Sony Coming Out with New Android Powered Walkman Line

Talk about a comeback and the first thing that enters my mind is the Sony Walkman line. I remember feeling so cool having one of those devices a few years ago. It was a blast using the Walkman phone but then it got outdated and if you still used it, you’re already considered obsolete. Thankfully, Sony has decided to bring back the line and calling it the NWZ-Z1000 series. This time around, the Walkman line is powered by Android and is dedicated to expanding more on the mobile audio concept.

The first smartphone from the lineup is the Walkman Z Series, which is more than just a music player. The Walkman Z Series is powered by Android 2.3 and enables users to do typical tasks that today’s Android powered smartphones can do. The difference is that the device has an anti-reflective 4.3” multi-touch LCD screen and is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor. Users can also wirelessly share content at home and while mobile through Wi-Fi and connecting itself to DLNA-enabled devices. Moreover, users of the Walkman Z Series are able flick pictures, music, and videos from their device to a compatible PC, TV, or home audio system. They can also connect the device to compatible headphones, speakers, car stereos, or hi-fi systems through its Bluetooth feature.

A new feature that Sony has thrown into the Walkman Z Series is the Music Unlimited app; which is pre-installed in the device. Through this app, subscribers get to transfer favorite playlists and channels to the device so they can listen to their favorite songs anytime and anywhere they want to. There is also an easy way to transfer from iTunes for Windows or to Windows Media Player.

The Sony Walkman Z1000 Mobile Entertainment Player is available in either 16GB or 32GB capacities. It will be released in New Zealand starting April for a price of NZ$ 359.95 (16GB) or NZ$ 429.95 (32GB).