Though the Consumer Electronics Show is all about “new” products or innovations, not all are really that new or innovative. And for this year 2015, one of them is the Sony Walkman NW ZX2..
Okay, it’s an updated version of the old walkman of the late 70s and 80s. It no longer operates on those regular cassette tapes we know and the sound is understandably more crisp and clear; then again, would you buy such that costs over $1,000 for just a portable music player? Wouldn’t it be better to just use your smartphone instead?
Certainly, it made its mark in technology. The Walkman is a classic. Back in the day, it was the lord of our subconscious; but in today’s world, it needs to balance its use with its price.
If it was only a bit cheaper then perhaps it’d survive this generation. But if all you want is music at whatever cost – it’s your call.
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