more » -
#pmps
Sony's New S-Series Walkman Specs, Pricing Leaked By French Retailer
Built-in speakers were all we could really glean from our first glimpse of Sony's updated S-Series, but French retailer, Materiel.net, has now listed the 8GB NWZ-S544 for €129 (about $185), and has the 16GB NWZ-S545 at €149 (about $210). More » -
#sonyxseries
Sony X-Series Walkman Review: So Close and Yet So Far
The Sony Walkman X-series is Sony's premium flash-based portable media player, packing Wi-Fi, noise-cancellation, a redesigned UI and a gorgeous OLED touchscreen. But can it compete with the reigning champ, the iPod Touch? In a word, no. More » -
#rumor
Updated Sony S-Series Walkman Spy Shot Show Off Front Speakers
A source at Sony Insider delivered a shot of a mysterious new Walkman that they believe will be the successor in the popular S-Series lineup. More » -
#sony
Then and Now: Sony's A/V Range
Gizmodo '79 is a week-long celebration of gadgets and geekdom 30 years ago, as the analog age gave way to the digital, and most of our favorite toys were just being born. More » -
#giz79
The Original TPS-L2 Sony Walkman Was Indeed Born in 1979
We didn't forget the Walkman in Giz 1979. It's just that its birthday was two weeks ago. Question: if it's the first model, what's with the complicated name? Regift! [The Original Walkman, Crazy and Notable Walkmans and Walkman Trivia] -
#sony
Sony's E and B Series Walkman For Entry Level Listening
We've been talking about retro Walkman players quite a bit during our Gizmodo '79 coverage, so it is only fitting that Sony Europe unveils two new devices aimed at the entry level market. The Walkman E-Series and B-Series. More » -
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#sonyericsson
Two New Sony Ericsson Flip Phones Look a Little Stylish and a Lot Boring
Sony Ericsson, the undisputed master of mediocre, semi-stylish dumbphones, has two more leaked handsets for your perusal. One, the SE "Twiggy," is in the Walkman line, while the angular "Bao" seems to be more barebones.
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#walkmanat30
Notable and Crazy Sony Cassette Walkman Editions
Sony's cassette tape Walkman came to life in many shapes and forms through the years. Here are a few of the great, the important and sometimes plain weird Walkman models.
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#walkman
When a 13-year-old From 2009 Uses a Walkman For a Week
Here's what happens when you give a 13-year-old from 2009 a Sony Walkman—the tape kind—and ask him to figure it out without any outside help: incredible confusion. More » -
#sony
Rumor: Sony Working on an Android Walkman
Sony's X-Series Walkman fares well in a straightforward spec war, but PMP hardware is becoming less important than software and apps, such that Sony—and others—may have to change their tack. Some analysts say they've already started—with Android. More » -
#cellphones
Sony Ericsson W995a: Walkman Cellphone with Geo-Tagging 8.1MP Camera
This is the Sony Ericsson W995a, a $600 unlocked Wi-Fi and A2DP-enabled 3G cellphone that puts together a 8.1-megapixel camera—with geo-tagging capabilities, face detection, flash, autofocus, and dedicated buttons—and a Walkman. It even has Media Go support, like the PSP. More » -
#sony
Sony's X-Series OLED Walkman Pricing and Details Confirmed: $299 for 16GB, $399 for 32GB
Sony's OLED, Wi-Fi Walkman has been stickered with $299 and $399 prices for the 16GB an 32GB models, respectively. Now it's confirmed, along with details like the presence of Slacker radio service and YouTube. UPDATED More » -
#pmps
Sony's OLED, Wi-Fi Walkman Gets Priced to Go Head-to-Head With the iPod Touch
Sony's X1000-series Walkman PMP, which packs a gorgeous OLED screen and Wi-Fi, is likely to be priced to directly compete with Apple's iPod touch, according to an early appearance on Sony's site. More » -
#walkman
Sony X1000 OLED Touch Walkman's Specs Spilled Like Guts and Stuff
Sony Style Hong Kong has done us the favor of spilling all the specs behind the fancy X1000 Walkman with OLED touchscreen and web browser Sony announced at CES. I almost want one. More » -
#modernfossils
The Fossil Record Now Includes Outdated Personal Electronics
I never really thought I'd ever type out the phrase "fossilized Walkman" or "fossilized PlayStation controller" in my lifetime, and yet, here I am Sunday morning, doing just that. Hooray? More » -
#sonywalkman
Sony X1000 OLED Walkman to Hit UK Next Month for ~$300
Sony's slick-looking X1000 Walkman line popped up for preorder on Amazon UK with a release window of 2-5 weeks. That means we should be seeing the touchscreen, OLED player before the end of March. More »
