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Walkman

Walkman in 1990

A guide introducing Sony's Walkman product line in 1990. A year of miniaturization and improved quality.

In 1990, efforts were made to miniaturize the casing and improve product quality. The design features a stable structure based on everyday use.

WM-EX60

WM-EX60

The WM-EX60 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, and a tape selector, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is one of the earliest playback-only models that supports tape type switching.

WM-EX70

WM-EX70

The WM-EX70 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-FX70

WM-FX70

The WM-FX70 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, 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-EX80

WM-EX80

The WM-EX80 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-EX85

WM-EX85

The WM-EX85 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-FX85

WM-FX85

The WM-FX85 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, 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-190

WM-190

The WM-190 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-507

WM-507

The WM-507 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-F507

WM-F507

The WM-F507 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, 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-600

WM-600

The WM-600 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-805

WM-805

The WM-805 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.

By 1990, the product had been established as a mature portable device. At the same time, competition with new technologies arose.

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