Zombie Sony Walkman returns from dead, mostly

It turns out that reports of the Sony Walkman's demise have been greatly exaggerated. There was much gnashing of teeth and wailing earlier this month when reports circulated that the first portable music player many of us owned, ... continue

Introducing The Sony NW-A840. Could This Be Apple Nano’s True Competitor?

Sony today announced their newest device in their Walkman line, the Sony NW-A840, an ultra-thin, ultra sleek competitor for the Apple iPod Nano line of devices. While not as thin as the Nano at .28 inches, it ... continue

Whippersnapper trades iPod for Walkman, shame

The BBC has profiled a charmingly articulate 13-year-old boy's assessment of the Walkman vs. his trusty iPod. Obvious "mommy totally wrote this for me" aside, it was an interesting article. Reading the piece, I recalled about a decade ... continue

Sony Introduces New W205 Walkman Phone

Sony Ericsson is bringing a new version of its Walkman brand into the mobile world. The company has just introduced its W205 Walkman phone with the hopes of snagging more share of the cell-phone-meets-entertainment market. Sony Ericsson W205 ... continue