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Walkman

Walkman in 1988

A guide introducing Sony's Walkman product line in 1988. A year of significant design optimization.

In 1988, the enclosure design and size were optimized. The design was changed to a configuration that prioritizes perfection.

WM-52

WM-52

The WM-52 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-F52

WM-F52

The WM-F52 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-F404

WM-F404

The WM-F404 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and supports recording and both AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-505

WM-505

The WM-505 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-509

WM-509

The WM-509 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-end model that enhances convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.

WM-F509

WM-F509

The WM-F509 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, bass boost, and automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-F550C

WM-F550C

The WM-F550C is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features automatic reversal and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-701C

WM-701C

The WM-701C is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features automatic reversal. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-F701C

WM-F701C

The WM-F701C is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features remote control operation, bass boost function, and automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

By 1988, the product line had a stable configuration. At the same time, we've entered a stage where perfection is prioritized over novelty.

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