AV Watch is always a good place to find the unexpected/unknown and again it has delivered us the second unknown Walkman. The front of the device matches the image shown during the press conference. A quick inspection of the image shows a metal frame/body, faux leather (perhaps rubber) back, NFC logo, a reset button lower left and a speaker in the Walkman logo. There is some kind of label near the bottom, perhaps with model information and certification logos. The slight bump in the back might be for a more advanced amplifier, or meant to mimic some older walkman design. Front sports no physical buttons and of course a touchscreen (possibly full HD). The right side probably features the volume and playback controls like on the F-Series.
Using the press conference image and dimensions of the new F-Series, a rough guess at the dimensions of the new Walkman are as follows:
Width - 67-68 mm
Height - 132-134 mm
Screen size - 4.7 inch
The above values are just estimates based upon the image from the show. If anyone has any photos of this prototype walkman from some other site or they took themselves, please reply in the comments below. Two more images after the break.
Source: AV Watch, Phile-web
This is beautiful. Following the new F880, which focuses on high-end audio, I hope the bump is indeed an improved amplifier. That's the direction I want to see Sony take with their Walkman line. No ordinary PMP's, but devices for the true audio enthusiasts. =)
ReplyDeleteSeems this will be Sony's take on the iPod Classic (Hopefully much better sounding). No Android, no WIFI......
ReplyDeletehttp://www.whathifi.com/news/sonys-flagship-high-res-walkman-revealed
Well whether it has wifi or android is to be determined, but from the NFC logo in the back, it should at least have bluetooth to stream music to speakers and headphones.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful piece of kit. I think Android is there. I doesn't make much sense to make a high end Walkman, above the F886, not having an OS with lots of apps. In any case, we'll see and it's exciting news!
ReplyDeleteNow THIS I would jump on!!! Lol!!! It's gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI guess we will find out in January at CES!!!...been looking for a replacement for my X.
ReplyDeleteFinally going for metal construction I hope...the Z series was a disaster.
I woudn't say "a disaster", it was just OK, but aluminium body is better by the way.
ReplyDeleteI am a Walkman Z owner for 01 year and I wouldn't say "a disaster", it was just OK, but aluminium body is better by the way.
ReplyDeleteWhatHiFi, who has had a hands on with the device, has confirmed that it indeed runs Android and has WiFi.
ReplyDeleteWhat Hifi, who have had a hands on with the device, confirm it runs Android and has Wifi.
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