Tokyo: To celebrate the forty years that have passed since the release of the first true handheld personal device, Sony is soon releasing a “replica” of the original Sony TPS-L2 Walkman, first released in 1979.
The 40 years logo, the specially designed case and the special packaging are not all, the ‘new release’ will have a cassette tape interface for those who want the feel of the original, and a cheaper version without the 40 years logo will also come by the name of Sony NW-A-105 Walkman.
The new device is expected to include a Master Digital Amplifier for high-resolution distortion-free audio, a DSEE HX processor to upscale compressed audio, A USB Port and 26 hours of battery life, more than most smartphones today says doyouremember.com
To the newbies, the millennials and others who need a gentle reminder, as the first true handheld device for personal use, the walkman was the precursor of today’s mobile phone, and once that step was crossed, civilization has never looked back.
The date, official price, and location of release are all yet to be announced, and we expect that it be quite soon.
