Success in the 1980s, walkmans preceded iPods as a reference for music equipment. Extinct in its original version, the players are now resurfacing with modern and updated versions. Sony, the brand that was a reference in the device, is launching new models with the Android 12 operating system, access to Spotify and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection.
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NW-A306 and NW-ZX707 models fit in a pocket and have long battery life. In addition, they are equipped with artificial intelligence through a system that uses algorithms to improve the audio quality, being superior to smartphones, for example. In addition to all the technological and modern resources, the models still have a retro cassette tape interface that appears as wallpaper on the display.
For now, Sony will sell the devices in Japan, the United Kingdom and Europe and can reach 46 thousand yen, the equivalent of R$ 1800 for the NW-A306 model and 104.5 thousand yen, R$ 4200, in the case of the NW-ZX707 which is a premium line.
