Sony’s Walkman Returns with ZX1
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David Becker/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — In 1979, long before the iPod, Sony brought the world portable music in the form of the first Walkman. Now, the Walkman has returned — and it’s called the ZX1.
Compared to an iPod, it’s heavy, bulky and no bargain. The new device costs $700 and is aimed at buyers who will pay the price for better sound.
The compression used by the iPod to squeeze thousands of songs on the device sacrifices sound quality.
Sony claims the ZX1 plays ultra high quality audio — as good as listening directly to a CD. The company thinks at least some music fans will pay the price.
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